ISIS Valve/USB vs Musical Fidelity NuVista
The NuVista's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the ISIS Valve/USB's 48 kHz, its thd 0.003% against 0.060%, its output voltage 4.4V RMS against 2.4V RMS, and its output impedance 50Ω against 600Ω.
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ISIS Valve/USB
RegaDigitalCD PlayersDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$12,295
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About the ISIS Valve/USB
The Rega ISIS Valve CD Player is a premium audio device that combines the best of digital and analogue technologies. It uses a valve-based analogue stage with passive filtering, incorporating military specification triple mica 5814A (ECC82/12AU7) triodes and ECC88 (6DJ8/6922) triodes for the output buffer and transformer driver stage. The digital section includes a Wolfson WM8741 DAC and a custom-designed phase lock loop for improved CD data recovery. It also features a USB input, allowing it to function as a DAC for digital audio sources.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 48 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Wolfson WM8741
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.060%
- Output Voltage
- 2.4V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 600Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR, S/PDIF
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 434 × 112 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19 kg (42 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions