{"product_id":"musical-fidelity-nu-vista-vinyl-2-phono-stage","title":"Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 Phono Stage","description":"\u003cp id=\"productVariantHeadline\" class=\"product-feature-headline\"\u003eThe Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 is a true flagship phono stage, offering exceptional build quality, class-leading sound, and extensive adjustability to suit almost any record or cartridge. Boasting a fully balanced and discrete electrical design behind its imposing façade, this is a must-experience product for any high-end listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"productFeatureListFirst6\" class=\"align-left product-features-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSophisticated Nuvistor tube stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylish colour display with setting options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional connection for external Nu-Vista Uni PSU (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship model with luxury build-quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass-leading electrical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNu-Vista Remote Control offers a \"front panel in your hand”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block-textarea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 is a highly accurate phono stage for both MM and MC cartridge systems. Featuring two balanced XLR and two unbalanced RCA inputs, as well as balanced and unbalanced outputs, it is easy to accommodate into any system. The extensive setting adjustments include options for gain, capacitance, impedance, and equalisation, as well as a two-step subsonic filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block-textarea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phono pre-amplification of the Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 contains three gain stages powered by Class A discrete transistor circuitry. The decision to utilise a discrete electrical layout, as opposed to a more common layout making use of “Integrated Circuits”, was reached after countless listening tests due to the flexibility of choice separate (i.e. discrete) components afforded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as being fully discrete, the Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 is also fully balanced. This is an expensive and complex undertaking, but it works to ensure that the signal integrity is as strong and clear as possible throughout the phono stage, and results in minimal noise and distortion – allowing the music to remain true to the original reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe EQ stage is another area that leaves nothing to chance. Completely passive and in two separate stages (split-passive), the Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 ensures the most accurate representation of the ideal EQ curve with little deviation, for better impedance matching. In addition to the standard RIAA curve, Musical Fidelity has also implemented DECCA and COLOMBIA curves, to suit different records or musical tastes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe audio signals from the phono preamplifier go to a separate board for each channel, with a fully balanced discrete Class A nuvistor tube stage. The clean PCB layout and purpose-driven design guarantee the lowest possible noise and distortion with low output impedance, and ensure a rich sound quality that’s utterly engaging and true to the original pressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 represents Musical Fidelity’s enduring commitment to Super Silent Power Transformers. Industrial grade power sockets with EMI filter and DC blocker stop interferences and eliminate transformer hum. The encapsulated toroidal transformer with low core saturation is ideal for audio applications and is especially suited to phono signals thanks to its extremely low electromagnetic radiation. Each discrete stage has a DC servo ensuring optimal DC mode. The preamplifier is powered by two high-quality symmetrical low-noise power supplies, one for each channel. All the fully balanced Nuvistor PSUs are passively filtered and regulated. The result is super silent and super-efficient power delivery for optimal performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"productSpecificationList\" class=\"product-specifications-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInput Impedance (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInput Impedance (MC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5Ω - 47kΩ Selectable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Gain (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e40, 43, 46, 49 (XLR) dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Gain (MC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e60, 63, 66, 69 (XLR) dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Equalization Options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRIAA, DECCA, COLUMBIA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSubsonic Filter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSwitchable Off, Mild (IEC) or Standard (20Hz with 18dB\/octave)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eValves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4 x 7586 Nuvistors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrequency Response (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+0.2dB, -0.2dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrequency Response (MC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+0.2dB, -0.25dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInput Sensitivity (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5mV IN for 500mV OUT (at 40dB, 1kHz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInput Sensitivity (MC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e500uV IN for 500mV OUT (at 60dB, 1kHz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTHD (MM Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt; 0.005 %\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTHD (MC Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt; 0.008 %\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio (MM Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio (MC Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026gt; 98 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOverload Margin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e32dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Capacitance (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSwitchable 50, 100, 200, 300, 350 or 400 pF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Capacitance (MC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e400 pF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRCA Input(s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBalanced XLR Input(s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFixed Analogue Output(s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1 x RCA Pair, 1 x XLR Pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMaximum Power Consumption\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e40 W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e483 x 188 x 510 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e22 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Musical Fidelity","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58183377322316,"sku":null,"price":8332.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":58183377355084,"sku":null,"price":8332.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/MFINNUVISTAVINYL2A-BLK-ProductMain_StockPhoto.png?v=1784733431","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/musical-fidelity-nu-vista-vinyl-2-phono-stage","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}