Adapted from the Vinyl 2, the Nu-Vista Vinyl S uses the same Nuvistor 7586 tubes (per 8), with slight revisions to the circuitry and, above all, the chassis of the previous model.
Now designed to match the front panels of the 600.2 and 800.2 integrated amplifiers, the Vinyl S reduces its mechanical footprint by 45% thanks to optimized components and revised PCB boards, which limit the space required inside and therefore the overall dimensions of the device. The Class A topology around the tubes that have made Musical Fidelity’s high-end brand famous remains unchanged, despite modifications that also point to financial savings, as the new model is launched at £5 499, almost half the price of the Vinyl 2 at £9 999.
Made entirely of discrete components and completely symmetrical, the phono equalization curve management circuit is based on three stages. The first two are completely passive, allowing for optimal impedance adaptation and minimal deviation. The third stage amplifies and corrects the signal with a gain of 20 or 26 dB. In addition to the RIAA curve, the Vinyl S supports the COLUMBIA and DECCA curves (this last label which launch a new Pure Analogue vinyl series, but under the RIAA curve).
With two pairs of RCA or XLR inputs to integrate the signal, the Vinyl S is capable of reading MM and MC cartridges over a wide range from 40 dB to 69 dB, with capacitance and impedance adjustments made using relay circuits. This new Nu-Vista phono stage is very quiet and benefits from special care in its power supply, with the current being handled by two ultra-quiet transformers before being filtered by EMI filters. To output from the device, you can choose between balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA connectors, depending on your system.
With its new, slimmer S remote control, the Vinyl S is expected to arrive in Europe soon at a price almost half that of the Vinyl 2, normally around 6 000 €/6 500 €.
27/11/2025
