Nu-Vista 600 Integrated Amplifier

The Nu-Vista 600 is a superlative, 200-watts-per-channel super integrated amplifier.

Nuvistor tubes were invented in the 1950s to solve many shortcomings of conventional tubes. Unlike traditional tubes, Nuvistors offer very high reliability, low microphony, low noise, batch-to-batch consistency, small size, relatively low power consumption, and great technical performance. Unfortunately, just as applications for Nuvistor tubes were being explored, the transistor was invented — and it was game over for Nuvistors.

There the matter rested until about fifteen years ago, when Musical Fidelity created the first of its ground-breaking Nu-Vista series. These legendary, limited-edition products sold out in a matter of months. Today, fifteen years later, they command very high second-hand prices due to their beautiful sound, build quality, and longevity.

Nuvistor tubes + SMD technology = innovation.
Never before in the history of hi-fi have Nuvistor tubes been coupled with state-of-the-art SMD technology and sophisticated modern design techniques. The Nu-Vista 600’s technical performance is astonishing.

Highlights:

• More than 200 watts per channel with unconditional stability and incredible load-driving ability
• Incredibly low distortion over a colossal bandwidth
• Extremely low noise
• Extremely flat frequency response

The Nu-Vista 600 measures like a dream, but more importantly, it sounds incredible. It is silky smooth, with enormous transients and an effortless feel that is at once relaxing and involving. Of special note is how the Nu-Vista 600 projects images between the loudspeakers so clearly that you can almost touch them.

The new Nu-Vista 600 was a labour of love for Musical Fidelity. We are passionate about what we do and passionate about Nuvistor tubes. Everyone at Musical Fidelity hopes you derive as much pleasure listening to the Nu-Vista 600 as we had creating it.

Nu-Vista 600 – In Brief

• A work of audio art using our incredible Nu-Vistor circuit
• Five versatile inputs: Balanced XLR, CD, Tuner, 2 x Auxiliary
• Both fixed line and variable pre outputs
• Home Theatre bypass
• 200WPC+
• Total stability margin – will drive any loudspeaker with ease
• Cutting-edge technical performance with the magic of Nu-Vistors
• Dual mono power amps with separate preamp
• Superb design and heroic build quality

Technical Specifications

Amplifier

• Power output: 200 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms
• THD (+ noise): <0.005% (typical, 20Hz–20kHz)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: >103dB ‘A’-weighted
• Frequency Response: +0, –0.1dB, 10Hz to 30kHz

Inputs

• 4 x Line Level RCA / Phono
• 1 x Line Level XLR Balanced

Outputs

• 1 pair RCA line outputs (constant level)
• 1 pair RCA preamp outputs (e.g. for bi-amping)

General

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 187 x 510 mm
  (212 mm height including optional pointed feet)
• Weight (unpacked / packed): 31 kg / 47 kg