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Offered is „Nu-Vista 800.2 High-End Vollverstärker“ by Musical Fidelity from the category „Fully integrated Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3391456317 ends on 24.10.2026 at 06:16 o'clock.
This €9,999 ask for the used Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800 is ambitious, sitting clearly above the 75th percentile (€9,242) of recent EUR comparable listings, though it remains below the €11,990 current European retail price for the 800.2 successor. While not a bargain, the price reflects the unit’s rarity and premium positioning, but buyers should expect to negotiate closer to the median of €6,725 for a fair deal.
The Nu-Vista 800 is a cult favorite for its hybrid design: JAN 7586 nuvistor triodes in the buffer stage paired with a robust solid-state power section delivering 330Wpc into 8Ω. It offers ultralow distortion (<0.005% THD+N), exceptional quietness (>107dB S/N), and full-on high-end performance in a relatively compact chassis. At this price, the listing is worthwhile only if it’s original-owner condition with all accessories (remote, power cord) intact, as these amps are rare on the used market and highly respected for their musicality and power.
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Musical Fidelity, a British hi-fi icon, traces its roots to 1982 when clarinettist and audio enthusiast Antony Michaelson founded the company in London. Disillusioned with the sound quality of existing gear after his stint at predecessor Michaelson & Austin, he handcrafted his debut product—a minimalist preamplifier dubbed "The Preamp"—on his kitchen table. Paired with the quirky Dr. Thomas power amplifier, these designs disrupted the market with their bold aesthetics and sonic punch, establishing Michaelson’s experimental ethos from the outset.
The brand has long centered on amplifiers as its cornerstone, spanning integrated, power, phono, headphone, and preamp models renowned for Class-AB topology and innovative touches like Nuvistor tubes. It expanded into streaming players, DACs, CD players, Bluetooth receivers, all-in-one systems, and even headphones and turntables, always prioritizing musicality over convention. Unconventional industrial designs, from curved heatsinks to sculptural panels, became signatures, influencing competitors.
Positioned firmly in the high-end arena, Musical Fidelity commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its value-driven performance and soulful sound. Iconic models like the A1 and F-series endure as collector favorites, blending accessibility with premium engineering. Acquired by Austria’s Audio Tuning in 2018, it continues evolving under new stewardship while honoring its heritage as a boutique force in British hi-fi.
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