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*New seller on Reverb but longtime seller on eBay with over 2,000 sales. See Rockhoarder store for details*Musical Fidelity NuVista 3d CD 24 Bit DAC Choke Regulated Audiophile Compact Disc PlayerVintage Very Rare - Only 500 units producedThis item has been tested and is in great working condition. It is in very good condition cosmetically, with only a few very light signs of wear. Please see photos and video for condition.NOTE - This unit does not come with the original remote. It does include a universal remote which performs all functions EXCEPT: Check, Clear, Intro, Search, A/B, and Index. However, there do appear to be other remotes available online which claim to perform all functions.Specs:Digital-to-Analogue Converter type: Upsampled by 108kHz converter Architecture: 24 bit Delta-Sigma (Bitstream), 8 x oversampling digital filterFrequency response: 10Hz - 20kHz + 0.05dBS/N ratio: > 98dB unweighted, > 109dB 'A' weightedTHD and noise: < 0.003% 10Hz - 20kHzTotal correlated jitter: < 200 pSLinearity: < 0.1dB down to -80dBWow and flutter: Unmeasurable Power requirements: 115 Volts AC 50/60HzPower consumption: 20 WattsDimensions (approx.): 48.5cm wide, 14.5cm high including feet, 37cm deep including terminalsWeight: 15.5kg
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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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