I am drinking the Kool-Aid ... Musical Fidelity NuVista 800 ...

Day one today, it's really a pretty sweet integrated. I'll still end up with a Shindo setup, but this is a great amp to have in the bullpen.
 
Absolutely! Totally agree, you'll love the Shindo setup. I'd love to hear that combo on the Tannoy.
 
I have to say it's a wonderful integrated. I've had it on my Strads for the past few weeks and don't have any desire to switch it out. Full and meaty tone with great 3D. Awesome bass and clear highs. Mids and vocals are superb. Does the LM219 give me more of that tube glory and walk into sound stage? Yes, but the no fuss MF 800 stays on all night and day without any tube worry (even though it has those little NuVista tubes with the long life on them), singing sweetly.

Mark, I think you'll love it, especially on the Dali 8.

MDP said:
Any updates Joe ??
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Ahhhh, so the LM is to die for, the NuVista is the martyr..... ;) :yahoo1::woot::congrats:
 
Note to oneself, add "coy" to Joes arsenal..... :snicker: :wave:
 
KeithR said:
how does the MF sound compared with the Vac Sigma- Mike?
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Keith - I never really spent enough time with the 160i to comment. The VAC has a decent built in phonostage which is nice.

Now, Mark (MDP) had the i160 for a spell....perhaps he can try to recollect.

Of course it all depends on speakers, but my limited exposure would lean me toward the NuVista 800.
 
Mike said:
Keith - I never really spent enough time with the 160i to comment. The VAC has a decent built in phonostage which is nice.

Now, Mark (MDP) had the i160 for a spell....perhaps he can try to recollect.

Of course it all depends on speakers, but my limited exposure would lean me toward the NuVista 800.
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On the Salon 2's the VAC was not too good, thin sounding and not near enough power. The Nu Vista is powerful and sweet sounding, it's the best integrated I've ever heard. Of course there are a lot of integrates that I haven't heard.
 
MDP said:
On the Salon 2's the VAC was not too good, thin sounding and not near enough power. The Nu Vista is powerful and sweet sounding, it's the best integrated I've ever heard. Of course there are a lot of integrates that I haven't heard.
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Joe et al,

Are you still enjoying your NuVista 800s? I have had mine for several months now, playing through my Wilsin Sashas. I simply love it. I never get tired of listening to it. I had the MF KW500 previously (actually I still do, saving it for a second system), but after reading about the NuVista 800 on Audioshark, I went for it. It is fantastic. The Stereophile cover story/review on it this month is very nice, too.
 
Sorry Arsh,

I move too quickly. I loved the MF800 but I like to try different gear. I am so happy for you. I could tell from the first note how special it sounds. It has the tone and body that makes music.

Thanks for posting about it.


Arsh said:
Joe et al,

Are you still enjoying your NuVista 800s? I have had mine for several months now, playing through my Wilsin Sashas. I simply love it. I never get tired of listening to it. I had the MF KW500 previously (actually I still do, saving it for a second system), but after reading about the NuVista 800 on Audioshark, I went for it. It is fantastic. The Stereophile cover story/review on it this month is very nice, too.
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joeinid said:
Sorry Arsh,

I move too quickly. I loved the MF800 but I like to try different gear. I am so happy for you. I could tell from the first note how special it sounds. It has the tone and body that makes music.

Thanks for posting about it.
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Thanks Mark and Joe. I'm glad you guys liked it. I don't change gear very often, and I am very happy with the Nu Vista 800. I don't feel the need to try anything else, at least for the time being.
 
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