Introducing the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2: A Powerhouse Amplifier Redefined

Introducing the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2: A Powerhouse Amplifier Redefined

Available for demonstration at Fanthorpes HiFi, the Nu-Vista 800.2 stands as a true powerhouse amplifier, delivering unparalleled clarity and finesse. With a fresh contemporary appearance, an updated display, and enhanced internals, this iteration surpasses all that the original Nu-Vista 800 offered, and more.

Having gained immense popularity and recognition as a top-tier hybrid integrated amplifier over recent years, the Nu-Vista 800 faced challenges inherent to both modern and traditional technology landscapes. As components became obsolete, even the signature "retro look" display abruptly ceased production, leaving us at a crossroads. The decision was clear: halt production of a beloved amplifier or innovate, replacing the original with a modernized version that honored its heritage.

Key Features of the Nu-Vista 800.2:

• A masterful piece of audio engineering, showcasing the remarkable Nu-Vista circuitry.
• Freshly redesigned front panel accompanied by an all-new display.
• Enhanced transformer winding to minimize noise.
• Revamped power supply circuits for optimal performance.
• Added remote on/standby functionality for convenience.
• Five versatile inputs: Balanced XLR, CD, Tuner, and 2 x Auxiliary.
• Equipped with both fixed line and variable pre outputs.
• Incorporates a Home Theatre bypass feature.
• Boasts a robust 300WPC+ output.
• Ensures total stability, effortlessly driving any loudspeaker.
• Unveils cutting-edge technical prowess while retaining the magic of Nu-Vistors.
• Employs dual mono power amps with distinct preamp sections.
• Exhibits exceptional design and extraordinary build quality.
• The Nu-Vista 800.2 represents a groundbreaking fusion of Nuvistor tubes and state-of-the-art SMD technology, seamlessly woven together through sophisticated modern design techniques. This results in awe-inspiring technical performance.

Highlighted Attributes:

• Exceeds 300 watts per channel, complemented by unwavering stability and exceptional load-driving capability.
• Boasts astonishingly low distortion across an expansive bandwidth.
• Demonstrates remarkably low noise levels.
• Offers an exceptionally flat frequency response.

While the Nu-Vista 800.2 excels in its technical measurements, its true testament lies in its auditory experience. Its sound profile is remarkably smooth, characterized by grand transients and an effortless quality that is both soothing and captivating.

The TITAN heritage

The Nu-Vista 800 was an amplifier that has enjoyed much popularity and use as a high-end hybrid integrated over the past few years. It was originally designed in 2013 to bring back the then discontinued Nu-vista family of products.

We reworked the old Nu-Vista circuit to modern practices and it was the first to include the locally decoupled output stage since the TITAN. This involved giving each output device a corresponding high current bulk supply capacitor. These capacitors mounted on the power amplifier PCB, give it similar appearance to a “V10” engine!

Mounting such a capacitor near to the each output transistor allows more immediate access to stored energy, with much lower impedance path to flow through. This results in better transient response and coincidently provides a degree of improved ripple filtering at higher currents in conjunction with the supply capacitors situated elsewhere.

The main supply capacitors are situated right on the rectifiers also decreasing supply impedance and helps to keep rectification and hum noise away from the high gain PA circuit. This unit was very popular, bringing Nu-Vista sound to a new generation of listeners and also a matching CD player was produced, and received great acclaim as well.

From Nu-Vista 800 to 800.2

Unfortunately, as with all things encompassing modern, as well as more traditional technology, parts were discontinued. The original “retro look” display was suddenly no longer produced at very short notice. Musical Fidelity were therefore left with a choice - discontinue a popular amplifier or workaround and replace the original with updated version but as unchanged as possible from the original formula.

The Nu-Vista 800.2 has received a new modernised front plate and a completely new display. It‘s in line with the new range of Nu-Vista products. Musical Fidelity soon realised they would have to update the power supply circuits and control and electronic on/off control circuitry to adapt for the new display. Happily, this meant Musical Fidelity could also add in the missing remote on/standby function as well.

Musical Fidelity also had their transformers rewound, for lower standing flux, so they are less sensitive to mains DC offset noise. This means a slightly larger (and heavier) transformer which, thankfully, still fits the same casework. The upshot is a new hybrid integrated, the Nu-Vista 800.2, that will visually fit into the new range of Nu-Vista products, while keeping the audio parameters of the original untouched, while even improving them in certain areas.

Heroic Build Quality

The Nu-Vista 800.2‘s mechanical construction is uncompromisingly rigid and solid in typical Musical Fidelity tradition. Front panel and side panels are milled from extruded aluminium profiles and are extremely massive. The Nu-Vista 800.2 is basically immune against the effects of vibration from the environment. The same can be said about electro magnetic immunity. The massive aluminium case acts as a Faraday cage. It protects the internals against outer electromagnetic fields, and in the same way, the rest of your HiFi gear against electromagnetic fields generated by the Nu-Vista 800.2.

The new Nu-Vista 800.2 is a continued labour of love for Musical Fidelity.

Trade In

At Fanthorpes we love to trade in, so if you want to trade in your existing HiFi against new HiFi, contact us and we will let you know what it is worth as a trade in.

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