Musical Fidelity Nu Vista DAC

Musical Fidelity Nu Vista DAC

The Musical Fidelity Nu Vista DAC is equipped with advanced features that contribute to its high-performance audio processing capabilities. Housing a pair of ES9038Q2M DAC chips in a dual mono configuration, the device incorporates an 8x digital filter system. Its frequency response demonstrates precision, with a deviation of only -0.5dB at both 10Hz and 20kHz, ensuring a consistent and accurate audio output across the spectrum.

In addressing signal integrity, the Nu Vista DAC boasts a remarkably low total correlated jitter, measuring less than 100 femtoseconds. The linearity of the device is impressive, maintaining a deviation of less than 0.5dB down to an extraordinary -130dB. The channel separation is equally notable, surpassing 130dB at 10kHz under 0dBFS conditions. Such specifications contribute to the device's ability to faithfully reproduce audio with minimal distortion.

Regarding connectivity, the Nu Vista DAC provides versatile options for digital inputs. These include a USB input supporting Audio Class 2 with compatibility requirements of USB 2.0 or higher. The device supports PCM sample rates up to 768kHz, DSD256 via DoP, native DSD512, and full MQA decoding by hardware. Additionally, multiple optical, coaxial, and AES/EBU inputs accommodate various audio sources.

The analogue outputs of the Nu Vista DAC offer flexibility with both RCA and XLR options, providing fixed and variable levels at 2V RMS and 4V RMS, respectively, at 0dBFS. The low output impedance of less than 10 ohms contributes to the device's capability to drive a variety of audio systems effectively.

Power requirements for the Nu Vista DAC are specified with precision, with options for mains voltages at 115/230VAC 50/60Hz (factory pre-set) or 100VAC 50/60Hz (alternative). The device demonstrates efficiency in operation, consuming a maximum of 40 Watts and consuming less than 0.5 Watts in standby mode, indicated by an orange LED. Additionally, general features such as Trigger In/Out and power connections for the optional Nu-Vista Uni enhance the overall usability of this DAC.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Musical Fidelity Nu Vista DAC. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Musical Fidelity Nu Vista DAC more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Musical Fidelity Nu Vista DAC, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

Musical Fidelity Nu Vista DAC Specifications:

• DAC
  • DAC chip: 2x ES9038Q2M (dual mono) with 8x digital filter
  • Frequency response: -0.5dB at 10Hz and 20kHz
  • Total correlated jitter: <100 femtoseconds
  • Linearity: <0.5dB down to -130dB
  • Channel separation: <130dB at 10kHz @ 0dBFS
  • SNR: >120dB "A"-wt. at 1kHz @ 0dBFS
  • THD+N: <0.003% at 1kHz @ 0dBFS
• Digital Inputs
  • 1x USB input: USB Audio Class 2 requires USB 2.0 or higher on computer
  • USB PCM sample rates: up to 768kHz
  • USB DSD support: up to DSD256 via DoP and native DSD512
  • MQA support: full MQA decoding by hardware
  • 3x Optical input: up to 24bit / PCM 192kHz, MQA 384kHz, DoP DSD 64
  • 1x Coaxial input: up to 24bit / PCM 192kHz, MQA 384kHz, DoP DSD 64
  • 1x AES/EBU input: 1x up to 24bit / PCM 192kHz, MQA 384kHz, DoP DSD 64
• Analogue Outputs
  • 1 pair line level RCA fix/var @ 2V RMS at 0dBFS
  • 1 pair line level XLR fix/var @ 4V RMS at 0dBFS
  • Output impedance: <10 ohms
• Power requirement
  • Mains voltages: 115/230VAC 50/60Hz (factory pre-set); 100VAC 50/60Hz (alternative)
  • Consumption: 40 Watts maximum, <0.5 W in standby (orange LED ON)
• General Information
  • Trigger In/Out
  • Power connections for optional Nu-Vista Uni