{"product_id":"musical-fidelity-nu-vista-dac-digital-analogue-converter","title":"Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista DAC - Digital Analogue Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista DAC represents the pinnacle of digital-to-analogue conversion. Built around industry-leading ESS 32-bit HyperStream II DAC architecture, the input and output options of this sensational device means you can accommodate a whole world of digital audio with the highest possible sound quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nu-Vista DAC offers inputs for up to three optical sources, one coaxial device, one USB device, a single AES\/EBU source and even an I2S input for the Nu-Vista CD player (TBA). The extensive yet intuitive control interface gives access to multiple customisation options, and the included remote control brings further flexibility and convenience. The balanced and unbalanced, and fixed and variable, output options also make the Nu-Vista DAC a simple addition to any listening system, whether as a dedicated source device or as a pre-amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on Musical Fidelity’s knowledge and experience with ESS Sabre DACs, the Nu-Vista DAC uses two ES9038Q2M chips in dual differential mode for a true dual-mono design. Thanks to these converters, the Nu-Vista DAC supports up to 768kHz audio files in PCM formats, DSD256 via DoP, and native DSD512 via USB, covering virtually any digital file type you can buy or stream. The S\/PDIF inputs are also improved over regular DACs with their support for MQA (up to 384kHz) and DSD (DoP 64).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusical Fidelity makes use of an extremely low-noise, low-dropout “dual-regulator” architecture in the Nu-Vista DAC, designed specifically for high-performance audio systems. The inclusion of a Time Domain Jitter Eliminator further results in superb technical measurements, including jitter rates below 100 femto seconds. Other advances in the DAC section include optional upsampling and re-clocking settings and an oversampling bypass mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 16-core XMOS and CPLD MAX II Altera processors ensure there is always enough computational headroom for all the in-device operations and facilitate the extensive filter options and built-in MQA processing, while never compromising on quality. For ultra-high-res audio handling, with sample rates of 705.6kHz and 768kHz, the Nu-Vista DAC switches into oversampling bypass mode, where the digital signal enters the DAC block directly for a pure conversion with no change to the original signal quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSophisticated Nuvistor tube stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylish colour display with setting options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional connection for external Nu-Vista Uni PSU (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship model with luxury build-quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass-leading electrical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNu-Vista Remote Control offers a \"front panel in your hand”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMQA Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full MQA Decoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e -0.5dB (10Hz - 20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 130dB (@ 10kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValves:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 7586 Nuvistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level (Unbalanced):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level (Balanced):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e (A-Weighted) \u0026gt; 120 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD +N:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.003% %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 10 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI2S Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDMI (for Nu-Vista CD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Input(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial Input(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU Input(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Digital Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual ES9038Q2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFile Limit Support (PCM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit, 768kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFile Limit Support (DSD):\u003c\/strong\u003e DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Analogue Output(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x RCA Pair, 1 x XLR Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch fixed level outputs to variable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger Connection: \u003c\/strong\u003eY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 483 x 188 x 510 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Information\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvista-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nu-Vista-800.2-manual.pdf\" title=\"Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2 - User Manual (PDF)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyaudio.co.uk\/wwwroot\/Media\/downloads\/products\/MFINNUVISTADAC\/MFINNUVISTADAC_Product%20Info%20Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 - Product Sheet (PDF)\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNu-Vista Vinyl 2 - Product Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musical Fidelity","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57034077569410,"sku":"nu-vista-dac-black","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":57034077602178,"sku":"nu-vista-dac-silver","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/8588\/3938\/files\/musical-fidelity-nuvista-dac-black.jpg?v=1794574863","url":"https:\/\/studioincar.co.uk\/products\/musical-fidelity-nu-vista-dac-digital-analogue-converter","provider":"Studio Incar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}