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MF Nu-Vista 3DCD

Hi, all.

Just received my MF Nu-Vista CD player and it really IS a smokin' piece of machinery. Much different that the Cary 303/200 I had and more pleasing to my ears.

It uses a Sony CDM14 transport and I was wondering whether anyone knows if there's supposed to be clicking when: (a) tracks are changed manually/via remote; (b) a track is repeated; and (c) when the last track finishes and the disc ends. Also, is there supposed to be a small cutout on the bottom plate just under the transport? - seems that it's there to provide cooling as well as to give room to a certain part of the transport.

Also, if a nu-vista tube(s) needs to be replaced, what tool would I use to lift off the case and how would I know which tube needed replacement?

Anyhoo, since it's been only one day, I'll take some time before posting a review. What I CAN tell you is that soundstaging is phenominal (very, very wide) and it really does make crappy CDs sound good - Examples: The Doors first album (crappy even when remastered) sounded very good - also, my real reference is the tune "Immigration Man" from the first Nash & Crosby album - it had ALWAYS sounded thin and tinny UNTIL I played it on the Nu-Vista - the vast improvement in sonic quality was shocking.

I'd appreciate any assistance regarding my questions above. Thanks.
rlb61

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rlb61 OP
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Thanks for your response. One more question: Is there supposed to be a small cutout on the bottom plate just under the transport?

As to the sound, it is quite awesome - I didn't find it bright at all. In any event, I'm sure it's gonna get even better as break-in occurs.

Regards,

Randy
rlb61 OP
742 posts
 
Just thought you'd like to know that Ben from Kevro (the distributor for MF) spoke with a couple of dealers AND Antony Michaelson (MF's Managing Director) about my questions ... talk about GREAT customer service. Anyway, the dealers and Mr. Michaelson confirmed that the clicks in the transport are normal, so I'm good to go.

Thanks to Ben at Kevro, Musicmannj and Mr. Michaelson for courteous and swift resolution of my questions. Now, I'm off to enjoy my Nu-Vista CD which is powered by my MF A3cr pre-amp and A300cr power amp. Really folks, these are extremely excellent sounding components with superb build quality. If you haven't done so already, you should check them out. I did and am a VERY satisfied customer.

Regards,

Randy
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