I compared the Nu-Vista integrated to the Rowland M-112 power amp and MF preamp and the Rowland blew the MF away. The MF while being very musical does not have the details that the Rowland had (which I prefer) and the Rowland sounded a lot faster. The Plinius new 102 was also better in the same regard. I have heard the Nu-Vista CD player and it is as good as other players in the same price range like Cary or ARC they are each a little different sounding, hard to tell unless you compare them side by side. The reviews of the MF gear is generally pretty good so you can read them and get a feel for what they do and don't do.
Peter
Peter