Musical Fidelity - Tri-Vista 21 DAC for Tidal and streaming


Hi,

My current setup comprises of Music Fidelity A308 integrated, B&W 7CDM SE speakers and Bluesound 2i. I almost exclusively listen to music via streaming (Tidal) no CD or other sources.

I was thinking of adding the MF Tri-Vista 21, have a chance to source one here used, but wanted to understand if it will be compatible with the Bluenode 2i (digital optical output)? I understand the Music Fidelity does not have MQA.

Is it worth getting an old Music Fidelity DAC or should I look at some newer offerings like Denafrips Ares, Gustard etc.

Thanks!

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Showing 2 responses by jjss49

i have a trivista dac with a modded output stage, it is just terrific and works fine fed by my node via digital coax out

the trivista can take up to 24-192 so the first unfold of mqa (the critical one) works very well

however, the unit has only spdif rca and optical in, it is old enough there is no usb input, potential owners should be aware of this

all this said, this remains one of the most lovely sounding, musical, sonically pleasing dacs in my little stable of dacs