Musical Fidelity

I had an original NuVista pre which was brilliant for about 3 years until it incinerated itself because, I believe, of the dumb double decker design and small case with inadequate heat sinks. Since then I have been wary of MF although I couldn't fault the SQ.

I use a Tri-Vista, supposedly the exact unit reviewed by Chris Martens in The Absolute Sound in 2003. I have upgraded the power cord and all of the umbilical cables and fuses, and really like the way it sounds. Detailed, delicate, organic, powerful. It has bettered numerous separates through my system over the years. Although the light up feet are kind of starting to dim (cosmetic), the sound quality and general reliability have been outstanding. If it ever dies, I will likely replace it with a Nu Vista 800 if I can find one.

Thanks to those of you who’ve replied thus far.    Although now owned & distributed by Focal/NAIM, it’s obviously more of a ‘boutique’ brand, in that it’s not so widely known.   If anyone else has experience, please pass along.    Thanks.   

I have an M1 VINL phono preamp and it's terrific. It's the only Musical Fidelity piece I've owned.

David

I had a complete system of A308cr products, CD Player, Pre-amp and the Power Amp. Good value when new and good second hand values when sold, in particular the power amp. Musical Fidelity were renowned for the quality of their power amps and the A308cr series was well reviewed at launch. MF gear was always made in relatively low production runs, hence the frequent range changes. Now part of the Project (turntables etc) stable. Bomb proof construction too !!