Musical Fidelity Experts needed..


I'm curious how many people have heard the new Musical Fidelity gear. Apparently it got rave reviews in the last Stereophile. Is it really as good as they claim? Refering to the 308 line. Also, is the Tri-Vista 300 limited to like 500 units? Is this meant to compete with the big integrateds. ie levinson, rowland and the like. Do we know cost on this piece? Last, does anyone know how to get a hold of Antony Michaelson? Thanks
s7horton
I've limited to NO experience with the Musical Fidelity line myself. However a friend of mine who's very into high end gear, said a friend of his has a $5k MF integrated that sounded as good or better than just about anything he's heard to date! Infact he raved about the sound.
Might be worth looking into the line for sure. Good luck
The limited production units are "Nu-Vista" not Tri-Vista and they are limited because they use these small tube-like Nu-Vistors thatare much easier to take care of and last for 10 years or more. They have one set of replacements saved for each unit sold. And yes these units sound VERY good and can certainly stand up to Levinsons, BAT, etc. You should also check out their solid state gear from the A3 line which uses the same circuits pretty much, but without the Nu-Vistors. I use an A3cr pre and power amp myself and love them.
Fineberg, there is also a Tri-Vista line, to which Seth alludes. They make an Integrated and SACD/CD player currently under this line and a pre and power amp to come in 2003.