Musical Fidelity Nu Vista CD vs. Cary 306/200 CD

rlb61,

i'm not displeased with the nu vista - just always checking out other options. i was considering the cary with the optional volume control, and running it right into a pair of ASL hurricane monoblocks. no pre amp.

whatcha think about that?

skuras

Back again,
The subject of running straight into an amp with a volume
control on the player has come up many times. I even tried it myself, but I used a Placette remote volume control.

My results were a system that was dissapointing. The results were something like rolling your windows down while
driveing in the winter, very invigorating, but none of the
comforts of home. Plus you dont want to do it for very long.

No warmth, low end thinned out, things went more to the sterile side. Some like it that way, but I didnt.

Of course I'm exagerating, but no pre amp lost absolutely hands down in all areas when I bought a Supratek Syrah pre
amp. I wish we were neighbors, I would let you borrow mine
and I have no doubt you would love what you have been miss-
ing, and are going to be missing(no longer exagerateing).

Something tells me though that you are going to try it any-
way, you kids just like to learn the hard way.

Have fun man.

I had a Cary 303/200 and tried it direct into the amp. In a word, it was AWFUL! I'm currently running the Nu-Vista into a BAT VK-3i pre-amp and the sound is awesome. Quite wonderful, really.

actually, charlie, i'm probably not going to try it. just always exploring my options.

thanks for the insight! you guys have been very helpful.

I tested the 306/200 last year before buying the MF 308cr cd. I really liked the sound of the 306, but when I tried to play a cd-rw the player couldn't read it.

Tom