Four inputs for an advanced analogue collection
Vinyl S is a balanced MM/MC phono stage with eight 7586 Nuvistors, historic curves and a slim chassis.
Vinyl S is for owners of several turntables, arms or cartridges who want to preserve their settings. Two RCA and two XLR inputs accept MM or MC; gain, impedance and capacitance adapt each pickup. RIAA, Decca and Columbia curves extend use to historic records, while the subsonic filter addresses warps and resonance. Eight Nuvistors form the Class A balanced output buffer: here they handle a tiny signal before the preamplifier rather than supplying loudspeaker power.
Key features
- Four inputs: two RCA and two XLR
- Adjustable MM/MC configuration
- RIAA, Decca and Columbia curves
- Two-level subsonic filter
- RCA/XLR outputs and OLED display
For a complex analogue front end
An everyday MM, a low-output MC and a second arm can remain connected. The benefit is avoiding repeated cable changes and restoring the right settings for each cartridge. With one fixed MM, a simpler phono stage may be sufficient.
Loading and gain are part of matching
Adjustment is not an effects control. Excess gain raises noise and overload risk; too little makes the preamplifier work harder. Resistance and capacitance begin with the cartridge maker's data and are refined through level-matched listening.
Curves and filter have defined jobs
RIAA covers most modern records; Decca and Columbia serve compatible historic pressings. The subsonic filter reduces below-band energy that can waste woofer travel. Both are selected for the record rather than left active by habit.
Slim does not mean lightweight
The new 131 mm-high chassis weighs 14 kg and retains discrete circuitry, power supply and balanced signal path. It is the easiest Nu-Vista to fit in a rack, but still needs ventilation and distance from powerful transformers.
Vinyl S or Vinyl 2
Vinyl 2 uses the larger Series 2 platform and supports optional Uni PSU power; Vinyl S concentrates much of the flexibility in a lower, less costly chassis. System scale and upgrade path determine the choice. The final decision is chiefly about how many analogue configurations must remain ready. Frequent cartridge changes exploit operating convenience, front access and remote control; a fixed setup pays for flexibility it will not use. For Nu-Vista Vinyl S, dimensions, weight, ventilation, connections and system capacity should be checked as one project, leaving operating margin instead of using every specification at its limit.
