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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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jjss49
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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

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@pred03,

I had a friend's old Tri Vista in my system (1 week)  about a month ago. Regardless of its age I can vouch for the sound quality which is very good and natural. You could do far worse.

Charles

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All standard computers make a lot of noise with background noise from programs ,fans  a dedicated streamer is far better , I too have a computer but there are ways around this to some extent for example Ethernet switch I bought a decent one a SW8 with linear power supplies for around $600

then gojng into your computer to clean incoming noise ,and btw I have a 12v 8 amp LPS power supply to my router ,

after the router if your dac has a I2S input clean all that noise before the dac with a Denafrips Iris, or stinger DDC  then your signal is pretty clean , if you want 

a clean audio signal.and make sure your Ethernet cables and usb cables are not cheap ,being a audiophile cost $$ no getting around it .

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