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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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davehg
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I reluctantly sold off my TriVista several years ago as it could not playback high Rez files. You either had to downsample to 44.1 (in Roon or your playback software), or only choose 16 bit CD quality versions. The 24/196khz capability of the TriVista DAC I believe refers to the TriVista upsampling of a 16bit file - the TriVista can’t natively play 24/192 files, or MQA. I wanted high Rez support as I use Roon.

shame, as the DAC was excellent even with its age. Very well built and long tube life. 

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m669326
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I have an A308 integrated and added a Denafrips Pontus 2. They seem to be a good match.

jafant
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pred03

 

Nice system. Good advice as above.

 

Happy Listening!

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audioman58
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