The Nu-Vista Vinyl S is a compact, upgraded phono preamp based on the Vinyl 2, now with a redesigned PCB and nuvistor layout for a smaller, more efficient chassis. Its fully balanced, discrete Class A design and 8 nuvistors deliver ultra-low noise and smooth, refined analogue performance.
Supporting RIAA, DECCA, and COLUMBIA curves, it offers flexible MM/MC gain settings plus a +6dB boost for easy cartridge matching. A two-stage subsonic filter and Super Silent power supply keep the signal clean and stable.
With RCA and XLR I/O, a dimmable colour display, per-input loading memory, and a slim new remote, the Vinyl S combines high-end engineering with everyday usability.
All new products come backed with full manufacturers warranty and support.
Manufacturers warranties are typically 12 months but will vary between products so please feel free to contact our team for more information.
Please feel free to reach out to us for more information. You can get in touch with one of our team members via our Contact Us page - phone or email.
Our Promise to You
At Surrounds, we want you to be absolutely thrilled with your new gear. We’re here to help, and your satisfaction is our priority.
Returns for Change of Mind
We understand that sometimes you might change your mind. We may, at our discretion, offer a return for items within 15 days of delivery. To be eligible, your item must be in brand new, unused condition and in its original, unopened packaging.
Please choose carefully, as we do not typically offer refunds for a change of mind. We may, however, provide an exchange or store credit instead. Please note that a restocking fee of up to 15% may be deducted from your credit or refund to cover our supplier costs.
You will be responsible for the cost of return shipping.
If Your Item is Faulty
All of our new products are covered by a full manufacturer's warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
If you receive a faulty or damaged item, please contact us right away at info@surrounds.com.au or (08) 9389 6900 so we can get it resolved for you.
We will cover the cost of return shipping for any confirmed faulty items.
A quick note on returns
All new products come backed with full manufacturers warranty and support.
Manufacturers warranties are typically 12 months but will vary between products so please feel free to contact our team for more information.
Please feel free to reach out to us for more information. You can get in touch with one of our team members via our Contact Us page - phone or email.
Surrounds offer the following assurances with every online order:
Personalised service - our team will be in contact once your order is placed to discuss timelines & logistics. We also offer comprehensive installation services and after sales support. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss any of the above before finalising your purchase.
Full manufacturer’s warranty on any new in box hardware.
7 day return of any faulty product.
Just like the bigger Nu-Vista Vinyl 2, the Vinyl S features discrete and fully balanced audio circuitry on the inside. The phono pre-amplification contains three gain stages powered by fully Class A discrete transistor circuitry. The EQ stage doesn’t cut any corners either. Completely passive and in two separate stages (split-passive) – this is more costly to design and implement but ensures the most accurate representation of the ideal EQ curve. Split passive equalization allows for better impedance matching and lower deviation from the ideal EQ. In addition to the standard RIAA curve, we have implemented the two less common DECCA and COLOMBIA curves as well. The audio signals from the phono preamplifier go to a separate board for each channel, with a fully balanced discrete class A Nuvistor stage. The clean PCB layout and purpose driven design guarantee lowest possible noise and distortion with low output impedance. RCA and XLR outputs both have their own individual stages allowing you to use them simultaneously. The Nu-Vista Vinyl S uses the same display technology and redesigned front panel as all other recent Nu-Vista additions. A discrete circuit is composed of electronic components which are disparate, individual devices, also called discrete components. These can be “passive” components, like resistors, capacitors and inductors, as well as “active” components like transistors. The opposite to this would be an integrated circuit (IC = chip), which can, for example, be used as an operational amplifier (Op-Amp) in the signal chain. In our industry we employ specialised IC Op-Amps built for audio applications, which allow us to produce very small and efficient electronics, as well as saving the time of design engineers. However, countless hours of listening tests and years of experience have shown us that even the very best ICs do not tend to be so neutral, natural, dynamic or vivid – all of which are characteristics of the Musical Fidelity “sound”. They are also difficult – if not impossible – to repair. For that reason, we’re re-discovering our passion for traditional, discrete designs. Where standard phono pre-amplifiers with integrated circuits have a few tens or hundreds of components, discrete designs will employ hundreds or thousands of components by comparison. That makes for an extended design process, but in our opinion results in the best sound for your money.
