Viva Solistino

[Mike]

It will eventually go to the store to be paired with the Avantgarde Uno XD's.

18 watts.

$12,500 MSRP.


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[Shadowfax]

What color is it? Can't tell from the pics. I really enjoyed the demo I had a few weeks back but still unsure if it really bested my VAC-Counterpoint combo.

[Mike]

What color is it? Can't tell from the pics. I really enjoyed the demo I had a few weeks back but still unsure if it really bested my VAC-Counterpoint combo.

Glossy black.


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It will eventually go to the store to be paired with the Avantgarde Uno XD's.

18 watts.

$12,500 MSRP.


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Beautiful!

How does it compare to your 300bs ? Did you use it as an Integrated or amp?

[Mike]

It's a little early to comment, but first impressions are good. I'm using it as an integrated.

[cmalak]

Mike...congrats on the Viva gear very musically engaging gear

[pweg]

with the right speakers an awesome amplifier - the Viva was what sold me on SETs

bravo

[KeithR]

Great looking gear, Mike. Thanks for sharing. I'd buy a Solista on looks alone if I had AGs

Interesting enough, Dev from the old WBF days runs a Ref6/75SE on his AGs these days. That seems like an unlikely combo.

[Mike]

Great looking gear, Mike. Thanks for sharing. I'd buy a Solista on looks alone if I had AGs

Interesting enough, Dev from the old WBF days runs a Ref6/75SE on his AGs these days. That seems like an unlikely combo.

I love ARC and would love to hear that combo one day on the AG's.

I miss my REF10, best preamp I ever owned. Damn it!! Should never sold it.


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[Shadowfax]

They run pretty warm. Is it hotter than other similar amps? I could have baked bread on the one I demo'd.

[Mike]

They run pretty warm. Is it hotter than other similar amps? I could have baked bread on the one I demo'd.

All 845/211 based amps run hot. Since there is only 2, 845's, they aren't bad at all. Now, my clients Viva Aurora Monos have 6, 845's + 2, 211's. That's some serious heat!




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[Mike]

Trying these in the Viva today:

https://www.tubedepot.com/products/s...er-vacuum-tube

Got to say, pretty darn good!


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[Smp]

Hi Mike,

I recently purchased a Solistino for use in a second system with DeVore Orangutan 0/96s.............so far a terrific match. Just under 100 hours on the amp. Had not come across the (stock) TAD 845s before but they are doing a great job at the moment. Are those Psvane WE 845 Replicas you have installed in the Solistino in the photos (notwithstanding you mention Sinos) and if so would you mind telling me how they compared to the TADs. I have a pair of the Psvanes in another amp and before I install them in the Solistino I would appreciate your opinion. Many thanks.

[Mike]

Hi Mike,

I recently purchased a Solistino for use in a second system with DeVore Orangutan 0/96s.............so far a terrific match. Just under 100 hours on the amp. Had not come across the (stock) TAD 845s before but they are doing a great job at the moment. Are those Psvane WE 845 Replicas you have installed in the Solistino in the photos (notwithstanding you mention Sinos) and if so would you mind telling me how they compared to the TADs. I have a pair of the Psvanes in another amp and before I install them in the Solistino I would appreciate your opinion. Many thanks.

No, no, forget the Psvane Replica 845's. Rip off. Try to find these:



Made by Sino I believe.

[joeinid]

[Mike]

Thanks Joe.

[Smp]

Mike and Joe,
Thanks for swift responses, I don't recognise the 845 pictured. I doesn't appear to be a Sino.........can you please let me know and also perhaps where they are available.

Many thanks.

[Smp]

Mike,
Just noticed your "made by Sino I believe" below the pic - sorry. The picture on the Tube Depot site appears different to yours.............gold base?

[Mike]

Mike,
Just noticed your "made by Sino I believe" below the pic - sorry. The picture on the Tube Depot site appears different to yours.............gold base?

I know. I've emailed them for more info


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[Smp]

OK thanks...........

[Jim Smith]

Have to say that I have never heard a more musically involving line of electronics than Viva.

The caveat?

My experience has always been limited to higher efficiency speakers whenever I used or owned various Viva products.

[Mike]

Mike,
Just noticed your "made by Sino I believe" below the pic - sorry. The picture on the Tube Depot site appears different to yours.............gold base?

From the distributor:

"While they call this a "std. Sino 845" Amedeo and I figured out that the closest thing we could find was that these are the "Psvane Bulk 845"

Yes, they seem to be instantly special."

I totally agree with him. BIG step up.


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[Smp]

Thanks for the info.Mike - I think I will get a pair from Tube Depot then.............their pricing seems quite modest compared to most 845s generally available. I like the stock 845s which have "TAD" printed on them - as I mentioned earlier I have never heard of them but have tracked them down to Germany - I think they are almost certainly of Chinese origin - but are re-branded "TAD" by the company.........The Amp Doctor. The logo appears identical.

Thanks for your help.

[Smp]

Sorry - Tube Amp Doctor in Germany.

[Smp]

Confirm the "TAD" stock 845 in the Solistino is indeed a Shuguang - which version? Who knows.........

[Mike]

Confirm the "TAD" stock 845 in the Solistino is indeed a Shuguang - which version? Who knows.........

Stock 845, good, but these are WAY better:




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[Rob181]

And that is...

[Smp]

And Mike, where can they be sourced...............

[Mike]

And Mike, where can they be sourced...............

Tube Depot.

[Mike]

And that is...

https://www.tubedepot.com/products/s...er-vacuum-tube

(Ignore the pic on their website, it doesn't match)

[Smp]

Mike, for your interest a matched pair of the Sino 845s arrived from Tube Depot today and they are (pleasingly) a match for those pictured in your post #26 above. Interestingly, other than the finish on the base they appear identical to the stock TAD 845 supplied in the Solistino.............looking forward to listening to them - hoping for good things...............

[Mike]

Mike, for your interest a matched pair of the Sino 845s arrived from Tube Depot today and they are (pleasingly) a match for those pictured in your post #26 above. Interestingly, other than the finish on the base they appear identical to the stock TAD 845 supplied in the Solistino.............looking forward to listening to them - hoping for good things...............

They are much better than the stock 845's IMO.


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[Smp]

After only three hours with the Sinos in the Viva this evening - there is no doubt you are correct, they are significantly better than the Solistino's stock tubes. I began listening after about half an hour's warm up and their superiority was immediately apparent. Many thanks for alerting us to these valves - very reasonably priced as well.

[Mike]

After only three hours with the Sinos in the Viva this evening - there is no doubt you are correct, they are significantly better than the Solistino's stock tubes. I began listening after about half an hour's warm up and their superiority was immediately apparent. Many thanks for alerting us to these valves - very reasonably priced as well.

You're very welcome. Aside from their great sonics, is the price! 845 tubes were getting STUPID expensive ($1000 each for new production, not even NOS). At $99 each for these, sign me up! They sound great, look great and won't break the bank.