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January 15, 2023, 08:55 AM #1Member
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Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
This will make you want one for sure!
Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
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January 15, 2023, 02:16 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
Thanks for sharing the inside look at the Vitus Audio SIA-030. I for one am unfamiliar with the brand. Articles like this make people like me want to learn more about Vitus Audio. I don't know if they are widely available in the US but I would certainly enjoy a first hand experience with their products. Impressive stuff; looking forward to part two.
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January 19, 2023, 03:37 PM #3Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
I'm so impressed with the quality control and overall build of Vitus products. Definitely worth seeking out.
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January 23, 2023, 11:22 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
The prudent audiophile can buy a McIntosh MA12000 for less that 1/3 the price.
Originally Posted by Jeff Fritz
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January 24, 2023, 08:32 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
I've never heard either. Do they sound the same? Originally Posted by Hiker
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January 24, 2023, 08:53 AM #6Audioshark
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
About as much as a Pinto and a Porsche. Originally Posted by MichaelsMinute
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February 28, 2023, 12:38 PM #7Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
And here is the second part! Originally Posted by Mike
Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part Two
I think these articles really make a case for why great high-end components cost what they do. So much labor and testing, in addition to the premium parts and pieces.
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March 1, 2023, 09:22 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
Right up there with making a Porsche.
PORSCHE Factory🚘2023 Production [Assembly]: Making of Porsche 911, 992, Cayenne, Taycan, 996,997 - YouTubeMcIntosh MC462, MDA200, MCT500 -Apple Music iPad- PMC MB2 Se - Klipsch Palladium P-37F / P-312W- Clarus Crimson
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March 1, 2023, 10:48 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
I did a European delivery of a 997.2 GT3 RS from the main production facility in Zuffenhausen. Fantastic experience; highly recommended for anyone that wants to scratch that itch. Cool video but sounds to me like a robo YouTube channel compiling online videos, using synthetic voices for the narration. Originally Posted by Hiker
Now back to the OP's content. I definitely know Jeff Fritz is the real deal.Preamp; WestminsterLab Quest with w/ Audioquest Dragon source PC (C15)
Interconnects; Nordost Valhalla V2 XLR
SACD Player/DAC; Esoteric K-01XD w/ Shunyata Omega QRs PC (C15)
Music Server/Streamer; Aurender N20 w/ Shunyata Omega QRs PC (C15)
Digital cables; Shunyata Sigma V2 Clock (50 Ω & 75 Ω), Nordost Valhalla V2 S/PDIF
Amplifier;Westminster Lab Rei Monoblock w/ Westminster Lab Ultra PC (C15) x 2
Speakers; Magico A5 w/Apods, Westminster Lab Ultra speaker cable
Power; Shunyata Everest 8000 w/ Sigma XC PC (C19)
Grounding; Nordost QKore6 w/ premium and standard grounding wires
Master Clock; Cybershaft OP21A-D Ultra Precision OCXO 10MHz w/ UpTone Audio JS-2 Linear Power Supply
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March 3, 2023, 01:35 AM #10Senior Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
So, Jeff, I read parts 1 and 2. Interesting product and photos, thanks for the write-up. Just curious, there's been a fair bit of empahsis on "Quality"
With respect to that, does Vitus control-chart their manufacturing operations to know (with data and most importantly, with statistical power) that their product manufacturing is in statistical process control? If not, how do they track Cp/Cpk? These are these most important statistical (and, useful, because they are actionable) evalutions of product quality.
Thanks.
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March 3, 2023, 09:50 AM #11Senior Member
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Re: Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One
Why don't you contact Vitus directly and ask them your canned questions? Have you contacted the manufacturers of the components you have in your system and verified that they "control-chart their manufacturing operations" prior to purchase? How does this relate to sound quality if they meet the specifications of their design? Just because a product is built with statistical process control doesn't mean you will like the sound of their design. Originally Posted by Puma Cat
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