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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[Etunes]

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[emoji106] 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/sino-845-power-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. :heart:

 

[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...........