Which Vitus Audio Combination with Gauder Berlinas RC 8

Audiophon, I notice whenever the subject of Gauder speakers comes up, you always comment extensively about those speakers, far more than any other member. That begs the question if you are a Dealer or Distributor, or have some other commercial interest in Gauder Akustic? And if so, I think you should declare that in your signature as is common practice on most forums. Just sayin'.
 
Melbguy1 said:
Audiophon, I notice whenever the subject of Gauder speakers comes up, you always comment extensively about those speakers, far more than any other member. That begs the question if you are a Dealer or Distributor, or have some other commercial interest in Gauder Akustic? And if so, I think you should declare that in your signature as is common practice on most forums.
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Thank you for the interest in my posts. I think it is quite normal that I comment particulary on Gauder speakers as I own and like them - a part from that fact that I'm one of the very few Gauder speaker owners here in the forum. In addition, I mainly comment on products with which I have a longer experience, as - in my humble experience - it is difficult to judge Hifi products just based on a first impression on a Hifi fair o a dealer demo.

Unfortunately I have to ear my money with a "normal" job having nothing to do with Hifi gear. And, again, unfortunately I have paid for any single product I listed in my signature. I hope this clarifies your doubts.
 
I' m another owner. Cassiano MK II. Have heard a lot of speakers. Very natural detailed sound with great soundstage also near at backwall. Prefer it against RC 7 MK II.


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Thanks for the clarification Audiophon. I've had to do it the hard way as well. It's good to see passionate owners share their experience and opinions on this forum :audiophile:.
 
Thanks Melbguy, and compliments for your fine system. I'm sure the Magico sound great with Vitus (which I largely prefer for example over Soulution).
Sorry for the off-topic!


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Audiophon said:
Thanks Melbguy, and compliments for your fine system. I'm sure the Magico sound great with Vitus (which I largely prefer for example over Soulution).
Sorry for the off-topic!
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Thanks Audiophon :thumbsup:. Yes Magico/Vitus and Gauder/Vitus are both excellent combo's. I've heard the RC7's under show conditions and thought they sounded quite good, though the room/amp pairing was not ideal on the day. I think I would really like the RC9's, but they're way out of my league. In ceramic drivers, I prefer Marten's approach of using carbon/composite cabinets, current generation Accuton Cell Concept drivers & 1st order x-overs. But that's a matter of preference. With that said, i'm a happy camper with my S5 Mk2's.
 
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@AlterEgo: Did you get the Gauder RC8 with the Vitus in the end?? Please post some picture and tell us about the sound!!

I'm curious.... ;-)
 
Thank´s Audiophon for your friendly reminder. :D Of course, I promised to report after the break in of the loudspeakers. After one month breaking-in-session, I am happy to write a short report on the latest creation of Dr. Roland Gauder.

Short before the Easter weekend finally it was time and both the Vitus Audio components and the Gauder Berlinas RC 8 had been delivered. Since then the gear played 24/7 to the great joy of my wife :disbelief: But the 500 hours of breaking-in-time was definitely essential and have produced a clearly audible improvement in the sound of the overall system and in particular of the loudspeakers. The Accuton ceramic chassis need the break-in absolutely.


For me one of the biggest advantages of the RC 8 is their ability to play music of many genres very well. Regardless of whether you listen to Marla Glenn's "The Cost of Freedom", Hugh Masekela's “Stimela / Coal Train”, Paco de Lucia's “Entre Dos Aguas” or Metallica's “Enter Sandmann”, the RC 8 make every kind of music reproduction to a perfect pleasure.

The soundstage of RC 8 is impressive, wide and deep. The bass reproduction sounds extremely colorful, perfectly differentiated and, if necessary, also really powerful and dynamic. The dynamics can be easily proofed with the recording of Joseph Haydn in the Andante of the symphony Hob. I: 94. The mid- and high-frequency chassis plays with high resolution thanks to the Vitus electronic without being obstrusive. Especially the matching of the diamond tweeter and the Accuton midrange drivers is excellent in my opinion.

It is easy possible to “feel” the recording room with the RC 8. For example the recording of Anton Bruckner "Locus Iste" in the Husuvsbor-chathedral radiates an impressive spatiality.

As you can see from the lines above, I am really happy about my decision to buy the Vitus & Gauder combination and I enjoy the music to the full. Independent of this some decisions still have to be made. I discussed these open topics in the forum already. My streaming solution still leaves a lot of room for improvement and I hope that I will go next week on the High End one step further.

I would love to compare the alternative Adam has suggested

Stock MacMini / Roon / HQ Player --> SOtM SMS-200 Ultra (UpTone UltraCaps LPS-1) --> Intona High Speed ​​USB Isolator --> Wyred 4 SoundRecovery (LPS-1) --> Vitus SCD-025

with other music server variants at my home. The other alternatives I have in my mind are the following:

1. Sound Galleries SGM 2015
2. Lampizator Supercomputer
3. SOtM sMS-1000SQ WinServer 2016 with AO 2.2

All alternatives should run with Roon and HQ player and I will test it with the additional new ISO Regen. Originally, I still had the Lumin U1 on my shortlist. I am very disappointed here by Lumin. I sent 3 inquiries by e-mail to Lumin and no reaction or answer at all. The consequence --> the Lumin U1 alternative must be buried.

Interesting was my telephone conversation with the people of Lampizator. These guys are convinced that their Golden Gate DAC should sound much better than the Vitus SCD-025. Perhaps I succeed in arranging an auditioning for the Supercomputer and the Lampi GG.:audiophile: Is there anyone who has experience with a comparison of VA SCD-025 versus Lampi GG?

That´s a long post, sorry about it, but you do not have to read it completely. :lol:
 
Thank you AlterEgo for your interesting report! I'm happy you like the sound of your Vitus/Gauder combo. I think you just cannot go wrong with Vitus and Gauder!

Will you join the Audioshark dinner on Saturday? If not, we will meet with other sharkies every day at 11 am at the restaurant area in hall 4.


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I am in Munich Friday and Saturday until the afternoon. So unfortunately I can not join the dinner. Perhaps I will meet you guys in the restaurant at 11.


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Hello AlterEgo,
did you compare SIA025 biwiring vs SIA025/SS025 biamping? What are the sound differences? I am thinking about adding an SS025 to my SCD025/SIA025/Gauder RC7 setup.
 
Diasoft said:
Hello AlterEgo,
did you compare SIA025 biwiring vs SIA025/SS025 biamping? What are the sound differences? I am thinking about adding an SS025 to my SCD025/SIA025/Gauder RC7 setup.
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Forget it...wait for the SIA-030 ;)
 
Diasoft said:
Hello AlterEgo,
did you compare SIA025 biwiring vs SIA025/SS025 biamping? What are the sound differences? I am thinking about adding an SS025 to my SCD025/SIA025/Gauder RC7 setup.
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This was exactly the combination I heard the Gauder RC 7 2 years ago at the Munich show in the Vitus room and it sounded great! It seems that the Gauder benefit from the bi-wiring option.


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Hi Diasoft,

I did not compare BiWiring SIA-025 with the bi-amping option before I purchased the stuff. I only listened to the RC-8 with the bi-amping option which sounded very nice for me. Also after the purchase I did not compare it so far.

Just in the moment I am busy comparing three music server options:

- Lampizator Superkomputer with Lampi GG balanced
- SGM 2015 with my Vitus SCD-025
- Purist MusicServer with Ultimate DAC

For this reason I am not able to compare the bi-wiring with the bi-amping option. But if you want, I will do this after I am back from a short holiday break next week. If you want you are invited to join me for this comparison.
 
Penthouse-D said:
David, What are you hearing about the SIA-030?? I hear 4th quarter and that's all I can get...
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Hans is understandably tight-lipped about the new amp given competition from the likes of Soulution & Absolare. But what I do know is it will have a larger chassis (approx the size of the RI-100), will be more powerful with around 30 watts Class A & 200 watts Class A/B & be based on their latest circuit design, including the SL-103. The optional dac would be close to the SCD-025 Mk2, but but not 100% as good...more like 85 to 90%. Though bare in mind the final specs will only be known once the amp is launched. It should be a cracker & will be my long-term reference amp.
 
Thanks David, One wonders if the extra 5 watts will be all that substantial. Additionally, I'm curious if the DAC will be available right away. Pricing should be interesting. I'm hearing $30Kish. I also hear that they are signing on a new USA distributor. Not usually good for pricing. Lastly, I wonder if they will price the SIA-025 lower...
 
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