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July 25, 2016, 04:06 AM #1
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Ss-103
This unit has been out for a while now.
I like the new features that is in the new model classic/Rock modes.
Bring back tone controls I say
Would be interested in any experience from owners or those that have heard it.
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July 25, 2016, 07:53 AM #2
Ss-103
I have the SS-103 on display with the Magico S5 mk2's. The classic mode in class A is the same great sound you hear from Vitus. The rock mode in Class A, to me, is something unique and adds even more tube like imaging qualities to the SS-103 - more 3D, more bloom.
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July 26, 2016, 06:39 AM #3
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Re: Ss-103
Thanks for the feedback! Definately one to keep an eye out for.. That and the Soulution 511 look great options
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July 26, 2016, 01:32 PM #4
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Micro Hi .
Since you have had Magico S5 and S5 MK II , I would be grateful if explain the differences in sound between the two .Francisco
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August 23, 2016, 02:49 PM #5
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I have 5 audiophile friends over on Friday afternoon and we did an amp shootout. We compared the Triode 300b and Triode 845 amps against the Vitus SS-103 on the Avantgarde Duo Mezzo XD's. It was unanimous: the SS-103 won. It's seriously an amazing amp. It didn't matter if we used the Triode Preamp or the Vitus SL-102 mk2 preamp, the SS-103 was miles better in dynamics, bass, speed, even midrange!
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August 23, 2016, 02:51 PM #6
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Can the ss-103 be used in mono confit?
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August 23, 2016, 02:53 PM #7
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August 23, 2016, 08:13 PM #8
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August 23, 2016, 08:21 PM #9
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August 23, 2016, 10:20 PM #10
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Yep , just when you think you have it all figured out , that Audio curve Ball gets thrown ...
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August 24, 2016, 03:46 PM #11
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Like I said, when I compared Vitus SM 102 and pre to Kondo M1000 mkII and Kondo Kagura at Rhapsody's on Magico M7, I left his place impressed by Vitus. And I am tube guy. Though when I compared AG amps to 9w Airtight 300b and Audionote 300b integrated on Trios with basshorns, the AG amps and Airtight both won over the AN. Just goes to show that for amps and speaker match not a good thing to have a predecided mindset on tubes, class AB, class A, etc.
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August 24, 2016, 04:11 PM #12
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Basically .. Yes ! Amp to load , a horse and course deal ....
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May 13, 2017, 08:42 AM #13
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I am considering this stereo amp. The power rating isn't high, 50w class A/150w classAB. Wondering if it is enough power.
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May 13, 2017, 08:57 AM #15
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What speakers are you running Alectiong? Fyi, Vitus's power specs are very conservative & are measured in 'true RMS' which is a tougher, more accurate measurement. Also their UI-core trannies are very efficient with very low loss, and they're huge! For reference, I'm driving my Magico S5 Mk2's (88db, 4 ohms, 3 ohm floor) with an SIA-025 (25 watts kl.A, 100 watts kl.A/B). I run it in Kl.A mode for 2 channel music & only switch it to Kl.A/B mode for HT or background listening, and it hasn't run out of puff. Sure it is working hard, but it likes it and actually sounds better. The SS-103 has a lot more power and capacitance & should drive all but the most demanding speaker loads with ease. For example, if I owned a pair of Magico Q5's or had a large listening room & inefficient speakers, I would go for the SM-103 mono's debuting at Munich this month.
Hope that helps.
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May 13, 2017, 09:08 AM #16
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The speakers are Rockport Cygnus. 90dB, 4ohm per the specs.
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May 13, 2017, 09:19 AM #17
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Congrats on a fine pair of speakers! The Cygnus looks like a reasonably efficient speaker on base specs, and unless you've got a cavernous listening room like Magico, I would think the SS-103 would have plenty of power and control (paired with a Vitus pre for best synergy). Then again, if there is a nasty phase angle in the wrong place on the response curve, that can ask the amp for short bursts of high current. But that amp has big balls.
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May 13, 2017, 08:43 PM #18
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Thanks. Will try to do a home audition this week with the SS103.
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May 13, 2017, 08:55 PM #19
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That should be a good match. The Gryphon Antileon Evo and Mephisto would also be good options as Andy Payor voices Rockport speakers with Gryphon. Good luck with the auditions!
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May 14, 2017, 04:56 AM #20
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In the month of November of last year, in the pre-hearing of speakers to change my B & W, I could hear a configuration:
Vitus CD, Rober Koda Takumi K15 EX, Vitus SS 103, Magico S5 MKll.
Something should not be right in this set of extraordinary individual elements, because the whole did not like. Sound too sharp and sterile. Anyway I agree with Mike, I preferred the "Rock mode" for all music, including classical.Francisco
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May 14, 2017, 08:03 AM #21
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That's strange, because i've always found Vitus Signature series gear has excellent synergy with Magico. And the new SS-103 is better than the previous SS-102 which I really liked. So i'm thinking either there was an issue with one or more components not being fully run in, an issue with cable synergy, or the amplifier was not a good match for the room size. For example, Magico use very high current mono blocks in their cavernous listening room (Soulution) almost exclusively because most power amps would run out of puff trying to deliver enough current to pressurize that room. Generally mono blocks are a better choice to drive a moderately difficult load like the S5 Mk2's in a large listening room, with the possible exception of some massive stereo amps like the Vitus MP-S201, Boulder 2160/3060 etc.
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May 14, 2017, 02:27 PM #22
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Yes, it does not seem logical, I wondered if the cables would be used.
Probably return to Sound Sevilla, to listen to the M3 with the same equipment, but changing the Vitus CD, for a DAC Wadax Atlantic (Pedro, the owner of Sound, says he never heard anything like that in digital).Francisco
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May 15, 2017, 12:51 AM #23
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Synergy is important with the S5 Mk2's. Vitus gear should be placed on Stillpoints, and the best cables i've found for synergy are Jorma Prime/Statement, Siltech Royal Signature series & PAD copper cables.
Vitus amps should be left on for most of the day to really reach their best. On the SS-103, rock mode is generally preferred for the most musical sound.
Also Vitus's best dac is the MP-D201. The Signature series dac is the SCD-025Mk2 which is like 85% of the performance of the MP-D201. Advocates of tube dacs always claim they're better than ss dacs like Vitus. I wouldn't say better, just different. Is a matter of preference.
Finally, rule of thumb: Vitus sounds best with Vitus. Vitus power amps are best paired with VA preamps, otherwise the results can be disappointing.
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Mayyybee after first taking the amp out of the box dead cold, but after that, warm up time from standby should be greatly reduced. For expediency, I copied/pasted a relevant passage from Chris Thomas's review of the SIA-025 below. I agree with his view that the amp should reach optimal thermal conditions after no more than 12 hours from standby. In my experience you can start doing critical listening after 2-3hrs from standby in Class A mode. Though there is always some variance due to environmental factors, hence YMMV.
From stand-by, straight into class A I would say that you are looking at a half hour before it really begins to sing and then it just seems to keep getting better. Even after a solid afternoon and evening's listening I would swear that the amplifier was growing more fluid, textural and resolute with better dynamic contrasts, tonal shading and the delicacy of its musical message just seems to become more profound.
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May 15, 2017, 07:59 PM #26
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If it is necessary to warm up the amps for a long time before listening, I wonder about the heat and power bill, especially with the bigger models like SS103, SM103..
I used to have Pass labs XA series. They could heat up the room.
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May 16, 2017, 04:08 AM #27
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Coming from Nagra VPA monos the Vitus is a pleasure to use in summer. The heat from the VPA was unpleasant in summer. The Virus use a UI transformer that is very efficient. Same consumption as a lightbulb for the sia-025 been powered in A/B mode. Noticed the difference with the household electricity consumption as well.
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May 16, 2017, 07:50 AM #28
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Alectiong, my SIA-025 integrated only gets to very warm to maybe mildly hot after several hours operation in Class A mode. Certainly not a room heater like some of the old Pass and Krell Class A amps. The latest SM-011 mono's & SS-103 use what VA call 'Intelligent Class A bias' which uses a circuit which measures the temperature on the output devices – and adjust bias slightly – to maintain a temperature on the output devices within +/- 2 degrees. This way optimal thermal conditions are maintained at all loads (a key to their liquid sound).
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May 17, 2017, 09:26 PM #29
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I home auditioned the SS-103. It is warm but certainly unlike the heat of the Pass XA series, so my concern was allayed. I have been using the Vitus SS-025 (Class A15W/Class AB 300W). The SS-103 is a very significant step up to my ears. The improvement in focus, control, dimensionality, the weight and the bass really surprised me. The Rock and Classic modes give different perspectives. I will eventually figure out which mode I prefer. I was so impressed I bought the unit.
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May 18, 2017, 05:30 AM #30
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Congratulations on your new amp Alectiong & great choice with your Rockport Cygnus speakers! Thanks for your feedback. The SS-103 has a lot more Class A power obviously, and borrows technology from the MP-S201. What preamp are you using if you don't mind me asking? The ideal match for that amp would be the SL-103 .
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May 18, 2017, 07:01 AM #31
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Thanks Melbguy1. For preamp, I use the older SL102. Maybe one day I will send it in for upgrading to the current model.
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May 18, 2017, 07:19 AM #32
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Congrats Alectiong. She's a beauty. Let us know how it sounds.
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May 18, 2017, 07:24 AM #33
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Thanks Mike. I will post more impressions after burn-in .
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May 18, 2017, 07:26 AM #34
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A real beauty! Congratulations for your choice. I really love the Vitus sound. Did you have the possibility to compare the 103 to the 102? My local dealer was until last year the Italian importer for Vitus and he said that the 103 sound different from the 102.
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Thanks Audiophon. I didn't compare with 102. I heard it before at shows but my dealer no longer has any more units.
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I think Vitus is launching the new SM 103's in Munich show. Let's wait for the reports.
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I am quite excited to receive my SM103, apparently the first pair installed in my part of the world. Let them run in for a week and see.
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July 12, 2017, 09:08 PM #39
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July 12, 2017, 09:29 PM #40
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Congrats!! Those are big beauties! Let us know how they sound.
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SS-103 incoming for home demo next week. Speakers will be YG Hailey, Vivid Giya G2, and Wilson Benesch Endeavour. Am trying to locate a pair of Magico S3's too.
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Will also be using a pair of Berning Quadrature Z's as comparison amps too.
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Most of the kit now gone, so time for some feedback. The Vitus was good, with all the attributes that you'd expect - plenty of power, liquid sound, accurate timbre, stunning on vocals etc. However, the Bernings were better in many respects - quicker, more transparent, even more accurate in terms of timbre, and made the Vitus sound almost lazy in comparison (even though it isn't in isolation).
The area where the Vitus scored better was in terms of current drive (as you'd expect of a solid-state design vs valves), meaning it was a much better partner for the relatively inefficient YG Haileys where the Berning sounded thin. With the more sensitive speakers, however, the outcome was in favour of the Bernings for the reasons outlined above.
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August 5, 2017, 06:22 PM #46
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Thanks for the feedback!
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The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
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