Vitus @ Munich 2018

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Just in from my Vitus dealer;-

The other big player in Germany in May of course will be Vitus Audio and they will have a large presence across the Vitus, Purist Audio design and Marten rooms.
In the main Vitus room the biggest news will be the new RI-101 Integrated amplfier which will make its debut. This is a much improved RI-100 (which hardly needed upgrading) incorporating the superior volume control from its big brother the SIA-025 with more volume steps. The preamp stage is fully balanced, the transformer is all new, new DC modules, better cooling ventilation and pretty much a rework for every component. You can expect even greater neutrality, resolution and microdynamics and overall a sound that is even more Class A-like. UK pricing is expect to be around £12,000.


The actual running system will be the new reference RP-102 phonostage into RL-102 linestage and RS-101 stereo amplifier. A newly updated RD-101 will also be making its debut with an improved DAC and support for Melco. We are not certain on the turntable but the Alluxity Media one will be taking care of streaming duties.
There is a small possibility that Vitus will also be showing the long anticipated SIA-030. We know there are some timing issues getting it fully ready but hopefully this will be sorted in time for the show. This 'supercharged' SIA-025 is sure to be a very key player in the Lotus portfolio once it is in full production.
The Vitus Munich room will feature Marten speakers from Sweden and the Marten room will feature full Vitus masterpiece electronics including the two mighty MP-S201's running as monos, so a visit there will be well worth it too. The Purist Audio Deisgn room will also feature a full Masterpiece system fronted by an Alluxity Media one streamer.

Long live Vitus Audio.
 
I had the opportunity to have a quick listen to the RI-101 at a dealers. We did some quick A/B comparison with Diablo 120. Both very good and usual caveat of not being my system etc etc but to my ears the RI-101 edged it on better seperation and sound stage. I have not listened to the RI-100 so cannot comment on degree of improvement.

This was listening to music I know quite well on Tidal through Melco -> Esoteric streamer -> Amps.
 
I had the opportunity to have a quick listen to the RI-101 at a dealers. We did some quick A/B comparison with Diablo 120. Both very good and usual caveat of not being my system etc etc but to my ears the RI-101 edged it on better seperation and sound stage. I have not listened to the RI-100 so cannot comment on degree of improvement.

This was listening to music I know quite well on Tidal through Melco -> Esoteric streamer -> Amps.

Hi, can you please elaborate more how the ri101 sounds?
Is it warm, transparent, dynamic, .....etc
I have it on my amp list and would be nice to have a first impression.
Thks


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Hi, can you please elaborate more how the ri101 sounds?
Is it warm, transparent, dynamic, .....etc
I have it on my amp list and would be nice to have a first impression.
Thks


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Hi, trying for the third time to reply... IT illiterate. I thought both were very good - fluid and dynamic. Lots of reviews on how good the Diablo 120 is. Not warm but certainly not cold. Vitus just edged on instrument seperation and wider sound stage but i would admit this is something that would tick audiophile box while long-term living with it is a different thing. Anyway, hope this is somewhat helpful.

I would definitely put on the audition list.
 
I had the opportunity to have a quick listen to the RI-101 at a dealers. We did some quick A/B comparison with Diablo 120. Both very good and usual caveat of not being my system etc etc but to my ears the RI-101 edged it on better seperation and sound stage. I have not listened to the RI-100 so cannot comment on degree of improvement.

This is an interesting comparison. Vitus RI series integrated becoming comparable to the smaller Diablo integrated would definitely be an improvement compared to the previous version.


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Wouldn’t GBP12k put it on a price par with the Diablo 300, not the 120? Not sure what UK pricing is for Diablo - just did some rough currency conversion sums comparing GBP12k to Singapore Diablo pricing.
 
This is an interesting comparison. Vitus RI series integrated becoming comparable to the smaller Diablo integrated would definitely be an improvement compared to the previous version.


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Yes, the dealer seemed quite pleased with the improvement, and also better volume control. I was less pleased as the Diablo 120 is mine!
 
Wouldn’t GBP12k put it on a price par with the Diablo 300, not the 120? Not sure what UK pricing is for Diablo - just did some rough currency conversion sums comparing GBP12k to Singapore Diablo pricing.

I think you are right with the new pricing. We compared against the Diablo 120 as that is my unit. Has opened a can of worms (upgradeitis) that I was not looking to get into.
 
Yes, the dealer seemed quite pleased with the improvement, and also better volume control. I was less pleased as the Diablo 120 is mine!

R S, you’re so funny. But obviously you must agree to some extent at least, as the upgradeitis has hit you.


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R S, you’re so funny. But obviously you must agree to some extent at least, as the upgradeitis has hit you.


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I did agree. Differences not massive though. Just need to do a proper audition of the Vitus RI-101 at home and then.... maybe the Diablo 300 too! Uh-oh!!


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I did agree. Differences not massive though. Just need to do a proper audition of the Vitus RI-101 at home and then.... maybe the Diablo 300 too! Uh-oh!!


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My shortlist amps so far:
Diablo 300
Ypsilon phaeton
Mbl c51( currently at home for test)
Vitus101
Pass lab int250



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That’s a good list. Due to time constraints and the spirit of you only live once (and don’t tell the missus) I have somewhat rashly just gone for the Diablo 300... so I should probably get off this manufacturers forum. :hi: I’ll be over on the Gryphon one if anyone needs me!!!
 
That’s a good list. Due to time constraints and the spirit of you only live once (and don’t tell the missus) I have somewhat rashly just gone for the Diablo 300... so I should probably get off this manufacturers forum. :hi: I’ll be over on the Gryphon one if anyone needs me!!!

Good choice - the reason I was inquiring about it was because it is hard to imagine the RI series Vitus can beat pretty much anyone.

At least the previous iteration was, let’s say, not very impressive.


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Good choice - the reason I was inquiring about it was because it is hard to imagine the RI series Vitus can beat pretty much anyone.

At least the previous iteration was, let’s say, not very impressive.


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Well, that could be fair. I did try and caveat that it was a short RI-101 audition and in the dealers set-up. My 120 was out of the back of the car and straight into action. I liked the 120 but I did think the RI-101 sounded good too and probably edged it. All said, i just bought 300 given all the positivity here and various other factors. Now I am done messing... for a bit.


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Well, that could be fair. I did try and caveat that it was a short RI-101 audition and in the dealers set-up. My 120 was out of the back of the car and straight into action. I liked the 120 but I did think the RI-101 sounded good too and probably edged it. All said, i just bought 300 given all the positivity here and various other factors. Now I am done messing... for a bit.


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And one more question, have you tried the ri101 with the built in dac?
Thks


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And one more question, have you tried the ri101 with the built in dac?
Thks


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Afraid not. It was apples to apples amplification with DAC handled by esoteric unit. My 120 didn’t have DAC module. Nor does 300. Prefer to keep options open on DAC although am sure in built modules are excellent for both Vitus and Gryphon.


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Afraid not. It was apples to apples amplification with DAC handled by esoteric unit. My 120 didn’t have DAC module. Nor does 300. Prefer to keep options open on DAC although am sure in built modules are excellent for both Vitus and Gryphon.


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Thks for the info


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