Ss-103

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bobwah

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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 [emoji3][emoji2]

Would be interested in any experience from owners or those that have heard it.

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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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Thanks for the feedback! Definately one to keep an eye out for.. That and the Soulution 511 look great options
 
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 .
 
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!
 
Can the ss-103 be used in mono confit?


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Mike said:
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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Haa Ha , little did they know how much you needed their Brawn .... :)

That Vitus is a beautiful piece ...
 
a.wayne said:
Haa Ha , little did they know how much you needed their Brawn .... :)

That Vitus is a beautiful piece ...
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Thanks Wayne, and DEFINITELY needs to be plugged into the wall or AudioQuest 7000 (with it's 90amp reservoir).

As a "tubes rule" guy, let's just say, the Vitus leaves me conflicted. :)
 
Mike said:
As a "tubes rule" guy, let's just say, the Vitus leaves me conflicted. :)
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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.
 
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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Alectiong said:
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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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.
 
The speakers are Rockport Cygnus. 90dB, 4ohm per the specs.


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Alectiong said:
The speakers are Rockport Cygnus. 90dB, 4ohm per the specs.
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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.
 
Thanks. Will try to do a home audition this week with the SS103.


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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!
 
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.
 
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