Mike Reed
pfm Member
I made the same switch more than 7 months ago with trading in my Naim 552 agaits a Vitus SIA-025 and never regretted it.
You forgot to mention the power side. Which amp(s) did you have with the 552?
I made the same switch more than 7 months ago with trading in my Naim 552 agaits a Vitus SIA-025 and never regretted it.
O.P., Spd and Maragoo,
As the SIA-O25 runs (or can run?) in class A, is powering up for long periods or even 24/7 a sensible option? Just wondering what the consumption spec's say and whether there's an idle function.
I'll seek out somewhere to have an initial listen to Vitus. It would be great if somebody did a bake off with this kind of equipment.
Well, Richard (Lotus) isn't that far from you; that'd be an easy initial listen, I'd imagine.
However, there are other amps out there which reveal Vitus to be quite coloured and masking a lot of detail. For me, however, I wanted more detail retrieval, so ended up elsewhere. I guess my recommendation therefore would be to try and back-to-back Vitus with something different just to make sure you are happy with the style of presentation.
Thanks to the OP for this thread. It has been interesting and I have learned quite a lot.
I've never heard Vitus equipment.
I don't want to get on the Naim-go-round again. It's too expensive and upfront PRAT is fatiguing.
Jack
This was me, NDS, 272/250Dr, S400s, got tired and moved on, I tested Vitus, CHORD DAVE, now with Devialet and new CI board, but itching on Vitus again due to this thread
It's amazing how infectious well thought out reviews can be.
Jack
Well done to the OP for taking the time to write his review. A lovely read. I don’t really think I can call myself an audiophile as I’ve never owned anything with Naim written on the box..
It's amazing how infectious well thought out reviews can be.
And which Amps do you mean?
Berning Quadrature Z's were perhaps the best at revealing this attribute of the Vitus. The Bernings are lightening-quick and incredibly transparent amps, making the Vitus sound somewhat sluggish and veiled in comparison. TBH I've not found much to touch the Bernings for a combination of transparency, timbral accuracy, and speed, with the exceptions of Constellation and Soulution.
Berning Quadrature Z's were perhaps the best at revealing this attribute of the Vitus. The Bernings are lightening-quick and incredibly transparent amps, making the Vitus sound somewhat sluggish and veiled in comparison. TBH I've not found much to touch the Bernings for a combination of transparency, timbral accuracy, and speed, with the exceptions of Constellation and Soulution.