Magico Q7 and Vitus

[stereo]

just saw this review, nice read and interesting to see that Q7 works very well even with the entry level of Vitus amps.
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue70/magico_vitus.htm

 

[Bruce B]

I didn't see a price of the Vitus.

 

[JackD201]

$16,000 with Phonostage option

 

[mep]

i didn't see a price of the vitus.

$13k.

 

[Bruce B]

$16,000 with Phonostage option

That's great if it's a good as he says it is.

 

[LL21]

just saw this review, nice read and interesting to see that Q7 works very well even with the entry level of Vitus amps.
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue70/magico_vitus.htm

Great review...thanks! Very interesting reading about both Vitus and Q7.

 

[ack]

Just read the review, couldn't agree more on the Q7's character when driven by quality ancillary equipment. The Vitus line looks very intriguing...

 

[Jazzhead]

Hans Ole Vitus has just taken delivery of his personal Q7's as we speak ....

 

[JackD201]

That's great if it's a good as he says it is.

Indeed. The "little" class A Vitus integrated (30wpc IIRC) is a very, very good sounding piece. If its big brother is anything like it, that's a great deal.

 

[Bruce B]

Indeed. The "little" class A Vitus integrated (30wpc IIRC) is a very, very good sounding piece. If its big brother is anything like it, that's a great deal.

I'm confused. The RI-100, as reviewed here, is $16k? The "little" one is cheaper?

 

[mep]

I'm confused. The RI-100, as reviewed here, is $16k? The "little" one is cheaper?

30 watts vs. 300 watts?

 

[Bruce B]

30 watts vs. 300 watts?

So the RI-100 at 300/600 wpc is only $16k?

 

[LL21]

Hans Ole Vitus has just taken delivery of his personal Q7's as we speak ....

interesting...are these his personal flagships now? Or does he own 3 sets of speakers?

 

[JackD201]

The "little" one (SIA-025, I had to look it up to double check) is more expensive. It is from the next product range up the Vitus ladder (Signature Line). Gorgeous sounding little beast. Loved them driving Kipods.

 

[Jazzhead]

interesting...are these his personal flagships now? Or does he own 3 sets of speakers?

They are being broken in at the factory ,once done he intends to move them to his personal space . He has a Grande Utopia, his current reference, which is up for sale . Two other speakers he considers highly are the Gauder Acoustics RC-11 and the Estelons

 

[Jazzhead]

30 watts vs. 300 watts?

The SIA-25 is pure Class A , sweeter sounding more refined ... RI-100 Class A/B more ballsy.

 

[LL21]

They are being broken in at the factory ,once done he intends to move them to his personal space . He has a Grande Utopia, his current reference, which is up for sale . Two other speakers he considers highly are the Gauder Acoustics RC-11 and the Estelons

Interesting...have you heard Gauder or Estelon? I have seen the video of the Gauder RC-11...'live vs Gauder'.

 

[Jazzhead]

Not the Gauder , but the Estelon yes , great speaker ,very coherent , does not call attention to itself . Am not too hot on it;s looks though .

 

[LL21]

Not the Gauder , but the Estelon yes , great speaker ,very coherent , does not call attention to itself . Am not too hot on it;s looks though .

Interesting...how does it compare with Q7? or any other SOTA speakers?

 

[rhbblb1]

I hate to put a damper on this thread, but the reviewer descibed a holographic soundstage. How can that be with the speakers stuck against the front wall corners? Is the holography several feet in front of the speakers? If so, amazing! If not, can we trust any of the review? I believe the tonal quality was great, but a holographic soundstage? Count me skeptical.