dCS Vivaldi system was launched in 2012. After 8 years, dCS will launch a new flagship series very soon. Rumor is this year, but given the current pandemic, the launch will probably be delayed.
Another reason to stop the Vivaldi series is new disc transport mechanism from Esoteric is no longer available. dCS is using up her warehouse stock at the moment and has to leave some for future maintenance. Vivaldi transport will soon discontinue. Vivaldi One uses transport mechanism from Denon which is certainly not on the same league.
For those who are considering to upgrade to or going to buy Vivaldi, these are the factors to consider.
I am not close enough to the company to know when they will replatform their top of the line. I will say as a. Vivaldi owner who purchased in 2012....they have provided some significant upgrades over the last eight years that has allowed my stack to advance with the industry. I think you may have Rossini transport confused with Vivaldi One In your statement above.....the Vivaldi One uses the Esoteric VMK3 transport
i think a question is whether the next replatform by dCS even uses a transport....will be interested to see. DCS also offers one of the best trade in programs....they take care of their customers
i will say since I have more free time than usual...I went back and read this thread from the beginning. Interesting to watch the discussions evolve.....hard to believe this is an eight year old product....but still one of the best I have heard. YMMV