Vitus integrated amp v 552/500

Definitely!
Actually, I have been thinking about buying a bread oven, and so some advice might be useful. The only problem is that I wouldn’t have the willpower not to finish the freshly cooked bread in one sitting, and the weight would begin to pile on even more than at the moment.

I knew someone would rise to that

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Back to the thread title (!!), I agree with one of your previous posts about ‘matching’ in the widest sense. Having heard various systems in various rooms over the years, one of issues which is apparent is ‘matching’, especially as one is tempted to climb the Naim ladder - this, in the belief, that a NAP500DR will be able to ‘properly drive’ most of the speakers which will be set before it - and we all know how some speakers have secret impedance curves/traits which aren’t obvious or don’t reveal themselves until extensively tested in a room. The blurb about the ability to drive down to 2ohms etc, and the 500 tag are a tad misleading to me - a NAP500 isn’t a high current pumping amp akin to some of the competition.

When it comes to the Vitus debate, (if I read things correctly) it seems the SIA-030 can pump a lot more current than a 500, and this, similar to other threads about the absence of grunt of the SN3 (in relative terms), suggest it has a bit of a head start in getting some speakers to work better. Whether the sound signature is preferable must be down to personal choice.

I, like others around these parts, am an interested bystander in all this, having climbed the Naim pathway.

Of all the systems I’ve heard, the best have been where Naim amps have been teamed with ‘efficient’ 8-ohm speakers. Whenever I’ve heard Naim amps teamed with 4-ohmers (think some legacy B&Ws), the amps haven’t been able to get the speakers to stir, even though the specs suggested otherwise.

This thread doesn’t seem much different to legacy thoughts about US-originated amps (Krell et al). Plenty of current but relatively little drama in the replay.

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My 500 works very well with Shahinian Diapasons which I am told dip down to 2 Ohms at some frequencies…

The 250DR is also pretty capable with the Obelisks, which likewise dip down to 2.

interesting, which are these 8 ohm speakers… I am thinking of a change of speaker myself.

Didn’t you just complain in another thread that fellow forum members keep getting off topic? How does your struggle to secure bread flour relate to the virtues of Vitus amplification?

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We got some from Lakeland online. They have stock and the order took much less time to arrive than they said.

We were ordering a washing line so got free delivery.

+1

In our street, we ordered from Shipton Mill. A kind neighbour organised the collective order. It took a while for the flour to arrive, but it eventually did. We are happy with the quality. :bread:

Bloody hell Phil, they are still going on about flour and bread making, what’s the matter with them?! :crazy_face::partying_face: ATB Peter

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My starting point would the various ranges of Focals. I know many struggle with the Be tweeters (some perceived shrillness) but I don’t and in the right room (not over-bright perhaps), properly set-up etc, I think these are very good.

The best tweeter replay I’ve ever heard came from a Focal Be tweeter - the detailing was amazing.

Focal - yes these are high sensitivity speakers… no matter how many times I have auditioned these, it just doesn’t click with me… but will try to audition again.

Other than focal, I was thinking of Proac, seems to be easy to drive also?

I agree. If members wish to discuss bread making and flour further, may I suggest one of you start a new thread over in the padded cell. Thank you.

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I feel you too easily take the party of a well known member Richard, without any offense towards you.
This same member is bashing threads which he doesn’t like, be it English Electric, now Vitus.
But generally it’s often others that pay the dividend.

We are a lot to observe what Newcomer wrote just after my post.

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Anyone would rate it as “I sell advice but for me I don’t have,” or as a magical double measuring stick…

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The higher the ProAc range, the more 4 Ohms impedances and down… ProAcs demand high current…

FR, you of all members must be able to appreciate that I try hard to be as fair as I can across the board, giving nobody in particular any special favour. I’m sure the member you allude to will perfectly understand that, as well as you. Of course nobody is privy to the work that the moderator does in the background, the main aim is to help and try to encourage positivity rather than to apply sanctions, which should only ever be applied judiciously and sparingly, if at all.

For all that, I realise that right now the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown is having a serious effect on people’s mental health and wellbeing. Tempers tend to vary quickly and easily and frustration gets the better of us.

I must say though that you would do well to heed my requests - that members not speak/post ill of others on here. If you have an issue and feel that a member has broken forum rules in some way then the first thing you do is just flag it so I can take a look and make a judgement either way. If there’s anything else you wish to discuss then rather than take this thread off topic, you know how to contact me.

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Hi Dunc
I’m running a Vitus RI-100 (plus DAC module) into a pair of Fact12’s and am very happy with the result. Source is Melco SSD, and RP10 for analogue. Moved from an NDX/SN2. Happy to share any thoughts on the combo/move from Naim, though obviously having the amp in your house in your system will be the acid test and allow you to make up your own mind.
Cheers
Matt

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A bit of lunch time drinking helps no end Richard :face_with_hand_over_mouth: ATB Peter

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Thanks for your response.
I prefer not to comment more , because it’s not the right place to do it.
It’s just tiring that the same persons continue to bash some threads, discuss off topic in threads they have no interest, and in the meantime we can’t react without risking to have the threads closed.
So yes, it’s always the same persons who pay the dividend.

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I’m sure others here would also be interested in your findings… :wink:

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