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Ah! Yes that's definitely the case when using SS preamps with this particular set of amplifiers from Vitus. I forget to mention, when I initially auditioned these, the set-up had a top line CJ preamp, the GATS2. On another occasion with the SS-103, it was partnered with CJ's ART88 (top of the...

Attn: Chris mate, Did those beautiful Vitus monoblocks arrive as yet? What's the latest update on set-up and how's it matching with your gear that is synergy wise? Also, how do you feel the grip and control on the CLX's? Do you prefer Class A or AB? Cheers, RJ

Yes, the digital downloads are available but I'm not interested in that type of format. I prefer either SACD, CD or LP, so that has been the hold up. Not readily available. Anyway, sooner or later I'll get my hands on them, no rush. Cheers mate, RJ

Nice one Rehan! Yes, those recommendations will certainly improve things by a good margin. In fact Roberto (I call him Robbo mate) has his CLX's placed on wooden blocks. Then in turn each CLX is supported by the Iso Acoustics Gaia II footers, which I'm using as well. They're fantastic for...

Finished Oregon, now listening to this one, a Japanese pressing by Three Blind Mice jazz, fantastico! Enjoy those fine tunes! RJ *just to add* this one's actually an Impex label. The transparency & detail, plus soundstage depth and musical arrangements are superb! Couldn't ask for anything more...

Trying to get these CDs from my audiophile reference recordings store, seems quire hard to source. He's been searching for over 6 months... 1 Haiduk Trio 2. Anour Brahem 3. Julian Lage At the moment listening to this one, which was recorded in 1973 at the Vanguard! Still sounding tops...

Yes very true. In fact those chaps at ARC, VTL, Manley and CJ, design their gear to drive virtually any load. To this date, I've not come across any of these that fell short of driving very difficult loads, such as big Apogee's, mighty Infinity's and the notorious VMPS speakers that were an...

Oh yeah! Look out Charlie! Get ready for a roller coaster ride. Those Vitus monoblocks will change the way you listen to music, plus will even enrich your life! I'm not kidding. They are fabulous!!! These are the Signature series of Vitus, which is their top of the line, all Class A circuits...

Dynamic stuff, on steroids!

What a shame to sell these magnificent stats! In order to equal or surpass these, you'd need to spend a truck load... even then nothing can replace them. The CLX's are one of a kind in electrostat speakers at their finest! I may try out other types, such as Alsyvox, Diptyque or Clarisys but...

Yes of course mate. Definitely not necessary to keep searching for 15yrs... hell no. What I actually meant was, I already had a top notch system back in 2004 (Apogee Diva's, CJ's Premier 8A amplifiers and the original ART preamp). That was it, end game for me. Then we decided to migrate to Aus...

Àttn: Chris Just a point to add, and worth noting since I've experienced the exact thing; when it comes to amplification and especially for CLX's, which are high performance speakers, getting the right match is essential if you want your CLX's to perform optimally. Therefore, take your time...

Yes, the SS 101 series was surpassed by the SS-103. Basically they're the same base circuit, no major changes there. However, it's the Class A bias that has been significantly been modified on the 103 series. It has far more power and control in the Output stages, thanks to having a higher Class...

G'day Chris. The Vitus SS 101 is much older series, it was ok back in the day but was surpassed by few other models. The Vitus SS-103 is the one I'm referring to, sorry I didn't mention the exact model in my list. The SS-103 is the Vitus signature series, top of the line stereo power amplifier...

Yes definitely the Magtech, no doubt. On a similar "level," we also have Krell, Bryston, Parasound, Class'e, Jeff Rowland and the list goes on... However, those I've mentioned in my post, although awfully expensive, are top notch SOTA! They're in a completely different league. They're design and...

G'day mate, just came across your post. Not specifically the Antileon but a different and bigger one! The Gryphon Mephisto. I helped a mate of mine set-up his CLX's with Mephisto, using a CJ top line preamp but it wasn't a good match. 1. The CJ preamp unfortunately doesn't use XLR connections...

Nice one JZ, that Pass Labs amp will do mighty fine! The CJ Prem350 was their best SS design ever made. Sadly no more, and as you pointed out, parts for these designs are no longer available. I had the Prem350A driving Apogee Diva's at one time, that was quite a while back. A few years ago, I...

G'day JZ, from down unda. Beautiful set-up! The CLS caught my eye, love those stats, gorgeous. The last ones I had were the CLSIIZ's driven by VTL Ref350 monoblocks, with the CJ Art preamp. It was a fine combination. Many others came and went, and now nearly 25yrs later, I have the CLX Art's...

Just returned from the audition, it was really really tops! Yes, these are the newest ones, JR top of the line monoblocks. The design specs states that they mostly operate in Class A but is also capable of switching into Class AB when required. I presume that's to do with more power on demand or...

Attn: BH Even though that chap didn't reply to your last message/ email, perhaps he now wants to keep that particular JR Amp afterall. Unless he gets his pricing right, most who sell at this level may just hold onto their gear. May be I'm wrong don't know. Anyway, just to mention an...