I agree with hamburger and the newer RI 101 Mk 2 is even better. More neutral.
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Since Covid, I had alot of time to evaluate my system, and ended up with BOTH sia025 mki and a pass x250.8 . Now they both beat my old JC1 easily, but between them I had a hard time with. Both are extremely capable but in different ways, sia025 is just more neutral, reserve, more grownup sound but very smooth. x250.8 introduced me to the pass sound, so colorful, full of life, and wild but in a good way. I’m keeping both for now, but this is my observation. PRAT wise both are extremely close, with the advantage goes to pass as its a class A/AB amp. However, keep in mind that my system's goal is wanting to lean more closely to be neutral as I use the system with movies/TV as well. I also got the pass XA25 for my bookshelf, now that’s a 2A3/45 tube amp substitute if there ever was one. |
Hi georgesallit325 Yes, it was the RI-101 Mk2 in the comparison. Great amp!!! The shootout came about because a close buddy wanted to buy an integrated amp for his Magico S-series speakers. He has since bought the Vitus. I am happy for him! |
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