Vitus audio?

>>I'm not sure that comparing the Gryphon Encore to the $50K Vitus monos. is a fair comparison. <<

While it's true that it's not fair to compare these two specific amps, I think Greg's comments do answer the initial question of whether Vitus is "truely in the league of Gryphon, Boulder, Fm Acoustics, etc". I do agree that it does come down to personal preference, but IMHO they are deserving of being on the same short-list of comparably-priced amps from Boulder, Gryphon, Halcro, etc.

(disclaimer: I'm a Focus Audio dealer (Focus is the NA importer for Vitus), and I'm currently investigating becoming a Vitus dealer)

Thanks guys for the first impressions, the models I'm looking for (and are fair to compare) are the VA SS101 vs Gryphon Antilleon Sign. vs Boulder 1060series. Not the big monoblocks mentioned but their stereo (alas over 85kg) mates.
With Vitus in this category you can even used it as integrated and/or use a tube preamp and make rellevant conclusions or use it for different music genres, even for digital or analog equipment.

The speakers: Amati Anniversario, the room 8x5 sq. meters, Europe.

I'd appreciate if anyone knows the Volt/Amperes capacity for Vitus and Boulder. Gryphon has twin 1500 kva, the others?

I think the right Boulder for the comparison is 2060.

Kops, I suggest you start by auditioning the Boulder 1060 or 2060 in your system. If you like what they do, the search ends there. I strongly doubt there is anything out there that does what they do better.

As many have said this is about sound preferences, and you have to listen to the contenders to know what kind of person you are, e.g. what type of sound you prefer. :)

You're in Europe right? Call the guys at Vitus and ask if you can come visit them. They're very friendly, I don't think that would be a problem. And while in Denmark you could most likely find a Gryphon setup to listen to as well.