Vitus SIA 30 vs CH I1

CKKeung said:

Hello Heihei,
According to your comparison of the two preamps separately, it seems that the real star is the Heisenberg?

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Taiko Audio said:

I would agree with that. The Heisenbergs are definately the stars of the team. You may need the Stern to drive them to full satisfaction. Especially balanced as the input impedance is unconventionally low. The Bespoke cannot drive them well for example though I do prefer its texturing. I am driving them direct right now using a pair of Totaldac D1 drivers which are considerably more transparant, dynamic and lively.

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CKKeung said:

Hello Emile,
You have made me very eager to listen to the Totaldac D1-Driver, a pair of their xlr version!
Haha

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gian60 said:

When I listen in a shop CH first time around 2014/15 I had immediatly very good impression and will to try at home
When I listen many times Fm 265 or 266 with 711 and 811 from one friend and from previous distributor Audiograffiti,I liked but not a lot to bring home to try,I had Kondo before M7 and 2 Souga,and then checking the stupid price with near no discount,FM policy, I lost my small interest

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Taiko Audio said:

You should, the dynamics trigger my corneal eye reflexes. The energy and drive are something else. It also has iron grip control on the bass. Don’t get me wrong, the Stern with the Heisenbergs are a satisfying total package, but replacing the Stern with a pair of D1 drivers is like discovering you were driving with the parking brake engaged.

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heihei said:

I think the real star is the combination of Stern + Heisenberg, but yes I think much of the dynamics are coming from the power amp, while the pre is providing the sound-staging. Both seem to have very low noise floors, but then so does CH.

One thing the CH has is huge flexibility, both for pre and power. For some, this may just add complexity while for others could be a "must-have".

From the CH side, I have listened to L1 (both with and without X1), A1, M1.1, and C1. For me, the L1 is the star of the show, especially when you add the X1. If the M1.1 had been mind-blowing in my system (which it would need to be given the cost), I would have gone down the CH route. As it was, I was somewhat disappointed.

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bonzo75 said:

Wow just wow. The Pac with the 242 into the Stern and Heisenberg was just sounding amazing. Finally heard the Pacific sound brilliant absolutely brilliant, and transform the system. I don't have much time to write till the end of Jan but a big ejaculatory article coming up

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bonzo75 said:

Wow just wow. The Pac with the 242 into the Stern and Heisenberg was just sounding amazing. Finally heard the Pacific sound brilliant absolutely brilliant, and transform the system. I don't have much time to write till the end of Jan but a big ejaculatory article coming up

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howiebrou said:

Ked, Any issues with the Pacific being enclosed in a stand, heat-wise?

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Tango said:

Good god. I feel sad for you man. Take so many attempts for a month to ejac?

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Tango said:

Good god. I feel sad for you man. Take so many attempts for a month to ejac?...an article.

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bonzo75 said:

Tang I take much longer than you

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Golum said:

Strange that you both know the timings of each other

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