Vitus versus Gryphon

I have heard as well that balanced inputs, if possible, are the way to go with Vitus given the design.

I do have to say if someone likes tubes but wants the power/bass control of solid state they should try to demo Vitus gear.  Been looking for this kind of sound signature for a while and was shocked the first time I heard the RI-101.

Gryphon and Vitus are both great amps.  I demoed both the Diablo 300 and the RI-101 and liked the RI-101 since it was a bit more organic and fit the sounds signature I have been looking for for a while.  The Diablo was great, just felt that it sounded a bit harsh on some songs. If I was to guess it was from the preamp side not the amp.  I felt the RI-101 combined the full body sound like tube, with clear/crisp highs, and tight controlled bass.  I have never heard anything quite like it.  I can only imagine how good the SIA-30 is.

If you like more forward vocals then you may like the Diablos better.  It’s a total personal preference.  

Nasaman, congrats on your purchase!

Georgehifi,  you stated above you didn't know the specs of the Vitus products, not sure it's fair to give advice relying on Vitus's website marketing/specs.

While the Diablo 300 is an amazing and powerful integrated, the Vitus products have some of the most enormous power supplies around.

Vitus has a unique sound signature and if he loves the RI-100, then I have absolutely no doubt he would love the RI-101 and up even more.  The SIA-30 has a similar power supply as their Masterpiece 4 piece mono blocks.