Vitus Audio to unveil SIA-030 at High End 2019

Still lonesome at the top is Hans-Ole Vitus. Where? Preparing his booth in Munich for the upcoming High End Show? No, that’s not what I mean. With a staggering score of 93 it’s remains the best product we’ve tested so far. Period. I’m talking about the most impressive amplifier I’ve ever heard in my own listening room: please read our review of the Vitus Audio SIA-025.

Step up to SIA-030

The new Vitus Audio SIA-030 is build on a foundation of knowhow and in-house quality production. Hans-Ole can present 12 years of pedigree in integrated amplifiers. What motivates a man to try to make an already excellent product even better? So, the wait is finally over. The Vitus Audio SIA-030 was programmed for Q4/2017. But like fine wine…some things do take time. Certainly if you want to achieve audiophile excellence.

Features preview

• Dimensions: 435 x 268 x 530mm
• Expected final weight: 55Kg
• 2.2KVA custom design transformer, vibration suspended
• 400.000uF pre-capacitator bank
• Shielded preamplifier internal ‘chasis’
• Airflow optimized for maximum cooling with no fans
• 30Watts in class A at 8Ohm
• 200Watts in class AB at 8Ohm
• Power rating almost doubles for 4Ohm
• Class A / AB mode switchable
• Fully regulated PSU including output stage
• Linestage gain up to 12-18dB
• Phono stage supports MC / MM

The rear plate

• Everything separated nicely, in complete mirror configuration
• Standard inputs: 2 x RCA unbalanced and 3 x XLR fully balanced line inputs
• Speaker outputs are true balanced
• Pre-out unbalanced to be compatible with most active subs
• RJ45 / USB logical inputs for easy firmware updated
• Optional phono stage and DAC / Streamer