Boulder 866 Vs Vitus RI-101 MK2 - Part 2 [ Boogie Shred - Mike Dawes ] 

Love the boulder's immediate pace,liveliness.

Both are great, I came in thinking Boulder would win easy and was surprised to see Vitus sounds like Boulder with more soundstage and bass control im impressed

In my opinion the Vitus is a lot more musical sounding, detailed, better dynamic and quieter between notes. I felt the beat of the tune more via the Vitus.

Both are great amps. I think it’s all down to preferences. We did compared both amps with A3 as well and we more leaning towards ri101 mk2. You can listen to the combo forever without feeling fatigue. Thanks so much for sharing

Even though the Boulder has more tension, the right one, I prefer the Vitus. It has more timbric shading. The Boulder in a way simplify the timbric riproduction. There more inside each note with the Vitus. I prefer the Vitus also in this occasion, even though at the beginning, considering the choice of music I have thought I would have preferred the Boulder.

It's all about system matching ! Boulder sounds best here With speakers like the all new Graham Audio LS-5/5F I bet the VITUS would win hands down ! One of the best speakers money can buy..at any price !

Both sound excellent, you can send the one you like least to me as a gift 😁

Boulder866 all the way!!

The Boulder has a better soundstage with tighter and leaner bass but the Vitus has a more forward and detailed midrange anda better 3D image. Depend on what recording you like more and use which amp accordingly Rao.

I realize RU-vid compresses and a myriad of other issues. I still love these comparisons. Listening with quality headphones and it sounds great. I would pick the Boulder.

Boulder seems warmer and less noise.

Both amp sound great but in my opinion the Vitus has more ‘air’ and a bit more clear sound

Hola buenas noches. Siempre he tenido como, uno de mis amplificadores preferidos, al vitus ri-101 mk2, por su diseño, y comentarios muy buenos en Internet de él. También he tenido en cuenta al gryphon diablo, por identicos motivos. Y últimamente, aunque con una potencia un poco menor al aleman, acustic arts, powe 1 mk4 un amplificador integrado que es muy bonito, pero para comparar en potencia deberiamos de pasar a la etapa de potencia, accustic arts AM y el preamplificador, juntos. El boulder 866 lo habia visto por fotos en Internet, no terminaba de gustarme estéticamente, con esos contornos laterales y la pantalla poco refinada, pero ha sido al ver dos videos suyos, escuchando al boulder, cuando, ha cambiado mi percepción sobre él, sobre todo en el sonido. Me ha hecho despertar los sentidos, sacar una sonrisa, erizar los pelos del cuerpo, escuchar los diferentes sonidos totalmente separados, con temperamento, y distinguir entre ellos, y disfrutar de la musica, que creo que es un punto fundamental. Desde lo que percibo por este medio de transmisión visual, el boulder me encanta sonicamente, Desde europa, en españa, les envio un saludo, y gracias.

Boulder

That sounds awesome, I covet your system.

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Vitus sounds like you have couple of sheets on the speakers boulder 💯

I like Vitus more compare Boulder on this system. Vitus has more faster transiet attack and more resolution while Boulder is more forward and body.

Boulder 👍

Vitus better on mid range. Is price 20-30% higher than boulder 866?

it took a few listens to draw some conclusions. Mainly, the Boulders capture a live performance sound better : more organic punch and drive to the instruments, flesh out all notes exquisitely, deep immense live sound stage, vibrant dynamics and a more appealing sound in general. The Vitus display a more controlled, clinically precise treatment of the music material. Maybe, perhaps lacking the emotive nature of the Boulder is the deciding factor overall.

What are your thoughts on the Magico A3 speakers? How would you rate them in terms of tonality, dynamics, soundstage, bass extensions and HF? Is the HF sharp and fatiguing at moderate to high volumes? Is the bass extension tight and fast in its delivery? Is the midrange smooth and accurate? Have you tried any other IA's with the A3? I would appreciate feedback as I am intrigued and plan to upgrade speakers and these seem to pretty great in reviews. Currently not available for demo/ audition hence the above queries. TiA.

Both amp sounds great, and in my opinion, it is difficult find tell the differences with Magico. Could you try similar amp comparison with a different speakers, say, YG Acoustics?

Prefer the Vitus, sounds more musical at this level.

Do I see a Troels Graverson speaker at the far right? Please make a video using those speakers.

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Definitely the Boulder sounds superior by FAR! The articulation, resolution, weight, attack and dynamics are much better.

Boulder is a lot more quiet so basically Boulder is a better amplifier

where is normal music rock, metal, symphonic ?

Of course Boulder. Vitus has less contrast and "density"

Vitus sounds better.

Boulder