JM Lab Utopia Speaker Inspection with Vitus Audio SS-010 Power AMP

[@BlueToad2222]

of the hundreds of home theater and speaker set ups, this one is my favorite... consequently probably the most expensive set up too. great sound, wish people with systems like this would let people just come and listen.

[@lariboule1976]

This could be a first buy for me if i am a lottery winner ! It's a dream having a room only for that too (and before a cinema). Congrats and I understand your choices in the life !

[@rangphet]

Vitus and Focal are Match made in heaven.

[@binkleybloom]

Breathtaking track choice on a breathtaking system. The quiet of the piano and dark chocolate voice that Krall has.... goosebumps even through the window of the camcorder. Your video made my friday start with a smile. Thank you!

[@mectechman1]

Well I'm not a Hifi buff in general, but who doesn't like nice systems with great sound? Happily i found this by coincidence. Why? Because a couple of years ago I had the pleasure to listen to music from great system like this. It had these magnificent JBL Grand Utopia, huge massive speakers. Biggest ones I've ever seen. The owner played different music for us by our choice. For a noob like me it was like sitting inside a concert, breathtaking! This clip reminded me of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@vinoheart]

The vocals are just amazing, singer right in front of you. WOW.

[@wilbanat]

What a lovely looking set up, But how can anybody comment on the sound, think I will just believe it sounds fantastic.....

[@hbaboris]

This weekend I had the chance of listening the Vitus Audio Monoblocks of 100watts A Class and the preamplifier.INCREDIBLE sound !!! You should control yourself to not being completely involved by the music and to forget the time. This week I should receive the SS 101 like yours with very few hours in order to test in my set up. I will report my thoughts.

[@veteq101]

great setup, love the focal product. very easy to drive and sound amazing. Worth the money

[@KennethJianGuan]

Such a beautiful systems! Thanks for sharing of this! No doubt you're rich. This Utopia is my dream!

[@jameschant2740]

Amazing high-end gear. Cheers !

[@davidkuntz4295]

Just recently been researching Vitus. Its amazing to me how such low wattage can drive such large Hi End speakers with such clarity. Amazing amps! Big fan of Focal too. Some day.....

[@jameschant2740]

That's quite a splash for a first video. I can't imagine what the encore will be. Cheers !

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

It sounds glorious.

[@Dave30867]

All i know is when you listen to a live recording cd / album and if it sounds like a studio recording , well you can hear that it is quality sound . Nice System

[@lobotq]

What a nice setup you have ,,really cool

[@mynameistooey]

great video fantastic system keep up the good work

[@jeffcats88]

Absolutely remarkable. I've always wanted to have a sample of the JM Lab Utopias. Certainly it's compromised through the microphone of your camcorder but I'm certain if I heard these in person I wouldn't be able to listen to my stereo afterwards! Thank you for posting this. You have an amazing set-up for sound reproduction.

[@weerlor]

@Jijizoe Thank you for your comments. Remeber that the speakers were purcahsed 8 years ago. I also don't like Jadis stuff, a lot off issue with Tube. Vitus (made in Denmark) just KICK ASS EVERYTHING PERIOD. Good stuffs now come out of Denmark (Vitus Audio), Germany (Transrotor, Acoustic Art), USA (Magico), Sweden (Marten). I guess different time, diferent choice... Good Luck.

[@kiton1000]

Congrats on your beautiful system, the sound is crystal clear but a tad bright. I am a big fan of Wilson speakers and the Cannalis Allegra 2.0 (formerly Sonics by Joachim Gerhard). I will definitely trial some Vitus Amps. Enjoy.

[@morosso1968]

you've got an awesome setup there. hands down!

[@willybilly008]

I like both the SolidTech component racks!!

[@nexiabiamp]

Very nice system my friend.

[@motorcitydeadman]

Excellent system. True high end!

[@krellkiller1]

I have the same speakers but drive them with a pair of Krell kas2 amps and simaudio moon P8 preamp and sometimes Melody 1688s preamp and PM845 mono blocks, and sometimes BAT VK60, they all work great with these speakers. great speakers!!!

[@borlach321]

wow, those are immense! I just picked up a pair of 836v speakers-all I could afford. Nice job. I am also thinking of a tube integrated. I like my YBA but I love the sound of tubes.

[@razrbhr8888]

Beautiful setup!

[@weerlor]

As I mentioned in my post 12 months ago, "Vitus is simply the best. Period". Till today, I still can not find anything else that would come close to Vitus's performance.

[@hbaboris]

Amazing video. Vitus is the best integrated amplifier I have already listen..I mean, musicality. My current integrated amplifier is a Rega Osiris...it seems similar to me to Vitus concerning some sound areas and much cheaper...for me, better of other "on fashion" integrated amplifiers like Dartzeel, Diablo, Goldmund, Passa Labs, etc... however, Vitus is still the best. Congratulations.!!!

[@LourivalCunha1956]

Um sistema de "outro mundo"!

[@weerlor]

I think for Vitus, the trick is the in power supply. It is simply a wonderful power AMP.

[@gerardfletcher1203]

man thats pure pleasure fantastic

[@Jijizoe]

@weerlor , it's sure you're a very serious music listener! In my country such hifi system are not known, or don't exist even on market. but i know how serious is the hifi universe in USA, Europe or Japan. I don't know some of the brands you've told me. I listen to music all the time and i appreciate hifi universe lol. Thanks for loving music, good luck too!

[@DjICEbrooklynNYC]

Sweet sound!!!!!!

[@kong890]

Your a lucky man,thnx for sharing.Cheers!!!

[@baukiki]

Can't wait to see your set up for Revel Gen Ultima.

[@weerlor]

Solid Tech, Radius.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

@MrVuHNguyen You know, that's the most valid comment I've seen on a speaker video in a while. The enjoyment you get out of a pair of speakers is the longest lasting, most gratifying you can have for the dollar.

[@deviceundertest]

best part of the video is from 1:40 to the end, I can hear clearly that speakers are awesome, how you did it without bi-ampling

[@jesseroman3]

Dream system!

[@scott32661]

nice wor of art

[@eliteaudio86]

I think this system actually made my computer speakers sound better lol, very nice

[@sheek1982]

i'd make love to this system if it were possible :P

[@Patryczekk93]

Wow... Nice system audio :) Respect :)

[@justjoe469]

wow that is awesome.

[@vagomaniac]

High end, taste full equipment mate, though small room for the poor utopias. I was also into tubes, then hybrids, but after all: state of the art solid state gives you everything. Warmth, musicality, dynamics... The best choices are pass, chord, burmester, symphonic line, gamut, gryphon, and vitus of course. Enjoy your system. :) AUDIO PHYSIC owns

[@weerlor]

Thank you for your feedback, I'd totally agree that room treatment will makes a big improvement to the performance of the system. What do you think of Franck Tchang Resonators Products?

[@weerlor]

I like them too, I think they look nice and value for money.

[@simon49191]

wooow 0.0 ...very beautifoul sound,,,quality is very optime..

[@patton59]

Bien le son, le caméscope fait un bruit de fond !

[@KennethJianGuan]

This is the best sound quality KZbin Video I have ever heard! Wonder how much that systems cost?

[@mangolovin]

Great system! Love the speakers. Trying to get a pair of focals myself, a much lower model than yours. any idea where to start weerlor?

[@omnivorace]

Nice system. But I'm wondering if the Micro Utopia (excellent too) are not better adapted for that room size ?

[@KryotixVids]

Ooowhowhooooo... I'll admit.. I am obSCENELY jealous lol... I'll be having a listen of that track on my own system though. Might have to buy the single or something.

[@motorcitydeadman]

You're welcome! I can only get the Electra 1038 be, but it's a good speaker too, no?

[@mangolovin]

Thank you weerlor. Currently using the Krell S300i and a Oppo 95, trying to maybe use a pair of focals in the future. Not sure exactly which model but definitely under 5k. Andy of the focal speakers you've heard kind of worth getting in this budget? or do you prefer another type of speaker brand? Thanks for the advice on using Vitus. Still a little out of budget for me. (small wallet) I will check out Vitus when money permits. =)

[@ardmoretwo]

prince sc + princess ic? superb! i was using ks elation sc few years ago n the prince sc was much better in my system then.

[@weerlor]

Merci pour votre commentaire. Je suis entièrement d'accord avec vous.

[@gilbf00]

PERFECT!!!

[@weerlor]

Hi, the performance of lower-mind and bass depends heavily on the cable you used. I've previous a few pairs of Transparent and MIT cables. I found that these cable do not deliver a tight bottom end as Siltech cables featured on the video.

[@hbaboris]

It would be nice if you could post a music with more dynamics . Does the Vitus drive the JM Lab easily ?

[@weerlor]

Thank you for your comments, I said Vitus Solid state AMP outperform all tube systems that I previously own, including a Jadis JA500 monoblock. I also listen to other type of music, including stage show such as Phantom of the opera and the usual top 40 hits.

[@ardmoretwo]

nice combo! which model siltech royal sig sc and ic r u using? their pc's too?

[@Gamez4eveR]

Decide. Cheaper Focal Chorus 836V towers handle thrash metal, heavy metal and death metal with utter ease while they (literally) blow you away. I've listened to Megadeth (Namely RIP and Peace Sells albums) on those with a NAD amp (150Wx2) at pretty high volumes. Intense, super clear, amazing sound. Can't wait to eventually (high hopes) hear Utopias. As far as I've heard I can say that Focals wipe the floor with speakers like B&W, but that's just me. They are very dynamic in my opinion.

[@mrhoffame]

How do you determine the distance they should be? Is it just by ear?

[@JesusForKing2030]

Hi, awesome system! Could you please make a video with music playing that is more dynamic and lively? Something like Bach or Led Zeppelin, if that's your cup of tea.

[@balrogtheundefeated]

U said the tube outperform all the solid state u mention, have u try different kind of recording or music in the comparison? from smooth jazz to heavy orchestra( don't worry not going to recommend u heavy metal), or from hi vocals to fast percussion track.

[@dannyniran1481]

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[@weerlor]

@mangolovin I found if you have a good amplifer will bring out the best in your speaker. I found VITUS amplifer are simply the best, period. I've previously own Mark Levinson, Krell, Jeff Rowland and mono blocks Jadis (JA-500). In the end my little SS010 25W Class A, by far outperform all my pervious amplifers. I will shortly post another video with the same setup and using my old Revel Gen Ultima bookshelf speakers. Thank you for watching.

[@joshmurr4907]

One thing you have to consider, is that those cables are FAR more expensive than what's in any of the recording studios that made the music you are listening to. Even if there was some minor change that the human ear was capable of perceiving, it would be utterly insignificant when compared to the impact of adding more room treatments, and upgrading speakers or equipment.

[@weerlor]

Hi, the bass and the mid range are heavily depended on your AMP and equipments. Good speakers and interconnect cables are also essential. I had MIT Oracle, but notices a increase in bass and improve dynamic when I switched to Siltech Royal Signature cables with these speakers.

[@weerlor]

@echopper1 Q5 might be too hard to drive for my SS010, I would prefer to have Crystal Cable Arabesque which operates at 95db.

[@weerlor]

To appreicate good cables (ultra hi-end), you equipments will also need to be hi-end (Source->Interconnect->AMP->Cables->Speakers). Thus, if you connect a $5000 speaker cable to a $100 pair of speakers, there is high chance that you will not hear any difference.

[@TheGermanExpert]

How much did you spend on the splendid music system. Can I buy it in Argos? I am from UK

[@WTHUDOIN]

hi, can you tell me the power of speaker output to push the speaker?(i am not sure did i say right) how many watts?

[@nicefish10]

Even on my computer that sounds really, really good. I have owned a commercial recording studio for about 20 years now and consider myself to be an audiophile. How much do these Utopias cost? Would love to add them to our system at home!

[@Pallemandification]

Whose version of Case Of You is it?

[@motorcitydeadman]

FM Acoustics is also a best choice. :D

[@tcr333]

What racks are they you are using?

[@owl711]

wow, emperor cables? I used to have them and think it's a brilliant match

[@KRE8TVT]

@weerlor how much is a pair of these?

[@weerlor]

From the album "Live in Paris" by Diana Krall

[@weerlor]

@AudiophileI was once a proud owner of Jadis JA500 (big tube AMP), but since I've been using the Vitus SS-010 I've found that I can still get the warmess of tube with the dynamic of solid state. Thank you for watching :)

[@AudiophileTubes]

Just GORGEOUS! Are you into tubes at all?

[@1404111979]

This video is amazing to me! However, I'd like to hear the song "The look of love" which you sang rather! :)

[@gmaestro79]

I wonder how these would sound with a real musical challenge on them like Napalm Death at ear-splitting levels.

[@hbaboris]

It is really a very nice amplifier, with a very sweet sound, however, unfortunately in my listening room it was not able to drive the Dynaudio C2 properly..lacking of power .

[@weerlor]

Thank you.

[@weerlor]

I would have to agree with you. My room is way too small (16 square meter) for those speakers. I think you shoud have a room bigger than 40 square meter for these speakers to show their true potential.

[@abengyu112751]

two thump up

[@DJWerkz]

For such an impressive looking system it sounds very 'thin' with little weight, although the mid-range clarity seems excellent. Obviously video recordings posted on youtube will never capture the true sound, so how is the lower-mid and bass response?

[@jonesy77777]

@weerlor $18,000 for speaker cables???!!!!!! Yowzah's, dang I wish I was rich:) Sounds nice, cheers for sharing.

[@motorcitydeadman]

You're welcome.

[@petertwkong]

Hi man, How much your HI Fi set.

[@melenmike]

fucking dream system man....mt compliments!!

[@weerlor]

@mangolovin I head that Vitus also released RI-100 which is more affordiable. Krell is generally a bright sounding amplifer, and focal speaker is also a bit bright in my opinon (I like warm sound). If your budget is around 5K, try to get your hand on a used Revel Gen Ultima, I purchase mine for $7.5K about 2 years ago used. Now it should be in your budget. I like it so much I once owned 2 pairs. I once compared it to a Focal Alto, in my opinon the Revel is a much better speaker.

[@IceTorch051]

did I see this exact comment on another video?

[@davidkuntz4295]

Hey...I hear Radio Shack is having a sale on speakers! You should go! LOL!!

[@thethingonlymalehave]

@raymondleeleggs actually they're polyglass i think

[@Watts378]

I'd be playing some Yinyues or Yanni something with some life to it to show those babies off!! Great setup tho!!