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Integrated amplifiers — Vitus Audio RI-101 MK.II

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Vitus Audio RI-101 MK.II
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The RI-101 MK.II is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC from Vitus Audio, built with comprehensive three-plus-two input connectivity and an exceptionally wide bandwidth. The RI-101 MK.II brings Vitus's considered engineering to a substantial integrated chassis with digital conversion built in.

Key specs that matter

Three balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs are provided, alongside the built-in DAC. Input sensitivity is 2,000mV, with input impedance at 16,000 ohms on both connections. Output impedance is 33 ohms balanced. Output power is 300W into 8 ohms, rising to 600W into 4 ohms. Frequency response extends up to an exceptionally wide 800,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 100dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.04%. At 182 x 435 x 470mm and 38kg, the RI-101 MK.II represents a serious integrated amplifier commitment reflecting Vitus's considered Danish engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect extraordinary dynamic authority reflecting the substantial 600W-into-4-ohms output combined with the exceptionally wide bandwidth, consistent with Vitus's broader uncompromising engineering philosophy.

Pairing

The built-in DAC covers digital sources directly without needing a separate outboard converter.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    RI-101 MK.II

  • Type

    Integrated Amplifier with DAC

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    2000

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    16 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    16 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    33

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • D/A conversion

    N/A

  • Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output power (8Ω) (W)

    300

  • Output power (4Ω) (W)

    600

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    800 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    >100

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)

    0.04

  • Damping factor

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    182 × 435 × 470

  • Weight (kg)

    38

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