VITUS AUDIO RS-101

The Vitus Audio RS-101 is designed as the perfect companion to the RL-102 preamplifier, yet it asserts itself as a power amplifier that firmly embodies a design philosophy without compromise. As a direct evolution of the musical core of the RI-101 integrated amplifier, this amplifier elevates the listening experience to an even more refined level, seamlessly blending power and delicacy with surprising naturalness. Whether reproducing the emotional impact of a full orchestra or the subtlety of an intimate jazz trio, the RS-101 maintains impeccable control, delivering sound quality of the highest order.

Power is only one of its most evident qualities: 300 watts per channel into 8-ohm loads and 600 watts into 4-ohm loads provide an impressive dynamic reserve, but what truly sets this amplifier apart is its ability to reveal every timbral nuance and micro-detail with clarity that never sacrifices musicality. This is also thanks to the intelligent Class A bias management, which imparts rare fluidity and naturalness to the reproduction, free from coloration and with a background silence that allows the music to emerge authentically.

Although it belongs to Vitus Audio’s so-called “Reference Series,” the brand’s entry-level line, the RS-101 reveals from the very first listen a close kinship with the company’s more ambitious electronics. This is also confirmed by Dave Thomas of Stereo Times, who praised the impeccable build, meticulously crafted design, and sonic performance of its predecessor, the RS-100, noting that it retains much of the magic of the brand’s top-tier models. With the RS-101, accessing the Vitus universe is not only possible but deeply rewarding.

Technical specifications:

• Inputs: 1 pair XLR analog (L+R); 1 pair RCA analog (L+R)
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• nput sensitivity: 2 VRMS (XLR and RCA)
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ (XLR and RCA)
• Outputs per channel: 1 speaker output
• Output impedance: 0.075 Ω
• Power WRMS at 8 Ω: ~8 W Class A; ~300 W Class AB
• Power WRMS at 4 Ω: ~16 W Class A; ~600 W Class AB
• Frequency response: +800 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion (THD + noise): <0.01%
• Standby power consumption: 3 W
• Operating power consumption: 90 W
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 195 x 435 x 435 mm
• Weight: 42 kg
• Materials: aluminum body and hidden heat sinks