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Authorized dealers for Xavian Virtuosa Anniversario

  • AUIDOtrend — in-store — Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland (website)
  • Mister Hifi — online and in-store — Raamsdonksveer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
  • Muchow Hifi & Records — online and in-store — Hamburg-Mitte, Hamburg, Germany (website)
  • soundstage ultra — in-store — El Cajon, California, United States (website)
  • Stereo Untypical — online and in-store — Guelph, Ontario, Canada (website)
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Xavian Virtuosa Anniversario

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The Virtuosa Anniversario blends grain-free clarity, intimate vocals and a remarkably solid soundstage with quick, richly textured bass. Eric van Spelde found this limited-edition three-way equally captivating with dense electronics and nuanced acoustic material, while its high sensitivity lets even low-powered valve amplification deliver expansive, energetic musicality.

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93/100
Rating for Virtuosa Anniversario

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

94/100

Build Quality

93/100

Value for Money

88/100

Pros

Exceptionally clear, delicate treble emerges from an unusually quiet, grain-free background.

Fast, textured bass has strong timing and little discernible overhang in normal rooms.

Large, stable soundstage and intimate, intelligible vocals remain composed with dense, bass-heavy material.

Unusually easy amplifier load; even 9W 300B monoblocks retained bass control, bandwidth and dynamics.

Cons

May not fully reproduce the lowest pipe-organ fundamentals in very large rooms.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"They make me want to listen to my music – all of it – all over again."

— hi-fi+

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100

The Virtuosa Anniversario is described as a highly resolved yet inviting full-range speaker, combining rich tonal colour with an exceptionally clean backdrop. Its strongest reported qualities are its clarity, spatial conviction, timing and ability to remain composed when music becomes dense or bass-heavy.

Bass

93/100

Bass is reported to be fast, dry and notably free of overhang, while retaining tonal colour and texture rather than sounding merely lean or controlled. The reviewer considers it full range in normal real-world rooms, although listeners seeking the very lowest pipe-organ fundamentals in very large spaces may want more extension.

Mid

94/100

Vocals are described as both intimate and highly intelligible, with fine nuances in Thom Yorke's voice minutely traced. The speaker also preserves vocal presence and stage solidity when substantial electronic bass enters the mix.

Treble

95/100

High frequencies are presented with unusual delicacy and clarity, emerging from a background said to be free of grain and fuzz. Electronic effects remain warm and immersive while retaining finely resolved detail, avoiding an analytical or brittle presentation.

Soundstage Imaging

95/100

The reviewer found the Xavians exceptionally capable of recreating complex, manipulated studio spaces: wide, distant and open, yet also capable of conveying deliberately claustrophobic effects. Images remain clear and the stage retains its size and solidity even with heavy low-frequency material.

Dynamics

95/100

There is said to be ample drive and impeccable timing with demanding electronic music, alongside a strong sense of rising musical tension. The speakers also allowed low-powered 300B monoblocks to perform without apparent loss of bass control, bandwidth or dynamic expression.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

93/100

The cabinet is described as thoroughly engineered, using thick high-density fibreboard, three separate internal chambers and extensive damping treatment including bitumen felt, fleece and sheep wool. At 51 kg each, the speakers appear seriously constructed, though the review does not address long-term finish durability or terminal quality in detail.

Value for Money

88/100

At €15,000 or £13,000 per pair, the Virtuosa Anniversario is positioned as a premium loudspeaker, but the reviewer argues that this is not excessive by contemporary high-end standards, particularly beside statement-level source components. That perspective, combined with its ambitious engineering and performance, suggests a price that is defensible within its specialist market rather than inexpensive.

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[ { "text": "The music, as befits a film about opera, is fantastic, and the hi-fi sound is simply perfect, not only in terms of sound, but also in terms of atmosphere.", "start": 0.0, "duration": 18.0 }, { "text": "It all contributes to me feeling like he is in the Scala when he is sitting in his living room, watching the DVD.", "start": 18.0, "duration": 8.0 }, { "text": "Many of the sound reviews and other magazines also mentioned this, so my decision to acquire this DVD was already clear.", "start": 26.0, "duration": 10.0 }, { "text": "Even before I was able to borrow him from a friend and watch a snippet, which did not diminish my enthusiasm.", "start": 36.0, "duration": 9.0 }, { "text": "When I then saw him for the full two hours, I was completely overwhelmed.", "start": 45.0, "duration": 5.0 }, { "text": "I was very touched and tears came to my eyes several times, and I found it simply perfect.", "start": 50.0, "duration": 10.0 }, { "text": "The film runs for two hours, but you don't notice that at all.", "start": 60.0, "duration": 5.0 }, { "text": "Also because there is no narrative, but only operas are shown, it becomes very exciting because it is not always the same opera, but different operas are shown, so it does not last the whole time.", "start": 65.0, "duration": 17.0 }, { "text": "The film deals with the Scala in Milan, which for music lovers and opera fans is in a way where Mecca is for devout Muslims.", "start": 82.0, "duration": 12.0 }, { "text": "It is the temple for music and opera, and the film begins with the opening of the Scala in 2004, after it was closed for three years for renovations.", "start": 94.0, "duration": 14.0 }, { "text": "It was very long, and it continues to be the story of the singers and the Scala.", "start": 108.0, "duration": 8.0 }, { "text": "It is very interesting and captivating, and every viewer, even the one who does not really care about opera, is very happy to see this DVD because the people are very happy and excited.", "start": 116.0, "duration": 16.0 }, { "text": "You will be absolutely happy and very excited.", "start": 132.0, "duration": 4.0 }, { "text": "It is a documentary, and it is a masterpiece.", "start": 136.0, "duration": 4.0 }, { "text": "So it shows very well that a documentary can also be very interesting and very well made and that you don't just like watching thrillers or blockbusters.", "start": 140.0, "duration": 11.0 }, { "text": "Conclusion: A must-have for every music lover and hi-fi sound enthusiast.", "start": 151.0, "duration": 6.0 } ]
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This was an interesting review to translate in some parts because of the nature of how a lot of the terms are expressed in the common lingo of the audiophile world. There are words that in this context are used in English anyway, but the rest of the sentence is in German. I've tried to capture the original intent. Here we go: In the first and second listening impression, I was a bit startled, because the sound of the X-A1000 was somewhat less "spacious", that is, less of a "Stereo stage" than my more expensive devices. Also, the lower bass wasn't as precise as expected. After about 10 hours of break-in, I listened again and was almost surprised: suddenly "it" was much more spaciously open, but still very precise. And the bass was also much tighter now, it wasn't wobbly or anything anymore, but really nice, precise, and dry. I can only say, absolutely recommended, and for the price, it's a "no brainer", really a top purchase. This is certainly due to the well-chosen "circuit concept", as the devices from Advance Acoustic are "double mono" constructed. If one has a good preamplifier, which is also certainly important for this power amplifier, then this unit is really top. I use this power amplifier (X-A1000) with a pre-amp from Audio GD which costs about 2000 euros. The result is just absolutely sensational for the price of around 1000 euros. Absolutely recommended.

Manufacturer's Description — Xavian

Product detailed description

"I designed these speakers so that I could enjoy music as much as I did at the beginning of my career."

Roberto Barletta

The dynamics, precision, and purity of the Ellipticor series are unique. With Virtuosa Anniversario, you can have the best that the world of reproduction technology currently has to offer in your home, and we are proud to be the first in the world to offer a mass-produced model equipped with Ellipticor transducers with such uncompromising sound quality. The Virtuosa Anniversario was created not only as a celebration of our iconic and popular Virtuosa model, but also as a journey into the innermost and hitherto hidden corners of music without technical limitations.


EXCLUSIVE SOLUTIONS

  • Ellipticor
    • The world's first mass-produced loudspeakers equipped exclusively with Scan-Speak Ellipticor drivers.
  • Innovative crossover
    • Technologically innovative and original design: the crossover does not use capacitors. The best capacitor is "no capacitor": the crossover does not use capacitors at all.
  • Original geometry
    • Phase timing of drivers using the geometry of the XN front panel.
  • Superb speed
    • Exceptional impulse response.
  • Excellent stereo
    • Exceptional soundstage and space.
  • Organicity
    • Exceptional organicity of musical expression.
  • Like in real life
    • Exceptional naturalness.
  • Exceptional components
    • Precise Danish ribbon chokes and "ultra-resistors" with copper bodies and coolers: the converters are equalized with only 5 components.
  • Suitable for any amplifier
    • High sensitivity and lively reproduction. Suitable for use with tube amplifiers.
  • All colors of music
    • With Virtuos, you will discover a new dimension in listening to your recordings: you will hear colors and information you have never heard before.
  • Rigid cabinet
    • Rigid cabinet with internal bracing and composite bitumen damping.
  • Practical solution
    • Cover grille with hidden magnetic mounting (at extra cost).
  • Precise selection
    • Driver pairing within a tolerance of +/- 0.5 dB.
  • Stable base
    • Easy installation of spikes or feet with M8 thread as needed. Integrated Soundcare adjustable decoupling system (removable).
  • Connections for demanding users
    • Bi-wiring & bi-amping.
  • Every day counts
    • High-efficiency, low-distortion front wooden elliptical bass reflex.

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Authorized dealers for Xavian Virtuosa Anniversario

  • AUIDOtrend — in-store — Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland (website)
  • Mister Hifi — online and in-store — Raamsdonksveer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
  • Muchow Hifi & Records — online and in-store — Hamburg-Mitte, Hamburg, Germany (website)
  • soundstage ultra — in-store — El Cajon, California, United States (website)
  • Stereo Untypical — online and in-store — Guelph, Ontario, Canada (website)
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