Gryphon Audio Diablo 300 REVIEW Conclusion Amazing HiFi Integrated Amplifier DAC
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In this video I am concluding the REVIEW for the Gryphon Diablo 300 High End Integrated HiFi Amplifier and this version also has a built in DAC.which is also exceptional.
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Great review Terry. It actually prompted me to travel to Nintronics and audition both Diablo’s for myself. It was really interesting to do a side by side comparison. The amplifiers are quite different, as you mentioned in your review. We used Sonus Faber Olympia Nova III speakers for the purpose of the demo, which I can report were a really nice pairing for both amps. I was very impressed with both but it may not come as any great surprise that I much preferred the presentation of the 300. I tried a couple of external DACS but found the synergy and sweet spot at least for me was with the Gryphon internal DAC. The guys at Nintronics were great and couldn’t have been more helpful. I’ve auditioned quite a few amps now but the Diablo 300 is the simply the best I’ve heard by quite some distance. Very smooth and dynamic! I’m enjoying the channel so thanks for producing some great content. It would be good to hear your thoughts on some of the bigger Gryphon separates, if you ever get the opportunity! Best wishes.
I've heard the Diablo 300 several times at shows and it's an absolutely amazing and impressive piece, but a little above my pay-grade, so I purchased the Hegel H590 integrate and I couldn't be happier!!! The Hegel H590 is indeed one of those "End-Game" pieces, as well. But, you've got to take your hat off to the Gryphon Diablo 300.
I completely agree. I have edged ever closer with Hegel upgrades and am now welcoming a new Diablo 300 into the home next week with Marten Parker Duo speakers. I listened to them in the showroom and compared with H590 and Alta Audio Alecs (currently use Harbeth M40.2A). The Hegel H590 suited the Alta Audio Alecs but the Diablo 300 just sang in my opinion with the Martens. It was just like a penny dropped! Just asked Terry if he tried this combination but those component's paths did not cross for him, sadly. Actually, I loved them. Cannot wait to see if they are as impressive at home next week before I part with my hard earned savings! After this - no more purchases!
Ended up buying the Diablo 300 having had my dealer set it up in my system- apart from the shear size & weight the build quality is second to none. Really is something special that’s for sure, doesn’t matter what type of music you listen to it just sounds natural and unbelievably detailed.
nice great amp
"Authority" - definitely the operative word I'd use to describe every Gryphon product I've heard thus far. A sensational company and a great review!
Thanks for reviewing this in three parts. Enjoyed each part. I agree with your assessment, having owned the amp for about 7-8months now.
With which speaker and dac?
Excellent review. I still love this Integrated and it was stellar when I owned it.
What'd you move on to?
@@jay12345ist He's got the Gryphon Mephisto Class A Stereo at £48K at present (still reviewing, might change!)
Great review as ever Terry.
Lots of detail and straight forward understanding of what you have experienced from this product.
I have just brought one and at early stages of listening. I am hoping to pair the amp up with dcs Rossini and clock when some normality returns to shops.
Definitely a thumbs up from myself.
Great review of my dream amplifier. I heard the smaller model with Dynaudio speakers a few years ago and it blew my mind. Any info on what kind of dac they are using? Also a future comparison with Hegel H590 would be great.
Best amongst the best, my favorite integrated amplifier 👌🎼🎼🎼
Hola Manuel, consulta ¿considerarias que Diablo es mejor que el Mcintosh MA 12000?
I can't afford the 300.
I will buy Diablo 120
Hello, friends! Just received my first Gryphon - the Diablo 300! First thing I noticed is that it needed about 2 hours in order to start "singing" as expected, though it is a preowned unit, so already burnt-in (the warm-up time mentioned in user's manual is 45 minutes). Another interesting thing is that the user's manual reccomends us to leave it powered up at all times, but at the same time, the Gryphon website tells us to put it in stand-by mode when not using it (maybe someone from Gryphon can clear this out for us). The unit does get really hot, as opposed to some reviews I recently read.How do you treat you "beasts"? Please let me know your experiences and opinions, maybe some reccomendation on the power cables you use or tested with your Diablo. Thank you and a nice weekend to everyone!
PS. My wife noticed that, when turned upside down, the front side of the remote resembles a fennec fox :))
Thanks Terry, I have a big dilemma: Deciding between this Diablo300 vs Mcintosh MA12000, considering only the sound, and trusting that you have heard both amps, which one would you choose? Thank you for your valuable support.
I own a Diablo 300 and drive a pair of difficult load Thiel CS 3.7s, doesn't get any better than this!
Could you please test the Vinnie Rossi L2se and or Hegel h 590?And i really like your Reviews!John
I've got the Vinnie Rossie L2se with the dac module. It's a similar price to the Gryphon but with less power obviously. Having listened to both i much preferred the Vinnie Rossie. The tubes just give it a sweeter sound with a less harsh top end. The dac module is exceptional also. I noticed much more noise from the Gryphon too although it probably has the edge on the Vinnie Rossie in terms of bass..
Great review as usual one of the best. I also love Steve Gutenberg - Zero fidelity, Z reviews (for the younger crowd) T&stereo. I know how hard all you guys work to get your channel up to this level. It’s truly impressive. I love that you’re the only reviewer who properly mics up your sound demos and attends all or most of the shows. This amp seems incredible from your review and I know like me you’re a perfectionist with good taste so can rely on it. The aesthetics at this price are horrible though (albeit beastly and seriously engineered). Looks like 80,s B&O. Not a pretty amp unless a big old slab of black Dr Who nostalgia is what you’re after. I would miss my hypnotic blue VU meters. I’m sure it aces the flabby bass of my Mcintosh 152 no doubt but I love the warmth and analog tube sound of Mac so I guess that’s the downside. Also a big shout out to the guys at nintronics. They’re so friendly and helpful - I actually mixed a YBA pre and Mac power together there and got a much better sound than going with either of the same brand combos. Have you thought about doing any videos where you mix and match pre and power brands? Might be interesting. By the way hop over to Thomas & Stereo for a full walkthrough of my rig (Justin’s system)
Thanks very much, I appreciate your kind comments. That also quite a good idea for the future, I will see how that might pan out in the future and will check out your system too :) Thanks again
Terry- Thanks for the great review. I have the same speakers in my home, the KEF Reference 3's. I've had a McIntosh 207, BHK 300s, and now an ATI 3305 on them. I want to buy a better amp for them as well as a DAC so I can bypass my Datasay LS10 for stereo listening. I feel the Diablo 300 may be the perfect product. Seeing that you have the same speakers as me, what has been the best amp you have had on your Kefs, and how does the Diablo compare to that amp? Or has the Diablo been your favorite. Looking forward to your reply!
So….. if you had to choose which one to take home….. the Diablo 300 OR McIntosh 9500 ???
Lamborghini of Sound Tracks !!!
Great review Terry..how about a shotout between the Gryphon and another great Dane..the Vitus Audio RI-101..similar priced and also a 300/8 ohm 600/4 ohm watt integrated amplifier. I know there are other extreme high end companys out there...but being a Dane my self..I think it could be awsome....Thanks Terry..!!
I would gladly do that, but I dont have a Vitus handy as it stands, maybe one day I will be able to
Mind blowing amp ,fantastic
Great review. Truly wonderful amplifier.
Great presentation. I never thought about putting anti-vibration speaker legs under the DAC.
It changed the whole sound. I also put it under the TV and under the bed. The sound stage has grown so much that I don't recognize my woman.
Now I'll put it under the car, maybe I won't have to change my shock absorbers.
great presentation, thank you.
Seriously, Gryphon is great, stop drinking and everything will be fine.
I wouldn’t knock the effects of vibration on audio products, I have made a number of sound demo a/b videos you can search out
@@PursuitPerfectSystem
I agree with you 100%.
But during the earthquake.
Ok, I know, old material, because we already have Diablo 333.
But please, never again.
It's been 3 years and there are only 160 comments. Something went wrong .
Maybe ok for audiophiles, but make it clear in the title of the video that it's only for them.
Of course I will do that for every video now just because you asked for it, even though the 23 million views before this didn’t ask for it
@@PursuitPerfectSystem And the matter is settled. Thank you.
Wow, £5,000 internal DAC! Thanks for the great review! I wish you will review Boulder 866 next!
Thank you for yet another excellent review Terry. I bought the L-509x a few years ago to replace the MF nuvista. An improvement in almost every way. I noticed the display on the Gryphon appears to flicker. Does this only occur while adjusting the settings?
No its a camera shutter speed mis match with the amp screen refresh it's doesn't flash in the flesh
Terry - really need to look at the Linn akurate and Klimax DSM
Purchasing an audio equipment like buying a car, test and demo it by personal.
Krell was and always will be the innovators in class a. Thank you Dan agostino
this amp is class a/b
@@PursuitPerfectSystem yeah sorry it is your right, going back to krell since Agostino left krell that he founded, or rather got pushed out by an investor, krell has seriously gone downhill in terms of quality, I'd buy an Agostino and. But then again I can never afford this stuff, only for the very rich I'm afraid,
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Although it has a high bias to class A, I beleive. Maybe the first 10W, I think I read somewhere?
Sounds like an amazing amplifier and the best you have had in the system, but it would be nice to know how it compares with an established reference such as a Krell, Audio Research or Constellation Audio that you could hold constant to compare components to in future reviews. I appreciate that it is an integrated, so a reference preamp would also be needed with the other amps I mentioned . Also it has a dac. As dac technology is constantly improving I think I'd prefer to not be paying for a in-built dac and choose my own.
Hi John I would love to have access to lots of kit at this level to do comparisons with but that is very difficult for lots of reasons.
Hopefully I can get the channel to a level where the top manufacturers want to send me kit to review - I cant work any harder at it than I am :)
@@PursuitPerfectSystem . I appreciate that Terry, something to work towards perhaps. First question that comes to mind for someone who has one of the established references was how would it compare ? It was useful to hear how the internal dac compared to a Chord and I found that interesting. Thanks for the work that you put in buddy.
I love your reviews and they’ve been helping me get through the pandemic. I feel like we have very similar taste in what we’re looking to hear in beautiful music. I’m torn between a new Luxman 509x or a used Gryphon Diablo 300 driving dynaudio heritage specials. Which integrated amp would you recommend between the two? Thank you for your help.
Thanks very much - please bear in mind I didnt directly compare the two and I looked at the Luxman with a system not as good as the Gryphon. Either way the Luxman is more about being tonally satisfying, bold and rich sounding, smoooth and the Gryphon is about raw power control and honesty so it might depend on what system balance you are going for. Both are going to make you smile and happy, you cant really go wrong either way but one might complement your system different to the other. Thanks for watching my videos I really appreciate it
Hi what did you choose ?
Gryphon does make some of the best transistor amps in the world. But I think I prefer the Nagra amp that Terry reviewed previously. Please try also and review some Spectral gear, that is in my opinion the very best transistor sound in the world.
One doesn’t actually hear much of Spectral any more in the scene. Why is that? Has the company been taken over and is on a different path right now? Does anyone know more??
@@bikemike1118 Really good question, they are very much an old fashioned top brand, that is very media shy. Fantastic gear, Gryphon, Spectral, and also Dan D' agostino.
@@RealHIFIHelp thanks for your quick reply and the information….Questionable to be shy as a company which also wants to sell their products and within a competitive market 🤷🏻…,anyway…it’s their thing. Going to visit their homepage to have a look. Almost forgotten them…
@@bikemike1118 Their homepage looks like it's from 1994 :-)
@@RealHIFIHelp hahaha…true! Just had a look at it…oh dear! Think they could use a better management…otherwise they’ll be forgotten 😳
Hi Terry, interesting review as I’m looking at either a Vitus or this Diablo both of which get great reviews, I’ve just added a pair of Avalon’s to my MSB system, just wondered your thoughts on which you consider the better match albeit it’s a personal choice at the end of the day.
Hi Thanks, I am glad the video was helpful but sadly I cant be much more help as I haven't properly heard the Vitus or your speakers or any MSB kit to really say much that could be of any real use. Sorry about that
@@PursuitPerfectSystem like most dealers most just say there’s is the best, thankfully the dealer I bought the MSB off has both Diablo and Essence which he says are very musical so be interesting, the Vitus also can be trialled which is great news as you know it’s very personal especially when added to existing system . Cheers
Terry, many thanks for review, possible negatives of the amp in my humble opinion.......it’s a very forward amp and for some might be a bit much. Depends on the partnering electronics, room and personal taste. Perhaps not a negative but certainly something to be aware of. If you like high quality but a more laid back presentation the 300 could be fatiguing over many hours. Like you I love the amp but thought I’d share thoughts as a previous owner.
I dont think the 300 is fatiguing if the upstream system is dialled in but I do think that is very important, but it's always important - if the amplifier is exposing this that is not the amplifier being at fault it's actually a strength rather than a weakness when you think about it
I agree with Terry. This amp is very transparent, equivalent to the Pass Labs XA25, which is well known for being the most transparent amp in the Pass Labs offering. It is only forward sounding if your speakers and other gears that you pair with are forward sounding. Further, it’s treble is extended without being bright or harsh. Very sweet presentation and not fatiguing at all.
Hi everyone, I'm seeking some unbiased opinions. I currently own Sonus Faber Amator III speakers and have two options available to me. The first is a Gryphon Diablo with a built-in DAC, priced at 100k NOK from the dealer, which I'm considering. The second option, from another dealer, is an older Diablo 250 with RIAA but no internal DAC. However, it comes with an AURALIC ALTAIR G1.1 streamer/DAC and Nordost XLR cable for 70k NOK, making it the cheaper option. My question is: in terms of pure sonic performance and synergy with my Amator III speakers, which amplifier would be better? Would the older but more powerful Diablo 250 outperform the newer technology Diablo 120, or vice versa? I understand that in terms of pure synergy, the Gryphon Diablo with the built-in DAC might be superior, but it comes at a 30k higher price tag
Try at the Essence that Jay has as a next step amp. Push for a review copy based on responses here from Gryphon owners
Yeah I have been deprived of essence for some time but maybe there is something in the pipeline we shall see.
You mention at 10.41 you used Dirac Live, how did you integrate Dirac Live with the Diablo 300?
Did you set it up like this- Streamer-> Chord Hugo TT-> Chord MScaler -> Minidsp Dirac Live -> Diablo 300.
Which Minidsp Dirac Live box and streamer did you use in this review?
No I dont use minidsp I run Dirac Live as software in a custom built music server - I built it myself
klipsch is a live sound you can adjust them to your liking with an equalizer, without a doubt for home cinema I use them with a yamaha Class AB and a CROWN XLS1002 class D without any noise with a great sound there really is no reason to spend tons of money buying Luxman, Accuphase E 380, Gryphon Diablo 300 with a DISTORTION
It looks like a xerox copy machine. Seriously now, it is a great amp. Wish I had one.
please do a review on the Devialet expert pro! Im curious how it compares to the gryphon
If I get a chance to I will I don't know anyone at Devialet as it stands
Love to try those with MBL 120s
How would this now compare with Mola Mola Kula... so many options at this range :)
Great review! Time to start saving
Do you know if the dac module can be added later diy or would it have to go back to Gryphon? Cheers
Yes I think you can have it fitted retrospectively but check that as I am not 100%
Yes, you definitely can purchase the dac module later. Not sure you can DIY though, just bring the amp where you bought the module from.
Great thanks for the reply
Great review. TQ!
Thanks very much, appreciate it
Hi Terry. I’m very interested in this integrated amp. I have a Hugo tt2. Would you recommend buying the internal dac? Does the sound of the amp get too dry with the chord dac? . I would really appreciate your input on this. There’s no way for me to audition this amp or any other. I’m from a little town in the Patagonia .I have a pair of atc scm50 passives. Best regards
I'd love to know how adding isolating feet to a DAC makes any noticable difference to the sound
Check out the video where I demonstrate it th-cam.com/video/AlMtWrh0DXA/w-d-xo.html Its not just DACs it affects every piece of kit
Its usually a huge upgrade. Isoacoustic Orea is among the best for sound per price
Great review 👍👍
Thank you Henrik, appreciate it
Have gotten your hands on a Vitus SIA-025 mk.II or SIA-030!
Woow. Does the phono section support MC cartridges like the Lyra Delos?
Thanks.
Great review :) :) it is a great amp.
Terry, the sound signature of Diablo 300 sounds like Arcam A49/P49. Can you, elaborate a bit about the difference between the two, part from the price difference. Is the sound signature similar?
No I wouldn't say Gryphon sounds anything like an Arcam, its a different ball game altogether really
Thank you!
Nice looking unit but the ridiculous pricing lends to me believe %50 of what I'm paying for goes into the aesthetic's design and implementation, as is the case for a lot of exotic gear. This unit is 21000USD, the cost of a Honda sedan. If someone were able to afford this integrated they would be able to sell off some of their current possessions of .5 meter cubed of space to accommodate for separates. I appreciate highend gear but going exotic goes beyond the pursuit of sound, in this case aesthetics and space savings. This review nonetheless is appreciated.
Its a lot of money for an amplifier for sure and sometimes in high end audio its a lot of money for not a lot of product, in this case the money is for a LOT of product when you look at the build quality and sheer quantity of quality components used.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Thanks for replying. I understand that you're more of a promoter than a reviewer considering your response to my post. But really how can one state "the money is for a LOT of product" when this product is basically one of the most expensive integrated amps in the world.... It's basically setting a ceiling price for an integrated, where reasonable price range eg. Mcintosh at 8000USD isn't even anywhere near. The casing/box is the most expensive part of an amplifier, next comes transformers and then caps, then transistor. A quick google search shows me that the priciest transformer is $100USD retail. Sure the gryphon one is proprietary so.. $300USD? This amp has 10large caps so $30x10? =300retail. Anyway it's now a cost accounting post.
@@shiroitake I am not a promoter for starters I am a reviewer.
There are 2 norotel transformers in the amp probably 20 capacitors plus other things that cost money .
As I said before sometimes with high end audio you get a largely an empty box for a high price tag but not with this amplifier it's big and its full. If you get a chance to see the insides you will see what I mean
Besides Luxman, who makes a class A power integrated amplifier?
Canor Audio from what I have reviewed
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Thanks!
Ideally I would like to find a high current class A integrated if their is such a product for my 3.7i.
Does the Diablo pair well with Sonus Faber Novas?
Hi, Terry. How do you think the Diablo stands with a pair of B&W 800 Diamonds please, mate? Would they make a good combination in your opinion, or would you look further up the range? .. regards, Barry.
Great combination although you may find the bass a little lacking, even if the amplifier has 300 watts on tap. That's been my experience at least.
Is the 300 amplifier better than Nagra integrated amplifier in SQ?
How about matching Rockport Atria and Gryphon Diablo 300?
No idea sorry at this level of kit and money spent demo is essential
I need help. I made a mistake of blind buying my speakers first and now I can't decide which amplifier to pair them up with. Someone suggested Gryphon. I am not sure which one to go with. I have Linn Klimax 350 passive speakers, which come with 1200 watt power. I would really appreciate it if you could kindly help me decide on what Gryphon amplifier to go with. Thank you
I think dont make the same mistake again - take your time and demo some different amplifiers and other things until you find the right solution, rather than just taking someone's recommendation
have you had an ps audio bhk 250 in? ive got one and the bass is fantastic.deep and fast.it would be interesting to hear if you could the differences between that gryphon amp and the bhk..
I am hoping to hear a full BHK / PS Audio system when the lockdown lifts - but that is a friends system and its a much bigger system than mine but I should still get an idea on them. :) I am looking forward to it
@@PursuitPerfectSystem look forward to what you think.where i live we dont have any hifi shops so i dont get to hear any other systems.i have to do all my purchasing listening to reviews and the likes of.thats why i asked. cheers
Could I have your opinion about B&W702 signature match this Gryphon Diablo 300 ? Tks!
I think the Gryphon will really light them up to be honest but its a lot of money so obviously have a good listen first
@@PursuitPerfectSystem yes, you're quite right, it's
better to spend sometime to get the perfect match.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Now the Diablo is in my room already, but haven't test it yet, cos the audio shop failed to deliver B&W 702 signature as they promised & it has been fully paid, so nothing I can do but to watch your amazing video.
@@PursuitPerfectSystem what do you suggest if I looking for a cheap SACD player with Balance (XLR) connection for use with Diablo 300 ?
@@73luton I am sorry I really dont have much experience with sacd players
Why aren’t there more review of this Gryphon 120 and 300 out there? I’m seriously considering them but not sure which one to get price and performance wise yet!
I compare them a bit in my diablo 120 review maybe check that review out
@@PursuitPerfectSystem thank you brother, will do 😊 how would you compare the sound difference in a few words of the two minus the power capacity?
@@Ali_ReBORN 120 is warmer and darker and very bassy a little heavy the 300 is brutal honest
@@PursuitPerfectSystem Thanks, would you consider the internal DAC or consider a 3rd party option!
13.5k for the entry level amp, wow!
this is not an entry level amp by any stretch but its at the lower end of what Gryphon offer haha :)
How is Diablo 300 compared to Nagra integrated amp
What was the best sounding headphones you used with the m scaler and the hugo tt2?
I havent done much headphone listening with them to be honest, I have done a bit with the TT2 but not a huge amount sorry
I paired my TT2 with Hifiman HE1000se, great combo.
Also my Kennerton Odin V2 does sound great with TT2.
Hope to purchase the Mscaler as soon as possible.
Is there anything out there in the $16K price range, being separates or integrates, that can beat the Diablo 300?
when you get to this level you have alternatives rather than being beaten here is an alternative th-cam.com/video/rUO2s4BYEmk/w-d-xo.html **
Terry sounds like the internal dac and mscaler is a win win situation?
Possibly speaker and room depending I think
@@PursuitPerfectSystem always considering speakers and acoustics but seems like with your testing you noticed a noticeable “change” with the mscaler added to the chain?
Hey Terry I've got a question for you. I've just recently bought a diablo 300 couldn't be happier with the presentation . But I'm finding that I'm running out of volume almost. I'm in the 80 DB range but I'm pretty much at the high 30s number with the volume.
Just wondering if it's got something to do with input sensitivity or voltage gain and what I might be able to do about it.
I've got a Lumin U1 streamer going into a luxman da 06 DAC through XLR cables. So I'm already getting an input gain with the XLR's but something doesn't seem right this thing's got 300 watts per channel into a times and through my Wilson Alexia's at 4 ohms there's 600 watts to play with. Just a bit puzzled as to what's happening would love your thoughts.
Cheers Shane.
Hi Shane turning the amp up is normal and that is how I used it too in the 30s on the volume but I was listening loud so there must be some attenuation going on somewhere before the amp?? I dont know your other kit but best to contact Gryphon and ask them about it just in case
@@PursuitPerfectSystem thanks Terry I'll make contact and just run through everything I've got with them to see if they can work it out but I appreciate your reply.
I'm a fan of the channel as you know never miss a video you're somebody who's advice I take seriously.🎧😁👍
What was your issue in the end
😘 Gryphon 300 now on 50% off. hurry grab it now. hurry🤗
I could hear my dear wife now, "he spent 13k on that black thing" my case defense would be you can't kill yourself with this hobby, my buddies into expensive motorcycles. 😏
Haha :) exactly and you can still use it on strong winds and in thick snow
Think of the money you save on road tax, insurance, mot, servicing and petrol!
I like it! I’ll remember that one
Brilliant 😂👍🏾
High voltage can kill ha ha, play safe !
Need to use subwoofer to get proper bass
not always, it depends
Bass is not a problem of the amp. It’s the speakers and the room.
@@supabayes3284 yes 100% and it depends on how much room gain the speakers are getting as to whether and how much benefit subwoofers can add. Generally subs for ULF for sure
I think a rotating knob is better, please do the design correction.
You heard them with that Kefs ? What a waste...
Haha in a way yes but I do get exceptionally good sound out of the KEFs in my room :)
If your looking for boogie factor and clarity in an amp I would look elsewhere.
in 2023...Diablo is now £16,500
I just accused the audio business in the NY Times as the reason Americans don't believe in science. The article was about why were Americans so gullible as to refuse vaccines and believe in the movie Plandemic: My words "The Audio Business is responsible for all of it. The engineers at the audio engineering society say all amplifiers sound the same. Mr. Winer says all wires sound the same. How much audio equipment contrary to these ideas exist? More dollars of it is sold every year than burgers that McDonalds has sold during its existence".
Just if anyone blames you for all this trouble you can point to me. Well my wife has nothing to do with it.
Bruce
I heard this integrated and found nothing special. Typical solid atate. Better to get Dartzeel integrated.
Maybe it was the input you didn't like Frank
@@PursuitPerfectSystem i didn't check the back. It was clear fast and dynamic but i can say that about Bryston 4b3 too. Bottom line even expensive solid state cant compete with single end class A tubes with high efficient horn systems. With Gryphon you know it's a good representation but with tubes it sounds closer to real music flowing through your room with air and sparkle. In the future I hope you review some top horn systems like Accapella, Avantgarde and the best Cessaro horns. Life is too short to dabble in big inefficient loudspeaker systems requiring huge gobs of solid state power which doesn't sound natural. I haven't heard Vitus or Soulution but expect the same conclusion. Well for solid state I like Dartzeel the best if you must have the power. Look forward to more reciews in the future.😊
@@klepp19 I have found the Audionet Humboldt to be the best sounding solid state integrated at the moment, but i also do like the new Dartzeel integrated.
@@klepp19 Hi , what tube amp would you reccomend , thanks
@@thisnameisit what is your budget and what speakers will you be using?
Looks like Batman's amplifier. Did the designer sketch it when he was 15 and never change it? If I was in the market to drop cash on an overpowered, overpriced piece of kit it would look more like Wonder Woman's amplifier eg. Accuphase etc. Seriously, one set of binding posts?