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June 11, 2020, 03:16 PM #1Junior Member
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Gryphon Diabolo
Hi all,
I'm here becasue I'd like to hear about other people's experience with the Diablo 120 and 300. I'm about to audition a Diablo 120. Has anyone listend to the 120 and 300, chosen one over the other and why?
Apologies if this has been answered before.
By all accounts the 120 will probably do it for me, I have a small room, Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor M speakers.
This is a potential replacement for my Naim Nac 52, supercap, nap 250.
I listen almost exclusively to records, but heard the DAC is well worth it.
Cheers,
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June 11, 2020, 03:18 PM #2Senior Member
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CMBrock , welcome to the forum.
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June 11, 2020, 06:01 PM #3Senior Member
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The Diablo 300 is great value and the built in Dac is great. I wouldn't say it's better than the Naim 52/SC/250 tho. Unless your speakers are really hard to drive, I would say you would be going down.
In the last year I went from the Diablo 300 to a Naim 552/250 and the Naim was definitely better. IMOJock
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June 12, 2020, 10:24 AM #4Junior Member
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Thank you Flemming, I haven't published a note in the newbiews forum, must do that.
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June 12, 2020, 10:33 AM #5Junior Member
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Thanks Jock.
I hadn't actually considered that a later generation of amp such as the Diablo could still be out classed from my 2000 build NAC 52.
I listen to a lot of different types of music but my love is for electronic music, especially 80s synth. I love the NAC 52 pace and rhythm..it just belts it out. However, but I've been looking for a little more refinement and the question I have is whether I can get both out of the same box.
I auditioned the Pass Labs INT-25, its has a pleasant presentation but vocals sat in the background, for me.
Diablo 120 has just arrived, real curious now.
Daniel
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June 12, 2020, 04:39 PM #6Junior Member
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I would like to think it is better being twice the price .........
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June 24, 2020, 04:09 PM #7Junior Member
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How did you get on with the 120 ?
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June 25, 2020, 09:21 AM #8Junior Member
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I loved it. It has bass, power, detail, presence. Brilliant.
Very different from the the Naim gear, and I'm not sure if it has to do with my room, or that the Gryphon suits my speakers better.
The difference was instantly likable.Last edited by CMBrock; June 25, 2020 at 09:25 AM. Reason: more detail
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June 25, 2020, 10:58 AM #9Senior Member
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Thats great! Both Diablos are great and even better values.
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Did you end up buying the 120 ......
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August 17, 2020, 08:20 PM #11Senior Member
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The Diablos are superb amps. For me it was down to the D300 or INT 250. I could be very happy with either.
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May 25, 2021, 10:39 PM #12Senior Member
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Is the diablo 120 in your stable still? I absolutely love mine and found it very much woke up my speakers
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May 27, 2021, 10:50 AM #13Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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I've got a Diablo 300......................but I still haven't listened to it.
No speakers......yetMark
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May 27, 2021, 10:54 AM #14Senior Member
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Looks like you’ve got one heck of a system in the making!
Originally Posted by MDP
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No more Pass 350.8? Look forward to your comments on the Diablo and DB9S. Originally Posted by MDP
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Patience Mark. Kharmas will arrive soon. Originally Posted by MDP
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Me too as I also have Diablo. Originally Posted by Q3Di
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May 29, 2021, 04:09 AM #18Senior Member
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man, that would drive me to manic!!! Originally Posted by MDP
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I look forward to your remarks about the Kharma when they arrive. When I picked up my Diablo 300 from Mike we discussed a possible speaker change and he thought Kharma might be one of my best options.
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It's a short drive Kev..... Originally Posted by bzr
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May 29, 2021, 09:13 AM #21Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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I'll definitely let you know! Originally Posted by Drrsutliff
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January 20, 2022, 02:21 PM #23Member
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Did you compare the Diablo 300 to the Pass int 250? If so, how would you describe the difference?
I’m interested in both Gryphon and Pass for my Maggies 😊
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Did you compare the Diablo 300 to the Pass int 250? If so, how would you describe the difference? Originally Posted by bluegrassphile
I’m interested in both Gryphon and Pass for my Maggies 😊
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