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November 3, 2021, 09:52 AM #1
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Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Im in the market for to upgrade my amplification , can anyone compare contrast the Classe delta monos with the gryphon essence monos. i know 2x the cost not really a fair comparison. but none the less i would love to hear peoples thoughts.
what im looking for - sweeter highs , fuller midrange , better bass texture (want to be drawn in more)
Auditioned a parasound jc5 in home and found the sound to dark and slow.
Budget $40k for amplification
i will be upgrading the tube preamp as well perhaps VAC.
System
Speakers – jbl 4367
Cables – Cardas
DAC – Holo Audio – May DAC KTE
Amp – crown xls2505
Preamp – Schitt Freya tube preamp with NOS 6sn7's
Streamer - LUMIN U1 mini
Inwall – 3 20a circuits with Cryo 10ga romex with cardas outlets
Thank you
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November 3, 2021, 10:02 AM #2
Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Rich I look forward to hearing what you decide. The Freya is not a bad preamp, surprisingly good if you want to wait on the new preamp.
Oh and welcome to the forum.Marty
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November 3, 2021, 10:09 AM #3
Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
We’ve had both in the store. RITMO heard them both. I think he’s partial to the Delta monos. We’ve also run them with the VAC master and it’s a sweet combo.
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November 3, 2021, 12:12 PM #4
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Thanks marty and mike ill reach out to @RITMO and see if he can elaborate.
Would you consider the classe to be on the sweet side like the luxman 900u? Is there any comparison?
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November 3, 2021, 12:32 PM #5
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Nice speakers, if I do say so. Welcome to AS
Just my opinion, Schiit is decent but would be a weak link in the level of gear you are talking.
Have you considered or heard the Levinson 534 (stereo) or 536 mono's? The 534 is fast and sounds great. The 536's I've only heard with Kef Ref 5's and, they did have amazing bass on those speakers able to reproduce Reference label Classical with authority and depth.
With your budget though, a lot of great options.
If you haven't yet I recommend either bi-wiring your speakers or purchasing same brand Cardas jumpers to replace the ones that came with the 4367. I found it a worthy improvement.
I do like Gryphon, it is some dark leaning warm from neutral. I've heard older Classe but not the new amps.
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November 3, 2021, 01:11 PM #6
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A contrarian view for sure, but if I were in your shoes, I would consider putting the $40k on the speakers. That is where you are going to get the most bang for your buck.
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November 3, 2021, 03:02 PM #7
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November 3, 2021, 03:52 PM #8
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Sweet system. From the right dealer, for 40k you could get a set of Magico A5s (24,800), Pass Labs 260.8 monos (13,500), and a Pass XP-12 Pre (5,800). List price is about 4K over your budget, but … This would remove any weak links in your system … Pass gives you the tube like sound w/o tubes.
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November 3, 2021, 04:50 PM #9
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It's funny how people paint certain gear into a certain area....like sweet and dark, or thin. or neutral or whatever.
I have owned Classe' monos...CAM 600's. Listened to the new Classe' Delta monos, and now own a Gryphon Diablo 300. I don't see how you could go wrong with either brand. Regarding the sound, they are both top notch.
If I hadn't wanted an integrated amp to downsize I would have bought the Classe stuff for my Kharma DB9's. Now the Classe won't win on the snooty factor, but it will provide you with everything you could want in sound. Plus it's a stinking bargain compared to the boutique brands. They remind me of the way Parasound JC1's were perceived, everyone knew the were great but they had no snob appeal.
My Gryphon is excellent. It certainly doesn't sound dark paired with the Kharmas. It's very articulate. Great detail with absolutely no fatigue. A fantastic piece....except for the remote, it sucks.Mark
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November 3, 2021, 05:45 PM #10
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Here is my complete "short" list of amplification i have or am trying to audition. so far ive only herd the Parasound JC5 (dark/slow) Passlabs x350.8 (thin) , the Gryphon diablo 300 (Impressive/Chills) , and the Gryphon Antileon Evo (a little dark but may be nice with my horn Jbls) which is the hard part because nothing sounds like my JBL's. BTW im a huge jbl fan ive been in pro audio for a long time and watching a live concert at home at 100db+ jbl horns and jbl 18" subs to me do it for me unlike ive herd elsewhere.
Again these will and be paired with a tube preamp such as VAC.
AMP - MSRP
Classe delta stereo - $10500
Pass labs x350.8 $14,200
Luxman M-10X - $16k
Gryphon diablo 300 - $17k
Parasound Halo JC 1+ monoblocks - $17500
Sim Audio 860A v2 Power Amplifier $19500
Classe Delta monos - $21000
Gryphon Audio Designs Essence Stereo Amplifier - $22,000
Constellation Audio Taurus Stereo Power Amplifier -$22,000
Boulder 1160 Stereo Amplifier $33,000.00
Dan D'Agostino Momentum S250 Stereo Amplifier $35,000.00
Element 118 Power Amplifier Monoblocks - $38000
Gryphon Antileon Evo Stereo Amplifier - $42,000
Gryphon Essence monos Amplifiers - $44,000
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November 3, 2021, 05:50 PM #11
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Marty
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November 3, 2021, 05:55 PM #12
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
marty
i wish i had the time (own a business and my wife is due with our first any day now) id pack up my jbls and drive down to FL to mikes shop. My local dealers have Pass, gryphon , classe , sim , boulder but not all the models im interested in hearing. im talking with them to do the in home demos. first up is the Gryphon diablo 300 and antileon evo.
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November 3, 2021, 05:57 PM #13
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Marty
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November 4, 2021, 07:52 AM #14_______________
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November 4, 2021, 10:12 AM #15
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November 4, 2021, 01:10 PM #16
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
If you had some time Capatal Audio Fest is this weekend.
Merrill will allow in home audition if serious about the Elemet, just contact them. Unless something has changed they were going to be at CAF.
I'm curious what the 350.8 was paired with, I've never heard Pass to sound thin. I do find them to sound what I call polite, I enjoy a more nimble response.
The amps on your list do vary in character you should find one or more to your liking.Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
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November 5, 2021, 05:27 PM #17
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Take aways from capitol audiofest
1) i really like horn speakers
2) i LOVE tubes
3) I need more bass then most i guess.
although the best of show for me was
IMO Bending wave in the Jackson room had the best sound and one of the most expensive set of components
Gobel Devin Marquis speakers - MSRP $80,000
Wadax Atlantic reference dac - MSRP $145,000
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Absolutely Incredible Endgame sound!
I also really enjoyed hearing the JBL everest speakers in the VPI room.
The Randolfh room with Daedalus speakers , lampizator dac and VAC amps was impressive.
And really interesting the Black Ice Audio room sounded REALLY good with some more affordable components.. fantastic Their Fusion F360 preamp was very cool
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"The F360 takes the guess work out of dialing in the system and the room.
What is the ideal preamplifier - control, control, control. Welcome to the F360, a preamplifier which can contour sound to your preference.
Let’s start with the bass equalizer circuit designed to increase low bass impact up to 15dB without bass boom. Conversely, in the event of boomy bass, the bass equalizer can reduce the boom up to 15 dB. In addition, there is a high frequency equalizer circuit that can increase or decrease high frequency up to 11 dB. Of course you can bypass the low/high equalizers and just treat yourself to unfiltered sound with zero negative feedback.
Getting to business, the Dimension Pro circuit will add a greater sense of spatial range of width that is recongized beyond the walls of your room. The F360 is a stereo preamp that has an added bonus feature.
The 360 Space Matrix circuit adds the inclusion of rear speakers for soundstage depth reinforcement. Let the concert begin."
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November 5, 2021, 06:03 PM #18
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
The VAC integrated should fit nicely with your speakers.
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clearaudio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
HT: Marantz AV8003, Linn 5125, JBL SAM3ha, Revel s30,
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Transparent, Analysis Plus & Tributaries. PS Audio filtering
Sony XBR-75X940D & BDP
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November 6, 2021, 03:10 AM #19
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November 12, 2021, 06:45 PM #20
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Why is so much power needed for those speakers? It seems like a nice 25-50wpc tube amp would be enough?
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November 12, 2021, 10:57 PM #21
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I too am surprised that you found the Pass 350.8 thin. But then again, you can still buy the 0.5 series amps if you ask as some people still prefer the sound of them vs the more transparent 0.8 series.
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Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
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November 15, 2021, 07:25 AM #23
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hmmm. the poster is asking about new amps and you are advising him to buy sealed A5 Magico speakers in preference to his JBL's. the sound could not be any different. JBL is full of life and his JBL 4367's certainly is not his weak link.
@94db efficiency and 6ohms impedance leaves the poster with a lot of amplifier options and absolute power is not going to be the be all and end all.
Have fun and try as many amps at home as you can. Tend to agree with some of the reponses, perhaps also listen to a pre amp at the same time to see if your current Schiit actually is a weak link compartively.Source: Technics SP10mk3 - Thales Simplicity II, TW Raven AC-3 - Graham Phantom, SME 3012-R, Exclusive P3,,Linn LP12 - Naim ARO
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November 15, 2021, 08:50 AM #24
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Respectfully, he is speaking of upgrading both his amps and preamps; "... Im in the market for to upgrade my amplification ... i will be upgrading the tube preamp as well..." From what I understood he has a budget of 40K for just the amps; "Budget $40k for amplification." So apparently there's another budget for a preamp.
Moreover, I somewhat agreed with Nicoff who stated, "A contrarian view for sure, but if I were in your shoes, I would consider putting the $40k on the speakers. That is where you are going to get the most bang for your buck." Since IMO Magicos sound better than JBLs, I made a suggestion on new speakers and amps that would somewhat fit Nicoff's suggestion.
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November 15, 2021, 09:05 AM #25
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Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
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November 15, 2021, 09:09 AM #26
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November 15, 2021, 12:54 PM #27
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Magico sounds better than JBL is a matter of opinion and it's a fool's opinion to spend $40k on speakers with afraction of that on the electronics. Seems I remember you using some pretty expensive Pass with $20k speakers not hardly what you are preaching someone else to do.
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November 15, 2021, 01:11 PM #28
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Of course, I was stating an opinion. That’s what we do on forums. And I didn’t suggest spending 40k on speakers. Reread my post (#8) I suggested Magico A5s which cost $24,800.
Memory??? For the record, I own Pass Labs 260.8 monos which cost $13,500.00. My speakers - Magico A3s - cost $15,950.00 with grills and feet. But the speakers are due for an upgrade.
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November 15, 2021, 01:39 PM #29
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Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clearaudio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
HT: Marantz AV8003, Linn 5125, JBL SAM3ha, Revel s30,
SVS PC13 Ultra
Transparent, Analysis Plus & Tributaries. PS Audio filtering
Sony XBR-75X940D & BDP
Parasound P6, MBL 8006b, Artisan speakers/subwoofer
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November 15, 2021, 01:41 PM #30
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No I didn’t. You were probably just reading too fast, as I sometimes do as well. I stated in post 24:
Moreover, I somewhat agreed with Nicoff who stated, "A contrarian view for sure, but if I were in your shoes, I would consider putting the $40k on the speakers. That is where you are going to get the most bang for your buck." Since IMO Magicos sound better than JBLs, I made a suggestion on new speakers and amps that would somewhat fit Nicoff's suggestion.
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November 15, 2021, 02:01 PM #31
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Interesting thread. Agree, if one likes their JBL's, doubt that Magico's are going to be to their taste. The JBL's are rated at 94dB; I doubt the monoblocks are going to offer a big performance increase to the stereo. If you are interested in the Essence, you should listen to some of Jay's Audio Lab podcasts.
I own the Essence Stereo. I feel its strengths are 3D imaging, and a nice balance of speed and midrange "palpability and liquidity", if that makes any sense.
I can't comment on Classe. VAC is intriguing to me...Buckeye Farmboy translocated to Boulder. Master and slave to my 10 year old twins
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I have Tannoys rated 96dB / 8 ohms, and power *shouldn't* be an issue, yet a pair of VAC 200iQ monos sounds a LOT better on them than a single stereo 200iQ. I also have a VAC Master, and from my foray into SS amplification - this preamp makes for a beautiful pairing with SS amps. With op's budget, my God, he should be in for a hell of a treat whichever of these directions he goes in!
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November 15, 2021, 09:06 PM #33
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I think somebody's feathers have been ruffled...
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Im just a fan of compression driver horn speakers. I think my end game would be jbl 67000 Everest. Done right what they do for music is pretty spectacular. Ive herd alot of high end speakers costing 2 3 4 12 times my jbls but to me i just love what they do for the music i listen to.
I got a chance to demo the classe delta stereo and pre in my room. Loved it. Sound was full rich warm clear bass was big and tight, mids full, highs oh so smooth. With my tube pre acting as a line stage between the dac and classe pre was a good combo.
My dealer has a pair of used doshi tube monos i may be trying soon.
Biamp? Doshi tube monos for the highs and classe delta monos for the woofers? Overkill much? 🤘
Looking to audition boulder 1160 and the gryphon essence stereo in December.
Ive been playing around with audiolense fir filters running through roons convolution filter. What this as done from my sound in room is nothing short of game changing.
Ill post some rew measurments shortly.
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November 18, 2021, 10:14 AM #35
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I agree with this^^^^^ I have been down the "low efficiency/high power" road with many speakers and amps. Once I heard what horn speakers and low power amps could do I was hooked.
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November 18, 2021, 01:22 PM #36
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Just me but it seems the less components in your path the better, your pre/amp shouldn't need a tube buffer, nor should you want one. I'm using Mark Levinson and the highs are pristine with no harshness. Just using my set up as an example, the money you are spending your electronics should be adequate without buffering.
The Doshi I heard was really nice, looking forward to your impressions.Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clearaudio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
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November 18, 2021, 01:53 PM #37
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While i tend to agree with this i tried the classe pre by itself and it was very good. I love the features including app control. When i added in the freya tube pre as a buffer stage i gained quite a bit of that “tube magic” warm bloom , air and shall i say naturalness around voices and instruments are the 2 big things i was able to deduce immediately. I really want to try a vac preamp with the classe amps i think that will be a winner. Or the classe pre with the doshi monos. I have to have tubes somewhere.
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December 19, 2021, 11:38 AM #38
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
FYI, the new M-10X amp from Luxman is going to be at least $19,999. not $16K, when it's released in February.
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December 19, 2021, 11:48 AM #39
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
So i Tried the classe delta pre/amp combo. Impressive. Love the app. needed more time only got 2 days before i had to return.
I have the essence stereo now and wow after i ran it in for 8 hours.. very promising perhaps a little thin in the bass , but very emotional midrange. maybe the most emotional ss ive herd. Highs are almost to forward with the cd horns. Times like this i wish for a simple tone control.
I want to get the classe monos next my dealer has a used pair his personal pair he said i can borrow for a couple week.
Im also looking into Mcintosh c12000/mc901s, i could active biamp my 2way jbls , 300w tube on the highs , 600w ss on the lows.. very interesting.
I also like the idea of being able to attenuate the horns/highs a couple db and bumping the lows a couple db.
Keep you posted.
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January 29, 2022, 12:06 AM #41
Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
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January 29, 2022, 07:24 PM #42
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
My take on the Essence Stereo is that it is quite neutral. Where it shines is a silky dense midrange, and extremely good imaging, especially depth. My old system was a bit dark and slow. It took a bit of getting used to the Essence. It is extraordinary with complex and spatially well recorded classical. Sometimes I do long for a bit of added bloom and richness, especially with Rock. However, I suspect the key work there is "added". I did read one review where it was described as a bit shy on the bass. I have run frequency sweeps through my system and haven't found this to be the case.
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February 4, 2022, 09:21 PM #43
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Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Trying the classe again for an extended week or so the essence is really really good with well recorded material thats for sure. It sounds fantastic
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February 8, 2022, 03:54 PM #44
Re: Looking for new amps Classe / Gryphon
Gotta say...the Classe Delta mono amps and preamp sure do look nice. Would love to hear them in my system.
Kevin
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