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January 19, 2022, 03:32 PM #1Member
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Diablo 300 vs Pass
Has anyone compared the Diablo 300 to Pass Labs with Magnepans (3.7)?
At first I was leaning towards the Pass XP22 with X260.8 monos, but is it worth the money? 🤔
Gryphon is cheaper here in 🇸🇪 than in the states while Pass is more pricey so the Pass combo is twice the price of the Diablo.
What are your thoughts?
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January 19, 2022, 06:03 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
Buy the Gryphon.
Originally Posted by Panelguy
It's cheaper.
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January 19, 2022, 07:00 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
At twice the price its a no brainer mate , Gryphon it is ...!!!
BTW , Sanders Magtech is popular with Maggies 3.6/7 series
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January 19, 2022, 07:39 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
You can’t go wrong with either amp. Buy the one that you or your wallet prefers and enjoy the music.
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January 20, 2022, 06:51 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
I have Diablo 300 and Pass Int-250 and I like both with Maggies 3.7. For Pass separate, I would pick XP22 along with X350.8 Originally Posted by Panelguy
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January 21, 2022, 09:51 AM #6Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
What are your thoughts comparing those two integrated amps? Originally Posted by Q3Di
I have the Diablo and it's an amazing amp.........in a few weeks I hope to have the Pass at home to compare the two on my Kharmas.Mark
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January 21, 2022, 12:37 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
Mark,
The Pass has the power for demanding speakers like my Maggies and the Studio2. It also has nice mid. The Diablo sound a bit darker and the bass is awesome. It delivers the best bass I got from my Maggies.Jim
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
It's an apples to oranges comparison. They don't sound alike. For my application and my particular system (see my signature) I prefer the int 250. But the D300 is a killer sounding amp. You might prefer it with your system. Let your ears be your guide.
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January 21, 2022, 02:48 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
My two cents worth: I listened to Pass INT 250 with Sonus Faber Amati speakers. Gorgeous. Warm and rich sound. Then I heard Gryphon Diablo with Magico S3 mk2 (and also with Dynaudio Contour 60s). Close call but the balls of the Gryphon (honestly: you just feel the power and richness of the music) and the transparency of the Magico did it for me
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January 21, 2022, 02:52 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
Something exciting about the sound that Gryphon amps produce. Energy. Richness. Wide soundstage. Details. Balls. So fast as well but also huuuge bass. Magico speakers give a transparent pass-thru of this sound.
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August 28, 2022, 08:43 AM #11Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
Mark, did you get the chance to compare the Diablo 300 to the int250 or Pass separates? Originally Posted by MDP
I am considering: Diablo 300, D’Agostino Progression int or Pass XP22/X350.8/X260.8 for my Maggie 3.7’s.
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts 🙏
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September 1, 2022, 06:19 PM #12Member
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Re: Diablo 300 vs Pass
Just out of interest, I have had X260.8's with my 3.7i's for about two months now. Love them. XP22 should be showing up this month, so I will let you know how that goes.
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