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February 2, 2020, 09:09 PM #1
Gryphons Diablo 300 has landed
Drove to Meet Jock aka “Professor” in Portland this morning. He drove through snow conditions. I drove on clear open roads. Everything is up and running. This is quite a jump in dynamics, openness, and control from top to bottom. I have a lot of setting up and testing to do. But, I’m really happy with this upgrade. Thank Jock for meeting up with me today.Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
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February 2, 2020, 09:31 PM #2
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You own a fantastic amp. About as good as you can get for an integrated. I also really like Pass amps. Congratulations on a great choice!
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February 2, 2020, 10:13 PM #3
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Congratulations! Jock is awesome. Keep the updates coming.
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February 2, 2020, 10:51 PM #4
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Thanks all. I really enjoy watching sports and listening to music instead of tv chatter and commercials. I plan on spending tonight using the Lumin T2s DAC. And tomorrow I’ll play with the Diablos DAC. I feel like the A3’s tweeters got juiced.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
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February 2, 2020, 10:57 PM #5
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Congrats, enjoy
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February 2, 2020, 11:50 PM #6
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Fantastic amp. Congrats!
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February 3, 2020, 12:19 AM #7
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Yep, Mike. This thing just does “more better”. It’s that simple
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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February 3, 2020, 07:01 AM #8
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Congratulations!! Beautiful room and luxury equipment. To enjoy.
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February 3, 2020, 10:04 AM #9
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Congrats, enjoy your new gear!
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February 3, 2020, 04:54 PM #10
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Congrats! Looks like a very well thought out system. I do the SAME with music and sports. Especially when watching golf. Nice to know, I'm not the only one....
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February 3, 2020, 05:20 PM #11
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Thanks. When I decided to get back to just a two channel system about three years ago. I kind of knew where I wanted to end up. I wasn't sure how much I wanted to spend to get there. I have exceeded what I thought I'd spend. But, I'd say the results are worth the time, effort and cost. I'll need many hours to sort though my options and configuration. But, that's just a matter of time and some help from people here.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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February 3, 2020, 08:26 PM #12
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A couple of questions on the Diablo for owners or sellers of the 300. 1. Do you plug the Diablo 300 straight into the wall? Or use a line conditioner? I have two 20amp outlets in my system. One is used for my digital end and Samsung Q90R tv with a AQ1000 line conditioner. The other is for my audio end. I use another AQ1000 with my Lumin T2 and Oppo 205. I'm currently plugging the Diablo straight into the same outlet. 2. Do you leave the Diablo 300 on at all times? Or at the end of the day do you go to stand by mode?
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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February 3, 2020, 08:36 PM #13
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Straight into the wall. I would turn off when not in use.
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February 3, 2020, 09:06 PM #14
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That’s what I did last night. I just was wonder if since it has a preamp built in if a line conditioner would change things. I also put it in standby mode. But, the manual says leave it on. So, I was wondering if that meant standby mode. Thanks again Mike.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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February 3, 2020, 10:08 PM #15
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Darrel, excited to read your happy with the Gryphon.
I look forward to hearing it soon enough!
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February 3, 2020, 10:16 PM #16
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Congratulations on your new Diablo 300 - Fantastic integrated!
And, buying from a great guy like Jock is a great experience._______________
Mike
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February 3, 2020, 10:33 PM #17
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I was listening to the Beatles “Abbey Road” second disk on Roon today. It was as if the microphones were plugged into the Diablo. It just picked up everything unfiltered. What a great album.
Ed your always welcome. I think you will be impressed since your first visit.
Thanks Ritmo. Jock’s a great guy. A few minutes with him and you know his character.Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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February 4, 2020, 08:37 AM #18
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Nice integrated, enjoy! Magicos seem to play well together with Gryphon.
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March 28, 2021, 06:00 PM #19
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I love that Diablo 300 with Dac/
in 6 months went from Rogue Audio m180 with Rp7 to Luxman 509 Luxman 590axII to and Pass INT250, but when I got the Diablo 300 was a game changer. Now I sold my Kantas 3 and debating if I should go to A3's or A5.
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March 28, 2021, 06:01 PM #20
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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March 28, 2021, 07:03 PM #21
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+1 A5 over the A3 if you can swing it.
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March 28, 2021, 07:44 PM #22
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This integrated amp/DAC is built like a Rolex, superb!
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March 29, 2021, 06:40 PM #23
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likewise Mike!
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March 29, 2021, 06:40 PM #24
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i am
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July 23, 2021, 01:49 AM #25
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Congrats on this beautiful setup, i also own a Diablo 300 and drive a pair of Thiel CS 3.7s.
The Diablo's rich sound is a great match for my Thiel speakers.Speaker System : Thiel CS 3.7 - Vitus SIA-025 Mk2 - Aqua Acoustics LinQ - Aqua Acoustics Formula xHD Rev 2 - Fanless Intel NUC + Sbooster Mkll - Farad Super 3 - Paul Pang Quad Switch - Pink Faun LAN cables - Cardas Clear Beyond IC and SC - Furutech DSP 4.1 Power cables - Audioquest Niagara 3000 Power Conditioner - Woodlink Rack - Roon Rock - Qobuz & Tidal.
Headphone Rig : Hifiman HE-1000SE - Kennerton Ondin Mk2 - Chord Hugo 2 - Smartphone - Qobuz & Tidal.
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January 17, 2022, 11:23 AM #26
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Just noticed this thread. Enjoy your Diablo 300. An awesome integrated.
Digital: Innuos Zenith Mk3 Server + MSB Premier DAC with Powerbase
Amp: Gryphon Pandora + Gryphon Antileon Evo Stereo
Speakers: Magico S3 MkII
Cables: MIT SL-Matrix 36 XLR interconnect cables + 70 speaker cables; AQ Diamond & Vodka ethernet cables
Power: AQ Niagara 5000 + AQ Tornado power cables
Headphones (travel): Sennheiser Momentum + Chord Mojo
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January 17, 2022, 11:28 AM #27
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And if you can afford the A5s I reckon it will be a perfect combo. A mate has has the Diablo 300 and Sonus Faber Il Cremonese. Wonderful system. But I can’t help but think that the transparency and neutrality of Magico works better with Gryphon amps.
Digital: Innuos Zenith Mk3 Server + MSB Premier DAC with Powerbase
Amp: Gryphon Pandora + Gryphon Antileon Evo Stereo
Speakers: Magico S3 MkII
Cables: MIT SL-Matrix 36 XLR interconnect cables + 70 speaker cables; AQ Diamond & Vodka ethernet cables
Power: AQ Niagara 5000 + AQ Tornado power cables
Headphones (travel): Sennheiser Momentum + Chord Mojo
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