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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Mike,

    That is one gorgeous amp! What’s MSRP?

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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    Mike,

    That is one gorgeous amp! What’s MSRP?

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    Thanks! You should see it in person.

    $49,000


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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Wow! I need to come by to hear your new baby!
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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Looks obscene! Lol
    Now that’s an OMG amp!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Thanks! You should see it in person.

    $49,000


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    I was lucky enough to get a first listen. It was stellar on all fronts!

    Thx Mike for being such a gracious host and you have a world class listening space.
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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Etunes View Post
    I was lucky enough to get a first listen. It was stellar on all fronts!

    Thx Mike for being such a gracious host and you have a world class listening space.
    John, it was so great to see you again. Thanks for lending some ears!


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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    I had one of those in the system about 7 years ago. Excellent sound, except I could hear the fan from the listening chair in between tracks.

    Has the amp been updated since original release?
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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by XV-1 View Post
    I had one of those in the system about 7 years ago. Excellent sound, except I could hear the fan from the listening chair in between tracks.

    Has the amp been updated since original release?
    Great question. I don't hear any fan at all.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
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    Looking good Mike!

    If you go any bigger you’ll need an extra building just to house the power amps. How do you pick your gear, by pound per square inch of floor space?

    I’m still waiting to see the Boulder with 1000 wpc in Class A at Suncoast Audio Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio.


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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Great question. I don't hear any fan at all.


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    From memory, it only switched on when playing the music reasonably loud - I do live in a quiet area.
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    Those amplifiers are s3xual!
    Wilson Audio | Dan D'Agostino | Esoteric

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    Mike is that the Vicoustics Multifuser Wood 64 on the wall?
    Wilson Audio | Dan D'Agostino | Esoteric

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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Yes!


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    Wow and here I'm thinking Cossie V12 .......

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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Wow Mike! I wish I could hear it driving the M3:s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gryphon Audio View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gryphon Audio View Post
    Thanks for the link , has there been any independent Lab test on any of your amplifiers ....?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gryphon Audio View Post
    Terrific review, thanks for posting it!

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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    A solid afternoon of listening. Holy sh!t this amplifier is on another planet. The silk glove with the iron fist has been found.

    It has it all: sweetness, dynamics, HUUUUUUUUGE soundstage, bass that seems to plumb an octave lower, midrange to die for. OMG what an amp. Had another group over listening today, including a retired recording engineer. They all said "this amp doesn't sound like solid state or tubes."


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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    A solid afternoon of listening. Holy sh!t this amplifier is on another planet. The silk glove with the iron fist has been found.

    It has it all: sweetness, dynamics, HUUUUUUUUGE soundstage, bass that seems to plumb an octave lower, midrange to die for. OMG what an amp. Had another group over listening today, including a retired recording engineer. They all said "this amp doesn't sound like solid state or tubes."


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    You should have a Gryphon event!

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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    Mike,

    You should have a Gryphon event!

    Ken
    December 9th at my store! 12-4pm


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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    December 9th at my store! 12-4pm


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    All right Mike!! You couldn’t ask for a better segue than that.

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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    All right Mike!! You couldn’t ask for a better segue than that.

    Ken
    You coming? Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio


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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Is this event gonna be like one of those sci-fi flicks where every one gathers around the strange heavenly object and is transported to this elevated state of consciousness and audio nirvana? If so I’m in. Booking my flight to Sarasota as we speak.
    Seriously though, I thoroughly enjoyed all happenings I have attended at Suncoast Audio and thank you for the exposure to all the exotics that only existed in my audio magazines.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dguitarnut View Post
    Is this event gonna be like one of those sci-fi flicks where every one gathers around the strange heavenly object and is transported to this elevated state of consciousness and audio nirvana? If so I’m in. Booking my flight to Sarasota as we speak.
    Seriously though, I thoroughly enjoyed all happenings I have attended at Suncoast Audio and thank you for the exposure to all the exotics that only existed in my audio magazines.
    Larry
    I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say Suncoast Audio is setting a new standard.

    Well done Mike!


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    Re: Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    Mike,...those amps look amazing! Can you post day 1 impressions in detail plus more as they break in past 250-350+ hours and beyond? What's the price point?

    Do you have any plans on adding their speakers to the mix?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SCAudiophile View Post
    Mike,...those amps look amazing! Can you post day 1 impressions in detail plus more as they break in past 250-350+ hours and beyond? What's the price point?

    Do you have any plans on adding their speakers to the mix?
    Oh yes. Gryphon speakers arrived a couple of days ago. They are still in their crates. I know, I know...get on with it man! I will today.
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    Shows what I know. I was scanning the pictures and it took several before I found it was a amp and not a speaker. It is beautiful.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Oh yes. Gryphon speakers arrived a couple of days ago. They are still in their crates. I know, I know...get on with it man! I will today.
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    Hi Mike.
    If you ever have time, I would be very grateful if you connected your AR Ref 6 to the Gryphon. I am increasingly interested in the Antileon Evo, but I would like to know that such is the association with AR, given the input impedance of 20,000 Ohm of the Gryphon.
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    How does the Gryphon compare to the D'Agostino S250?

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    Took the Gryphon Colosseum off the stand. But the biggest improvement BY FAR, was plugging it directly into one of the dedicated 20amp circuits. The manual says do not plug it into any power conditioner, regardless of brand, style or type. Uhhh....the manual was right. MUCH more dynamic.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post


    Took the Gryphon Colosseum off the stand. But the biggest improvement BY FAR, was plugging it directly into one of the dedicated 20amp circuits. The manual says do not plug it into any power conditioner, regardless of brand, style or type. Uhhh....the manual was right. MUCH more dynamic.


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    So thats where i heard It ....

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrGjerdesmett View Post
    How does the Gryphon compare to the D'Agostino S250?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrGjerdesmett View Post
    How does the Gryphon compare to the D'Agostino S250?

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    Can I plead the 5th? Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    They are both tremendous amplifiers.

    The Colosseum has a massive soundstage, incredible bass control and grip, seemingly subterranean bass, that gorgeous class A midrange and top end. Vocals are just to die for.

    I had people over yesterday listening and they were astonished by the sound.


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    Mike,

    May congrats on getting the mighty Gryphon amp! Why couldn't you be closer to where I live?!
    How does gryphon sound compare to the Vitus Class A (apart from the difference in power output)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Can I plead the 5th? Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    They are both tremendous amplifiers.

    The Colosseum has a massive soundstage, incredible bass control and grip, seemingly subterranean bass, that gorgeous class A midrange and top end. Vocals are just to die for.

    I had people over yesterday listening and they were astonished by the sound.


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    Quote Originally Posted by apdoc2004 View Post
    Mike,

    May congrats on getting the mighty Gryphon amp! Why couldn't you be closer to where I live?!
    How does gryphon sound compare to the Vitus Class A (apart from the difference in power output)?

    Thanks,
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    I don't have the Vitus anymore, so hard to say. 160 watts vs 50 watts is also different. I love the dark, rich, chocolatey, BIG BIG BIG sound of Gryphon.

    I wish YOU lived closer! I miss hanging out with you. Can you make it to Axpona?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Can I plead the 5th? Gryphon Colosseum arrives at Suncoast Audio

    They are both tremendous amplifiers.

    The Colosseum has a massive soundstage, incredible bass control and grip, seemingly subterranean bass, that gorgeous class A midrange and top end. Vocals are just to die for.

    I had people over yesterday listening and they were astonished by the sound.


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    At almost 2 times the cost I hope better. Nevertheless, it would be great to do a comparison to articulate the differences between these two great amps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    At almost 2 times the cost I hope better. Nevertheless, it would be great to do a comparison to articulate the differences between these two great amps.
    Mike, I think the D'Ag 250 is $35,000. The Colosseum is $49k. When you get time, let's listen!


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    Will love to attend AXPONA 2018 -- have heard good things about the show.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I don't have the Vitus anymore, so hard to say. 160 watts vs 50 watts is also different. I love the dark, rich, chocolatey, BIG BIG BIG sound of Gryphon.

    I wish YOU lived closer! I miss hanging out with you. Can you make it to Axpona?


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    From what I see in the picture, I was driving with Ref 10?
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    Quote Originally Posted by nonesup View Post
    From what I see in the picture, I was driving with Ref 10?
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    I keep looking at this system and the room as a whole and one thought keeps recurring....

    WOW!
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    What is the difference between the price and the sound of the Colosseum and the Antileon EVO Stereo?

    The older Antileon Sig was always a bit darker and heavier sounding, but the EVO is supposed to be more open and transparent.
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    Mike, how about a video for sound impression?

    Liked your posting on the Mojo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Mike, how about a video for sound impression?

    Liked your posting on the Mojo.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slsan0RHcls

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvBf8WVOlnI

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    Quote Originally Posted by XV-1 View Post
    What is the difference between the price and the sound of the Colosseum and the Antileon EVO Stereo?

    The older Antileon Sig was always a bit darker and heavier sounding, but the EVO is supposed to be more open and transparent.
    It's funny, Jeff Fritz (Soundstage Ultra) said in his review that overall, he preferred Antileon Evo to Colloseum and Mephisto. Wow!!!
    Francisco

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