Constellation/Gryphon Chord Dave/MSB Discrete

[ravendog]

Trying to build a system from scratch.

Heard today Magico A3/Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0/Chord Dave, which I thought sounded good.

I'm think for sure of getting the Magico A3 (wife approved )

From researching for awhile like concept (but haven't heard) the Gryphon Diablo 300, and MSB Discrete DAC.

Which of the following options do you think would sound the best.

1) Magico A3/Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0/Chord Dave
2) Magico A3/Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0/MSB Discrete DAC
3) Magico A3/Gryphon Diablo 300/MSB Discrete DAC

Thanks,
Chris

 

[joeinid]

Welcome to the forum Chris, thank you for joining.

 

[Mike]

You really can’t go wrong with any of those combinations. The Gryphon Diablo 300 will certainly have more ooomph and drive the A3’s with ease and definitely give you more and tighter bass. The Constellation is more “tube like” and smooth. As for the DAC’s, the DAVE is very 3D, and goes to whole ‘nother level with the M-Scaler or Blu2. The MSB Discrete is very organic and “analog” like.

All are great choices. Pick your flavor and go!