Gryphon Apex Stereo vs Mephisto Solos

@petercsbae 

That's A Tough call. I also have the Mephisto/Pandora and this same quandary has seeped into my thought process as well. Was very close to pulling the string on Apex Stereo/Commander, deal fell apart with what I needed to get for my Mephisto/Pandora. The Solos are exceptional. The Mephisto could be one of the best stereo amps ever made. Now Apex. What speakers do you have or plan on having long term? How large is your room? To appreciate any of the for mentioned, speakers have to be worthy of Gryphon. With this depth of commitment think long term and envision what your future system will look like.

Hi jakesnak, I have Kharma Exqusite Midi and plan to upgrade to Magico M6. My room size (basically it is a living room) is 18' x 18' x 8'. I planned to upgrade VAC master and now I am keen to have Commander after watching YouTube discussion between Jeff Fritz and Rune Skove.

Hi Peter, I spoke with Jeff and Rune. Jeff has a future demo scheduled for the APEX Stereo, NO COMMANDER. In which I find odd? Jeff is a nice guy to talk with so is Rune for that matter. Magico M6 with anything we mentioned will be exquisite! Apex/Commander with M6, would be world class. My room is 30 X26 X 26H, and the Mephisto gives me incredible head room. It's the most transparent amp I have ever been around. You would think the new Apex/Commander is fantastic. For me how much more fantastic than what I have? Where the Solos would shine (I think) is musical separation? I also understand  the desire in buying a more current design. I have Joseph Audio Pearl 20/20's. Great speakers that do everything right. I started thinking where am I going to get the biggest bang for my money? With my back to my system if someone magically switched between Mephisto/Pandora with my JA Pearl Speakers, Vs Apex/Commander, with my JA Pearls. Am I going to to jump out of my shoes with the APEX/COMMANDER improved SQ? Not sure? Now if you place say a pair of Rockport Lyra's in the fray, I suspect one would be able to differentiate a little easier? I think?? Take your time. with proper homework and a boat load of money these things work themselves out. One hopes! Good Luck.

 John

John, I envy you have such a great musical (audio) space. I am keen to place order next week for Apex stereo/Commander although I will not be able to accomdate M6 due to space constraints but M3. Upon Rune from Gryphon, there is no such thing like too much power (amplifier) for speakers and I agree with him. I am anxious to know if Apex/Commander likes Magico M.