Gryphon Diablo 120, Luxman L-590AXII, Other? For KEF R11

Thanks, any thoughts on what would be a better fit?

My biggest concern with the Gryphon is the comment I’ve read that the top end is “dark”.  My KEFs already have a relaxed top end and so I am concerned with the synergy.  That being said, the Gryphon mids are described as lush and the bass described as being big and ballsy.  I would like to squeak better bass performance from the KEFs and a warmer or lusher mid might be good with the otherwise very neutral MyTek. Hard to tell if these pluses outweigh a potential big negative.

I know the Luxman has quality watts, and the KEFs aren’t real hard to drive, but impedance can drop below 4ohms, so I don’t know if the Luxman can provide the increased dynamics I’m looking for, especially in comparison to the Gryphon. Any thoughts?

Thank you all for the input.  Sounds like a lot of positivity for either.

I’m somewhat leaning Luxman because the built in phono is supposed to be quite good and I may add a TT in the near future if the amplification gets me to where I want to be.

Anyone out there had any real world experience with the Gryphon and any KEF speakers?

As an FYI, I reached out to a dealer contact - one that I had demoed the KEF Reference with before.  He now reps Gryphon and has the 120 on demo.  He advised that the Gryphon would not be a good match for the KEFs.  I respect his opinion as he has a pretty straightforward style.

Back to the drawing board for me!

Thanks for the input.  I think the R11’s punch well above their weight, but do plan to upgrade at some point relatively soon.  In the meantime, looking to max their potential.

Well, unfortunately the used Luxman I had an eye on has sold, so I'm really interested in any further comments on the Gryphon.

In general, it sounds like the Gryphon may have a more aggressive sound - if that translates to some better dynamics for the KEF R11, I could see that as a good thing.

He didn’t - he offered a few suggestions on speakers that would go better with the Gryphon.