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

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.

Hi all,
Wanted to jump in here because I am considering a similar move to bruxesq and have similar components. Presently, I have the Mytek Manhattan II which I also use as a preamp and dac, an Auralic Aries G1 to stream from Roon, Parasound JC5 as my amp and I have a switchbox to two speaker sets: Harbeth M 40.2 and the PSB T3 Imagine towers. I mostly use the Harbeths and listen to jazz at low to moderate volumes.

I also want to simplify my life and just change things up - so I am considering trading in the Mytek and Parasound for an integrated. I have been thinking about the Vinnie Rossi L2i-SE (used only, too pricey for new) or the Gryphon Diablo 120 (or 300, not sure). And now I am seeing in this thread recommendations of the Luxman integrated.

Would be interested in opinions about which way to go with an integrated that I would like to have for a good long time and maybe my "forever" system.  Recommendations from your knowledgeable folks?

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!

What amps did the KEF dealer recommend?

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