@lewl28 Although the Mcintosh Como is more expensive, nothing holds it's value better than Mcintosh if you ever decide to sell.
Gryphon Diablo vs. McIntosh C2700/MC611
I know similar questions have been asked, but I was looking for input regarding the Gryphon Diablo and the current Mac separates. I currently have Harbeth Super HL5+ XD speakers. I listen through a Technics turntable and will be getting an Aurender N200. I will likely change speakers down the road.
I am replacing my Peachtree Nova 500. I have narrowed my pre-amp/amp choices down to a slightly used Gryphon Diablo with DAC and a McIntosh C2700/MC611 combo. I will be able to audition the Mac combo this week but am not able to audition the Gryphon Diablo. The non-audio pluses and minuses are:
Mac - dealer close by, I prefer its traditional layout
Gryphon - less expensive, one box.
Does anyone have any experience with the Diablo and the current Mac separates? Most threads that I read were before the C2700 with its DAC 2. Also, if I upgrade speakers, it would likely be to the Harbeth 40.3 or the Sonus Faber Amati, Serarino or Guarneri Traditions.
TIA
Lew