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Gryphon Integrated or Seperates for $20K Pre/Power budget?

I'm wondering if an Integrated like the Gryphon Diablo 300 would make a lot of sense at my budget level, vs other options I'm looking into like the McIntosh MC462, the Pass Labs X250.8, and the Bryston 4B3 (with corresponding preamps).
How would the Diablo stack up against the other options which are separates?  I am basing my candidate components on what I can test in my area.  My speakers are B&W 803 D2's, and my room is rather large, open concept that extends to kitchen and dining room.  The ceiling is also vaulted.

Thoughts on whether to go separates vs integrated given the options above?  Thanks!


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@audiotroy, Thanks for the above information.  It is appreciated.  

The Absolute Sound reports the T&A PA 3000 HV increases its HV units to a “whooping” 360 volts. They also say that most solid state amps operate at about 100 volts internally. Do other similar solid state amps operate at 360 volts?  

Does the T&A 3100 HV also operate at 360 volts?  Is the unit hot to touch and does it require special cooling and Ventilation?    What impact does the 360 volts have on its sound quality? Is there a concern when using an amp that runs at 360 volts?  How does this high 360 voltage compare to tube amps?   Thanks. 
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