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| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? Xsparky you are probably right about overthinking the service risk. One thing though is I think it is likely that only one or two areas of the Diablo are mil-spec. I can’t imagine all components, relays, etc are mil-spec. Could be just the PCB’... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? When the time is right, I’d guess my budget for a turntable would be up to $12K. But that could all change once I start exploring that avenue further and I become better acquainted with the options....But after this purchase I doubt that will be ... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? One other thing to add about my second audition of the Gryphon. I actually enjoyed the 802 D3 speakers much more once I put my finger on what was initially making me a bit uncertain about them. Yes the midrange is more aggressive than the D2, bu... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? All very good points. I'll have to think on it! I've had that exact issue happen to me in the past, where I had my upgrade path planned at the time of initial purchase and then when the time came I went to the shop and the key components were di... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? I am a sucker for being upsold, careful :) Yes I could consider the phono module as well, but my goal is to, at some point in the future, to get a great turntable and as such I am thinking I'd be better served with an external phono module, possi... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? From my experience in terms of what I have access to test in my area (which is admittedly limited), Diablo 300 beats all separates at a similar price point. This includes McIntosh C2600/MC452, Bryston 4B3 with various preamps, and the Simaudio 600... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? It's hard to tell from a short interview; we'd just be speculating. I just found it a bit odd is all. Also I think it is not realistic that a small boutique shop can stay a small boutique shop forever - thirty years is a long run. With Fleming ... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? Inna, here is the video I was referring to:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OXFXvA4c4FkAfter researching, I also saw that Gryphon’s new CEO came from B&O (he worked there as of 2010). They make some neat stuff but I don’t think their main focus ... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? Inna, I’ll try to find the interview, it was just on YouTube. It was nothing really negative, just said that they weren’t planning to do things differently, that it was an honour, and then something I thought was just a bit odd that he bothered t... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? I agee Inna, that’s why I say it’s something that is a consideration but not something that will stop my from purchasing. Shipping to Denmark is expensive but doable, especially with Gryphon’s wooden crate for the unit. I think this is just part... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? Okay, I've completed a second audition of the Gryphon Diablo 300. As I was prepared for the type of sound to expect, from the first audition, the results were far clearer for me this time. I'll be proceeding with purchasing the Diablo 300.I star... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? I already offered to leave a deposit to bring the Gryphon home for a demo and dealer said they don’t do in-home demos, full stop. And I’d need to lug 180 pounds of speakers to the shop (which is not local to me), risking damage especially with exp... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? Sorry Morg, the shop had set up the 462 for me but the Gryphon was so unique there was no point in comparing with the 462, at least for me, and I had too much to focus on with the Diablo.As I said if my choice was between Bryston and Mac I’d go Br... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? That is a perfect way to describe it “you feel the amp’s presence”. It is difficult to describe this effect in a non-subjective way. It is like the amp is curating the music for you, the way it wants to (and doing a very, very good job of it). ... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? Bubb, unfortunately the shop didn't have the 803 D3's for me to test with the Diablo, as they said they sell so many 804's and 802's they don't need to demo the 803. I should be clear I'm not even slightly saying the 802 or D3 line is bad - it ju... |