pokey77

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Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@inna OK, thanks for the info. Sounds like an all-Gryphon system is out of my budget; but would still be fun to hear. And if the Ypsilon is even more expensive, I'd better not even go there. 
Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?
A few good videos, including this one, at Suncoast Audio on the Diablo 300.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeQXNimsvqkAnd here's the website for Suncoast https://suncoastaudio.com/product/diablo-300/ 
Whats in your second system?
what second system?! 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@inna Well, I just looked up dealers in the US and according to the website, there are no dealers; just a distributor. Again, they are close to me so I may give them a call. It would be great to not only hear the 300, but to hear a full Gryphon sy... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@inna A DAC shoot-out would be interesting - internal vs external. It may be closer that one might think; the Gryphon with internal DAC needs no extra interconnect and may also greatly benefit from the synergy that has been engineered into the pro... 
Which audio component would you like Santa to place under the christmas tree for you?
@inna OK, well, you can't blame a guy. I'd be perfectly happy with the MBL starter system too; it'd fit under the tree and in my room just fine.And since I missed the first time, I'd gift an Oppo 205 because it does so many things well, not refere... 
What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
@orpheus10 Totally agree; let your ears be your guide. Your ears should be the only specs you need. 
Michael Fremer's system
"Do you agree with his choice ?" respectfully, whether I agree or not, or  whether any of us agree or not, it was/is HIS choice. And I'm not sure if all the posters watched the entire video, but Mike is upfront about what he owns and what he doesn... 
Which audio component would you like Santa to place under the christmas tree for you?
Well I agree with several posters on MBL. For me, it would be the 101 X-treme full system........ and the house to put it in of course.@inna  - and I'd have that Studer RTR too. Or the United Home Audio RTR that MBL uses at the shows and a pile of... 
Can't we all just get along?
@crazyeddy I appreciate your initial post and the explanation of your "bad day". We've all had them and manning up about it is appreciated.@whart I also appreciate your initial contribution as well as your humor above. The rat race often contribut... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@slingshot @inna FYI - This is the same pricing that user Inna reported in the last several months. 
Hegel H360 comparing to seperates?
@sabai I've heard the DirectStream a number of times and in good-sounding systems. But I have not heard the Hegel on the same day in the same system. So, I have nothing to add there. 
Not much discussion around MBL
@electrostaticnut You said " I used Mcintosh 1201 monoblocs to push the 116's with no problems but my experience has been if you really want the best MBL can produce it will be with all MBL gear, they have a synergy that is unmatched". I'd have t... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Savath&Savalas - Apropa't Savath&Savalas - The Rolls & Waves EP Savath&Savalas - The Predicate (Dub Version) Savath&Savalas - Folk Songs for Trains, Trees and Honey Savath&Savalas - La Llama 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
@nutty Andy Timmons Band,  Resolution - I really like the album a lot. Not available on Spotify for some time, but played that one a lot before it got removed.