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Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101
A dealer is ready to lend me a Kora TB400 integrated to try out in my system. Also i will see if i can find a Vitus SIA-025 on loan.  
Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101
@eziggy Thanks yes the Vitus would probably do well, how about the T+A PA 3100 HV ? I've seen a used one for sale would that be even better ?  
Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101
Hi guys, i own a Diablo 300 since 1 year now paired with my Thiel CS 3.7s speakers. Like some of you guys said in this thread the Diablo 300 is forward sounding and tends to be harsh when you raise the volume. It is uber transparent, has a huge ... 
What Speakers are you running with your Gryphon Amp?
I drive a pair of Thiel CS 3.7s with my Diablo 300, uber transparent sound and very wide soundstage. I still feel i would need more current for my speakers and plan to go separates in the future.  
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Guys any Thiel owners on the panel using an Audia Flight FLS10 integrated amp ? I've been told it's a great match.  
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@tomthiel Thanks very much for your help!  
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Would it be worth changing crossovers after 10+ years ? My 3.7s are from 2011 and i’m wondering if i should order new crossovers from Rob.  
Thinking Hybrid Integrated.
+1 for the Riviera Levante otherwise you have the Ypsilon Phaethon.  
What was the most impactful addition to your system?
For me most impactful by far is Cardas Clear Beyond IC and SC. Best purchase i've ever done period.  
Best 40 to 50k used speakers
I feel that i still haven't maxed out my Thiels, there is still lots of room for improvement in my system for the years to come therefore no need to change the speakers.  
Best 40 to 50k used speakers
Thanks but i decided to stick with my Thiel CS 3.7s and i will mostly keep upgrading the pre-power part of my system in the future. Most modern uber expensive speakers don't give me the joy and magic that i have with my Thiels.    
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Thanks guys, IMO a single Coda#16 would easily outperform 2 AHB-2s driving CS 3.7s. Anyway i will start by demoing the Gryphon Essence stereo pre-power combo and see how that goes against my Diablo 300. Since i now have Cardas Clear Beyond IC an... 
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@unsound Just trying to compare my Diablo 300 to the newer Gryphon Essence Monos. My dealer can lend me the Essence stereo and pre to try out in my system so i can make a shootout against my Diablo 300 but no one has the Mono versions for me to t... 
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Guys i have a question regarding amp power to max out Thiel speakers. Is it better to have 300W A/B stereo doubling down to 2 ohms with 136 000 microfarads of capacitance or 55W pure class A Monoblocks doubling down to 2 ohms with 880 000 microfa... 
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Signal cables do make a huge difference from one brand to another with Thiel speakers at least in my experience with my 3.7s. I have gone from Gryphon VIP IC and SC to Cardas Clear Beyond IC and SC. The difference is night and day, Clear Beyond ...