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Dac upgrade
At your level of gear EmmLabs DA2 V2 should also be considered.I'm aware it's very expensive though. 
Gryphon Essence Pre and Stereo Power Amp Review
Nice write up eagle3333, i am myself a big Gryphon fan.Heard the Essence combo that you own at my dealers just 2 weeks ago, it was driving a pair of TAD Evolution One TX.I confirm this combo betters the Diablo 300 which is already outstanding.I'm ... 
Dac upgrade
Aqua Formula xHD is another good option indeed. 
Amp recommendation to drive Thiel 3.6 speakers
@pyma6 the look of the Antileon is another story, it is problably not very WAF friendly but in terms of sound it is phenomenal paired with big hungry Thiel speakers.It might also be difficult to find one used as most Gryphon owners keep their amps... 
Dac upgrade
I've heard most DACs up to 100k and and the ones that stand out for me are the Totaldac by a wide margin.You have a 3 weeks free trial in case you don't like it.Prices start at 2,5k up to 32k. 
Amp recommendation to drive Thiel 3.6 speakers
A used Gryphon Antileon Signature would be great. 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
Robert Koda K-160 is probably the new best of the best at any price. 
Borresen Acoustics Speakers - Have you heard them & what did you think?
60k in Europe and i think 70k in the US. 
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
Yes there is only one : Robert Koda.Better than Dartzeel. 
What integrated should I upgrade to?
If you are on budget the Luxman for sure otherwise a used Gryphon Diablo 300.Hegel is midfi compared to Luxman and Gryphon. 
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
George, your friend has a very nice rig, Totaldac-Antileon combo must be something.I will be building something of that sort.Best to you. 
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
Well Gryphon and Audionet are two pretty different presentations.Ghyphon is very organic, meaty, physical bass, beautiful deph and yet detailed and fast.Audionet is very high detail retrieval, very low noise floor, huge soundtage, ultra fast and v... 
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
Since i'm going end game amp the two best alternatives seem to be a Mephisto stereo or Audionet Heisenberg monos.I want to stay SS, the Totaldac is already very analogue sounding so i don't need tubes.You guys prefer Gryphon flagship or Audionet f... 
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
Well guys a guy that owns Stern + Heinsenberd + Totaldac Twelve compared with and without Stern just adding a Totaldac D1-Driver in place of the Stern.Suprisingly he liked better the presentation going direct into Heisenbergs without the Stern in ... 
Borresen Acoustics Speakers - Have you heard them & what did you think?
What do you guys think if i purchase a Gryphon Mephisto stereo instead of CH M1.1stereo to drive Borresen 03s ?