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Gryphon Diablo 250 vs Hegel390

Hi all,
Looking at buying an integrated and was close to pulling the trigger on Hegel390. But came across a used Diablo 250 at the same price... Loved the sound of Hegel and could not yet audition the Diablo. Worth giving Diablo a shot, despite it's age (almost 10 yo)?
Appreciate your comments.
rdubin
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jjss49
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it is about the sound ... i think...

but perhaps sometimes ocd prevails, i get it...   :)
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thieliste
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Hegel is nowhere near Gryphon quality. Hegel is midfi compared to Gryphon.
helomech
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The Diablo, no contest. The Gryphons are some of the few integrateds that can compete with TOTL separates. 
rdubin OP
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Thanks for the comments! Sounds like I seriously need to consider and audition the Gryphon. Should I be concerned about the age? Things to look out for if I decide to buy?
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onhwy61
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Is the Hegel unit a new unit?  Do both amps have the inputs and features you require?  The Hegel has a plethora of digital features that the Gryphon omits.  Is that important?  Your choice can also depend upon where you live.  If either unit breaks is there a quality distributor to handle service?  The Gryphon probably has a higher performance ceiling, but whether that can be achieved you will need to take into account your other components.
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