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Help choosing integrated

I'm currently shopping for an integrated amp for my main system. Got a few integrated amps on my mind. Since I haven't had a chance to audition all of them so I would like to learn from your experience and get your input before making the final decision. Here is my short list (all used):

Gryphon Diablo
Vitus RI-100
GamuT Di150
MBL 7008a

The rest of my system includes:
MacBook Pro/Audirvana
Anticables 3.1 USB cable
Hegel HD 25 DAC
Focal Diva Utopia Be
Synergistic Research Tungsten Interconnects
Triode Wire Lab Speaker Cables 

Thanks in advance for your feedback!
jjue
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jond
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Those are all great amps are you able to audition any of them? At that level it becomes more about what you like than whats good because it should all be good. I have to say though for me, eyes only, that Gryphon is one bad ass looking amp! Have fun and happy listening!
jjue OP
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@arsh Thanks for sharing the details. I auditioned Sasha's a few times and I was impressed. 

@georgehifi Thanks for the insight! I auditioned the Diablo (older version, not the the new Diablo 300) in person and I liked it very much. That's why it's on my original shortlist :)

@akg_ca Thanks for the advice! What's your impression with the OSIRIS? Source and speakers? 
jjue OP
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@jond You're right, very tough decision :) 

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maxboy00
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The Modwright KWI-200 is also worth putting on your list. The Modwright IA has plenty of power to drive your Focal's (very fine speakers) to audio bliss. This IA has a tilt to the warm side and in the used market is well below the price points of the high quality IA already under consideration. Happy hunting.
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jafant
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The Vitus is on my list as well.  Keep me posted and Happy Listening!
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