Best Integrated, period.

Hi Rottenclam, I am interested to read that you've paired the Gryphon with Quad ESL speakers. I've recently been trying out different ESL's (most lately Kingsound, Martin Logan and Sanders Audio) and i've generally found the Gryphon / ESL combo's too stark for my taste.

Wow, higher end Rockports are really something. Do try others in a similar price category though [Avalon, Eben, Hansen to name some].

McIntosh

*yawn*

Vernneal, is there a model or any actual experiences you want to share about "Mcintosh"? No offense, but I'm not sure how much that comment actually added to the conversation.

Anyway...

Kiwi, I will admit that the Diablo is slightly more dry on my Quad ESLs 57s than my favorite tube amps that I've put on them in the past. But I do think that the Diablo scores a lot better in certain other areas.

The original 57s are pretty different from all other ESLs (in my experience), so maybe that is why I think they sound good with the Diablo, whereas maybe some other ESLs would not sound so good.

Having heard the latest iteration of the LSA Statement amp, I would have to say it is the best integrated I have ever heard.

Accuphase E550, E450 series.
Leben CS300xs for efficient speakers
LFD Zero LE III