Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?

REGA OSIRIS integrated amp

this is a bona fide high-end contender and certainly no pretender.... it is highly recommended, especially with a personal audition .

http://audiofi.net/2012/08/rega-osiris-punching-heavy/

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/amplifiers/rega-isis-and-osiris-661352...

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/rega-isis-osiris-hifi-plus-72/

http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/rega-isis-cd-player-osiris-integrated-amplifier-tas-213/

I know this is an old thread but I am shopping for an integrated piece right now and believe there are other that bring different things to the table. would like other take on it. Were would the Lyngdorf TDiA 3400 stand next to Diablo, Ayres, Devialet and any other new release.

What is the best now? and why? 


Dan  

@dancastagna  There is NO best, if its coming from someone other than yourself. Only what makes sense for you: given your system, what you want to accomplish, and what your preferences (sound, aesthetics, feature set, price, etc. etc.) are. 

No "best/absolutes" in audio, only preferences. It's about your ear and what type of sound you prefer.

I've got Ypsilon, CH Precision, Ayre, Thrax, Aavik, Audionet, Rowland, Karan, Devialet and Norma here in Stockholm, Sweden who are all making wonderful products on different levels within the SS and hybrid segment. I've also had the Dartzeel 8550, Gryphon Diablo 300, Moon 700i etc. here earlier amongst others.

I'm happy to answer any question regarding these brands and their integrated offerings.

/ Marcus

Marcus, how would you compare the Norma 140 intergrated amp to other high end intergrated amps ?