Final Retirement Amplifier-Class A-Upcoming Gryphon Essence Stereo vs Accuphase A75

Just curious, what do you mean by final amp?  Are you talking about for the next 10 to 20 years, or more?

By final amplifier, I do mean one that will deliver excellent sound with my VAC Ren V preamplifier and a KEF Ref 3 loudspeakers for 10 plus years.
i have not been able to audition a Gryphon Essence due to availability and have not made a class A decision. I did pick up a used GamuT D200i which I’m enjoying and am very impressed with its organic presentation and compatibility in my system. 

For anyone in the UK, Essence makes its debut just outside London on March 21st - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gryphon-essence-official-uk-launch-event-tickets-95221934369. I've got my ticket..

With this terrible pandemic everything is slowing down. Just curious if anyone has had the opportunity to audition or own the Gryphon Essence. Your opinions are most appreciated.

Looks like most of the feedback is leaning towards the Gryphon even without hearing it or the Accuphase but don't underestimate the A75 which has better numbers then the Gryphon, The A75 doubles down into a one ohm load vs 2 ohm load on the Gryphon. Gryphon doesn't give S/N ratio or Damping factor which the A75 has a S/N ratio of 122db at max output and 128db at -12db which is unreal and damping factor of 1000 should drive just about any speaker out there.

Yes we all know numbers aren't everything and both manufactures have stellar reputation.

At this level it's a matter of synergy and sound preferences.

Im a fan of both and own the Accuphase A65 for several years now.

Has mentioned above the new E800 or a used A70 would also be a good alternative.