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

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.

For moderate sound levels you may also consider Accuphase newer amplifiers A-48 (Class-A) or P-4500 (Class-AB). These are using the same input amplifier stage as expensive A-75, and therefore have excellent noise and speed characteristics. In interview with Accuphase design Engineers on the question about superiority of Class-A over Class AB, they responded Class-A and Class-AB both are very good. Accuphase amps have versatile power design, switchable internally for 100/120/220/240V 50/60Hz AC power, which is handy if need to move equipment to another country.