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Considering Gryphon Diablo 300 "OR" Simaudio 700iv2 ???

Hi everyone,

I am considering one of the two integrated amplifier's now as I am downsizing. Different residence.
The Gryphon Diablo 300 or the Simaudio 700iv2? Unfortunately I can not audition either in my area. So I am going at this blind. Pretty much from reviews.

I am downsizing from a beautiful McIntosh system that just sang.....A  C500t tube two piece pre-amp with Mc501 mono blocks, powering my PMC IB2i speakers. Connected to a Torus power RM20, and my digital front end is a
Linn Klimax Ds.

I am keeping the PMC IB2i speakers, the Torus power, and the the Linn Klimax. Although I may consider selling my Klimax Ds to get the Simaudio 780d dac if I go the Simaudio route. I could update the Klimax to the latest spec too, but that's another topic.....

I did audition the Ma9000 integrated amp, and it did not grab me sound wise. So I feel it is out.
I did get to audition some Simaudio separates, that sounded very very good...

So that's where I am at.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.


xsparky
audiofound
81 posts
 
I’ve only auditioned the D300 and Simaudio 340ix integrated (not the 700i v2). Both sounded superb but the 340ix was a little weak in the bass frequencies compared to the D300. My ears preferred the D300 over all. But it’s a bit of an apples and oranges comparison. The 700i v2 is an outstanding amp but I can’t help but think the D300 would be my choice either way.
urbie
275 posts
 
Audio Troy  you need to get your ears checked again the Sim audio gear is not on the bright side of anything it's very neutral so if you're getting brightness from SIM it's either your speakers or your cables that's making it sound bright.
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arcticdeth
1,572 posts
 
Keep your current system.

 The 500W monos are top of the hill amps.

 You would be taking steps BACK, by going your route!

   If you want a change, change speakers.  Keep the Mac gear

  speakers are the biggest change one can make. 
    Don’t mess with perfection dude. 
Keep the Mac gear,... once gone, and reliability issues set in with the other components, you will kick yourself.


   If it ain’t broke...........



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