Thanks Fellows, I am caught up with this piece. 16 hours of listening in two days. Its just getting better, I fired it up at 6am today, even out of the gate it performs. You can throw anything at it, Complex Classical, Jazz, Instrumental, what ever. Gryphon recommends its at its peak 45 minutes in! Cold (its really not cold as its in standby) it raises your head up! I was making coffee and I’m staring over with my mouth open! This thing is like a thoroughbred. It wants to run and show you what it can do. I’ve been playing with this crap for a long time. My first serious rig was Phase Linear 400, 2000 Pre, Revox A77 real to Real. ( the one made in Switzerland not Germany) This Mephisto helps one appreciate the journey with this obsession. It makes you forget all the missteps we have all made!
For the Solo’s one would have to reconsider speakers. I love my JA 20/20’s, they do everything right. However the Solo’s would need a much better partner. Magico, Rockports, something custom made? That’s a serious commitment and I’m not sure if I can go that deep in? In the scheme of it all life is short. What ever it should be, if it brings one joy and passion, embrace it. John
For the Solo’s one would have to reconsider speakers. I love my JA 20/20’s, they do everything right. However the Solo’s would need a much better partner. Magico, Rockports, something custom made? That’s a serious commitment and I’m not sure if I can go that deep in? In the scheme of it all life is short. What ever it should be, if it brings one joy and passion, embrace it. John