Gryphon Diablo 300 vs 120. Any Difference? Gryphon vs Luxman L-590AXII?

@ryder the 120 isn’t mellow at all, perhaps I misspoke. The 120 is a bit more mellow than the 300, but mellow may be a strong word. Overall, the 120 is not mellow.

Gryphon is on a another level altogether much better sounding as well as precision 

and build quality .m6 brother has a Diablo 300, the 590 Luxman is pretty decent 

but dynamics,detail,soundstage just not on this level 

the Diablo especially the 300 is like over $20 k in seperates and more cohesive. Then any separates at$10k + each , plus you need to buy quality. Interconnects and power cords.

I loved both…! I can’t tell you that I heard a substantial difference between the two amps. Perhaps a little more dynamic headroom…? The 300 was at the limit of what a single strong person can move on his own and worth every pound….! I was driving a pair of SF Serafino’s and they sounded detailed, clean, precise with a bass whollop that made my chair kick me in the back. I owned both amps for about 3 months each. My only source was a DCS Bartok. Let them warm up a little before passing judgement. They 300 ran pretty hot so give it a lots of breathing room. I eventually sold the 300 as my personal preference headed towards the tube sound. With the Bartok both the 120 and the 300 were a little too clinical and “perfect” for my ears. Maybe the speakers also were a little too bright…? When I bought the 120, I was comparing it to the McIntosh MA 352. My ear jumped right to the Diablo… No contest.

I’ve since upgraded to an ARC amp and pre-amp at practically three times the cost… The Diablo 300 is an awesome piece at $11,500…!