Have you been enjoying your Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated ?

Sorry, I have the same question actually so I hope you don’t mind if I ask here as well. I’ve been looking at two brands only, the Gryphon and Vitus although there are few more. The Vitus especially SIA-030 is considerably more expensive even though it’s a used or demo unit. Nevertheless, I presume no one can dispute its quality as it’s supposed to be very good. The Gryphon Diablo 300 is considerably cheaper but it’s the Diablo 120 that is more appealing to me not so much about the lower price but reduced weight. It’s less bulky and lighter than the 300.

My question, is the Diablo 120 almost as good as the 300 if not as good? Has anyone compared both amps in the system? In some reviews, the 300 was said to be more dynamic and less dark. The 120 is said to have a ballsier or fruiter bass (whatever that means) and an overall slightly warmer character.

Of course, I don't mind.

I heard rumors that Diablo 120 was more musical than Diablo 300 and that some people who didn't need the power of Diablo 300 chose the 120. But I heard it a few years ago when I was considering it. Perhaps now it is different. I understand, you are interested in new current Diablo.

Not much luck I guess. Anyway I found this review on the Diablo 300 vs 120. Take it with a grain of salt. It appears that the reviewer likes the 120 more than the 300. 

https://allforturntables.com/2022/07/26/gryphon-diablo-120-vs-300-what-is-the-difference/

The Verdict: I have to say that I liked the sound I was hearing with the Gryphon Diablo 120 better! Even if you took the price out of the equation, I still would pick the 120 as I felt it had a more balanced kind of sound. Does the Gryphon Diablo 300 have more power, undoubtedly yes, but that from what I was experiencing did not translate to a more pleasing sound, well for my ears at least!

While I was impressed with the 300, I must admit that overall, I think the 120 is better. The sound it produced just appealed to me more and I prefer the smaller design of it too.

Yeah, I guess it will very much depend on the speakers it is used with, preferences and db level you play at. However, 120 Gryphon watts is not little. Still, very hard to choose without comparing side by side.