Again, he said that his colleague thought the Diablo 300 might be too lightweight for this speaker.
The D300 is anything but lightweight and can drive any speaker out there.
What Speakers are you running with your Gryphon Amp?
I have a Gryphon Diablo 300 with the DAC module, B&W 803 D2 speakers, and am looking to upgrade my speakers. I recently uplifted my system with Nordost Valhalla 2 speaker cables, an Innuos Phoenix USB reclocker for my Innuos Zenith Mk 3 streamer, an Audioquest Dragon high current cord for my amp. With these updates my system levelled up - way, WAY more than I ever expected. I can’t get over the relaxed, effortless detail I’m getting now. Also thinking of adding a Niagara 5000 with a Dragon power cord as well.
However, I’ve now tested four top-tier speakers with the Diablo 300 / DAC module, and I have not enjoyed the sound of ANY of them anywhere near as much as I enjoy my system at home now, with my B&W 803 D2’s. The speakers I’ve tested, with my cords and speaker cables, are:
None of these speakers have come close to anything I could live with, however they did have some impressive qualities. I’ve half a mind to give up since I love my current system so much with the recent upgrades. But, I still feel like I could get even more detail, air, and imaging with a speaker upgrade, but I’d just love to get that while still keeping that effortless detail and naturalness I’m enjoying at home now.
Gryphon owners - what speakers have you had success with? I keep hearing that Rockports are "natural" and might consider travelling to a dealer that has both them and Gryphon in-house, since I have none close to me. Or maybe I need to consider ribbon speakers?
@nyev I have heard the 801 D4 sound damn near perfect. I didn't know they could sound bad. That is a great trick that dealer managed to pull off. I agree with others who say the Gryphon can drive anything. Very peculiar. Your speakers are great. Not sure they are a weak link. Just because they are aged a bit doesn't mean they aren't still great. No offense but I laugh when guys recommend dragging 300# of speakers to a dealer's shop. |