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3D Labs streamer?
Ok with the big players but remember few years back they were newcomers too that hardly anyone knew of. I am all for supporting innovative companies that give you value for money. Of course the risk is you may get a half baked product or later no ... 
3D Labs streamer?
There are so many options! One minute I settle on a Lumin U2 mini, the next is an Auralic, then a used DCS bridge and so on. Then you hear of new ones coming to the market recently and the search goes on. At this rate I will never purchase anythin... 
3D Labs streamer?
@fuzztone Right, that was another streamer I am considering, it is Pi2AES based one, is it not?  
Considering buying a used Gryphon Diablo 250
Unless you are based in Europe, as I am...  
Considering buying a used Gryphon Diablo 250
I have been following Gryphon for many years, I have never heard of any issues in almost all their products. Their design and manufacturing quality is second to none. I have no issue buying a used Gryphon product. I was just wondering how the orig... 
Considering buying a used Gryphon Diablo 250
Thanks guys, it has sold to someone else already. Next time I should move faster.  
How does the Aurender s10 compare with a more modern streamer?
Thanks guys, useful info. I think I will not be buying it since the latest Aurender updates are not available for the S10.  
How does the Aurender s10 compare with a more modern streamer?
@ghdprentice Do you think the S10 sounds similar/better to the N100 or the N10? 
How does the Aurender s10 compare with a more modern streamer?
Well, I can get it for a price similar to a new lumin mini u1 and Aularic G1. Would you say the sound quality of the S10 is still superior to the others considering it is much older?  
Best Integrated Amp for Thiel CS 2.4 Speakers
Perhaps you can find an older Gryphon Diablo (the original one, not the 300).  
Close, but no cigar ...
I am also looking for an integrated amp on a slightly higher budget than you ($6K to 10K). I am considering the ASR Emitter II, Gryphon Diablo (the original 250 one, the newer 300 is beyond my budget), Audia Flight FLS10 and possibly the Audionet ... 
Gryphon Diablo 300 Has Arrived: First Impressions.
Thanks George. Before the current Diablo 300 and 120, the Diablo (250W) existed, I am pretty sure that was after the Tabu. The 300 replaced that with increased wattage ( I believe there where layout, heatsink and transistor updates). I have heard ... 
Gryphon Diablo 300 Has Arrived: First Impressions.
Hi guys, any opinions on the original Diablo? How much better is the Diablo300 from the original?  
Recapping
Capacitor degrade badly over the years, on/off cycles, heat, overvoltage all affect the life of a capacitor, the older they get the ESR increase and the capacitance decrease eventually. In addition to the power supply electrolytics replace capacit... 
Stacking gear no more rack space does it affect sound quality
Does that mean if you operate something below its designed temperature span, it will NOT last longer? What component are you referring to? Silicon devices or passive components? As I am sure you know the fabricating processes of silicon devices ...