Diablo 300 vs Pass

[Panelguy]

Has anyone compared the Diablo 300 to Pass Labs with Magnepans (3.7)?
At first I was leaning towards the Pass XP22 with X260.8 monos, but is it worth the money?
Gryphon is cheaper here in than in the states while Pass is more pricey so the Pass combo is twice the price of the Diablo.
What are your thoughts?

 

[Puma Cat]

Has anyone compared the Diablo 300 to Pass Labs with Magnepans (3.7)?
At first I was leaning towards the Pass XP22 with X260.8 monos, but is it worth the money?
Gryphon is cheaper here in than in the states while Pass is more pricey so the Pass combo is twice the price of the Diablo.
What are your thoughts?

Buy the Gryphon.

It's cheaper.

 

[a.wayne]

At twice the price its a no brainer mate , Gryphon it is ...!!!

BTW , Sanders Magtech is popular with Maggies 3.6/7 series



Regards

 

[Alpinist]

You can’t go wrong with either amp. Buy the one that you or your wallet prefers and enjoy the music.

Ken

 

[Q3Di]

Has anyone compared the Diablo 300 to Pass Labs with Magnepans (3.7)?
At first I was leaning towards the Pass XP22 with X260.8 monos, but is it worth the money?
Gryphon is cheaper here in than in the states while Pass is more pricey so the Pass combo is twice the price of the Diablo.
What are your thoughts?

I have Diablo 300 and Pass Int-250 and I like both with Maggies 3.7. For Pass separate, I would pick XP22 along with X350.8

 

[MDP]

I have Diablo 300 and Pass Int-250 and I like both with Maggies 3.7. For Pass separate, I would pick XP22 along with X350.8

What are your thoughts comparing those two integrated amps?

I have the Diablo and it's an amazing amp.........in a few weeks I hope to have the Pass at home to compare the two on my Kharmas.

 

[Q3Di]

Mark,
The Pass has the power for demanding speakers like my Maggies and the Studio2. It also has nice mid. The Diablo sound a bit darker and the bass is awesome. It delivers the best bass I got from my Maggies.

 

[bluegrassphile]

It's an apples to oranges comparison. They don't sound alike. For my application and my particular system (see my signature) I prefer the int 250. But the D300 is a killer sounding amp. You might prefer it with your system. Let your ears be your guide.

 

[AJR]

My two cents worth: I listened to Pass INT 250 with Sonus Faber Amati speakers. Gorgeous. Warm and rich sound. Then I heard Gryphon Diablo with Magico S3 mk2 (and also with Dynaudio Contour 60s). Close call but the balls of the Gryphon (honestly: you just feel the power and richness of the music) and the transparency of the Magico did it for me

 

[AJR]

Something exciting about the sound that Gryphon amps produce. Energy. Richness. Wide soundstage. Details. Balls. So fast as well but also huuuge bass. Magico speakers give a transparent pass-thru of this sound.

 

[Panelguy]

What are your thoughts comparing those two integrated amps?

I have the Diablo and it's an amazing amp.........in a few weeks I hope to have the Pass at home to compare the two on my Kharmas.

Mark, did you get the chance to compare the Diablo 300 to the int250 or Pass separates?
I am considering: Diablo 300, D’Agostino Progression int or Pass XP22/X350.8/X260.8 for my Maggie 3.7’s.
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts

 

[mjs]

Just out of interest, I have had X260.8's with my 3.7i's for about two months now. Love them. XP22 should be showing up this month, so I will let you know how that goes.