Gryphon Diablo 333, Boulder 1160?

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I am looking to upgrade my amplifier. Currently run Luxman 900m with an Ayon Auris II preamp, Lejanklou phono pre and Rega Planar10. Magico A5s as speakers. I stream some but not enough to matter. I am considering a Gryphon Diablo 333 (no phono section) and a Boulder 1160. Boulder is used so we are talking same money or maybe little less for Boulder v Diablo. If I got the Boulder I would hang on to the Ayon for a while longer and maybe build up to a Boulder. Any thoughts on how the Boulder will mix with the Ayon or other gear? I am enjoying the tube sound of the Ayon and have considered getting a VAC pre next if I don't get a Boulder. How about the VAC and the Boulder? Am I over thinking this and the Diablo would kill two birds and maybe sound better. In person auditioning super difficult for me due to where I live. Listen to a lot of jazz and rock. Any thoughts and comments appreciated.
 
Lived with the A5 in our 2 channel system for several years so I have some experience with your situation.

My advice is take Mike's advice on the VAC and Boulder combination.
 
I like the idea of separates over an integrated unless space is an issue.

If I was selecting for my personal listening my choice would be Gryphon. I find it to have good bass and detail with what I'd describe as a more warm and dark character as compared to Boulder.

I do really like VAC but can't even imagine how that would mix with Boulder.
 
Like warmth with drive Gryphon , accuracy and detail with drive , Boulder ..!

Personally prefer the Boulder Sound . Both will be big gains over the luxman ..!


Regards
 
I have a Luxman M-10X/Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo driving Magico S3 2023s. This amplification choice replaced a Gryphon 300 Diablo, which had outstanding bass, but I sometimes found a bit strident with string music. The Luxman has been a significant improvement, a more balanced, slightly sweeter sound, and the C1X solo has been outstanding. I have not heard the new Diablo 333, which looks very promising based on reports. Has anyone commenting here actually heard it driving Magicos?
 
GSOphile said:
I have a Luxman M-10X/Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo driving Magico S3 2023s. This amplification choice replaced a Gryphon 300 Diablo, which had outstanding bass, but I sometimes found a bit strident with string music. The Luxman has been a significant improvement, a more balanced, slightly sweeter sound, and the C1X solo has been outstanding. I have not heard the new Diablo 333, which looks very promising based on reports. Has anyone commenting here actually heard it driving Magicos?
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I have the Diablo 333 and A5’s and love the sound I’m getting. Also have a friend with Magico and Boulder. Don’t think you can go wrong with either.
 
bandrews said:
I am looking to upgrade my amplifier. Currently run Luxman 900m with an Ayon Auris II preamp, Lejanklou phono pre and Rega Planar10. Magico A5s as speakers. I stream some but not enough to matter. I am considering a Gryphon Diablo 333 (no phono section) and a Boulder 1160. Boulder is used so we are talking same money or maybe little less for Boulder v Diablo. If I got the Boulder I would hang on to the Ayon for a while longer and maybe build up to a Boulder. Any thoughts on how the Boulder will mix with the Ayon or other gear? I am enjoying the tube sound of the Ayon and have considered getting a VAC pre next if I don't get a Boulder. How about the VAC and the Boulder? Am I over thinking this and the Diablo would kill two birds and maybe sound better. In person auditioning super difficult for me due to where I live. Listen to a lot of jazz and rock. Any thoughts and comments appreciated.
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Something that should have been asked when you say upgrade what is it you want to improve on from the Luxman?
 
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