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    Looking for a different preamp for Gryphon Mephisto

    this mirrors my impressions with the Dart preamp. the best way for me to describe it is "organic". actually, the most organic sound I have ever heard, period. I can't speak to flexibility, but I trust that if I were to have that kind of cash I would definitely test it first. I do know some...
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    Looking for a different preamp for Gryphon Mephisto

    My luck is that it is recapped with some magic from @Alrainbow going on, but it is, nonetheless, the original Antileon, which means that from a pure price perspective a huge investment does not make sense. The greater difficulty, though, is that I have always worked with a DAC with analogue...
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    Looking for a different preamp for Gryphon Mephisto

    I forgot to mention that if I could afford it I would get myself a Dart preamp and be happy. It's my reference and my favorite preamp. Anything that comes close to what it does would be of major interest.
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    Looking for a different preamp for Gryphon Mephisto

    thank you. this might be a way to go, but it has two things that I prefer not to have to deal with: tubes and unbalanced. will still look into used options around
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    Looking for a different preamp for Gryphon Mephisto

    I forgot to mention that and a few other things: I prefer balanced, since the Antileon is fully balanced and only has balanced xlr inputs my preference is for a SS preamp price range is $2k - $3k
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    Looking for a different preamp for Gryphon Mephisto

    BTW, I am driving my amp directly from my DAC. I am just wondering if I am not getting the full potential of my setup.
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    Looking for a different preamp for Gryphon Mephisto

    I know this is an old thread, but I am having the same question. I have a fully recapped Antileon and want to find a good matching preamp. Most of the suggestions here are above my paygrade. I have been a long-time Gryphon owner and have come to the conclusion, as many others, that their true...
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    FTA (Final Touch Audio) Callisto USB cable

    I have the chance to compare the Curious to the Lightspeed 10G, which was my reference cable until recently. Curious sounded veiled, rolled off and diminute compared to the 10G. Not bad, but clearly two categories below. The Callisto replaced my 10G by bettering it in all sonic criteria that I...
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    USB cable suggestions

    The FTA is two categories above the Diamond, which I had for quite a while, but was clearly surpassed by the light speed 10G. The FTA clearly surpassed the 10G in my system, hence I feel very secure to say that it will easily best your diamond, unless that superiority reveals other shortcomings...
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    Just wanted to update you guys that I ended up keeping the Watt/Puppies I was auditioning. Overall, their cohesion, sound stage (especially depth), accuracy and macro dynamics were the major selling factors, apart from the fact that they work very well without having much room from front wall...
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    Just wanted to update everyone that I have decided to keep the Watt/Puppies. They are a significant upgrade to my former speakers and I believe that if I work steadfastly on placement they will really shine. They tick almost all of the boxes that I set out to fulfill, but since I know that will...
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    FTA (Final Touch Audio) Callisto USB cable

    If we take the Lightspeed 10G to be slightly on the cool side of neutral, the Callisto is pretty neutral in my estimation.
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    thanks, Steve. haven't driven down there in quite a while, but will take you up on that offer if I ever do. on another note: I am currently auditioning a pair of WP5.1s. was almost giving up on them, but had a little breakthrough with setup this week. they are quite finicky to setup. inches make...
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    I am currently auditioning Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy 5.1 at home. These are rather finicky to set up, but I think I've had a small breakthrough which shows their real potential. This might be the speaker. Are there huge differences to the 6 or 7?
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    FTA (Final Touch Audio) Callisto USB cable

    re-posting here what I just posted somewhere else on the forum: I just wanted to briefly let you all know about my experience with the FTA Callisto USB cable. I have compared numerous USB cables in my system and started the USB Cable comparison thread on CA that now has a life of its own. I...
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    USB cable suggestions

    I just wanted to briefly let you all know about my experience with the FTA Callisto USB cable. I have compared numerous USB cables in my system and started the USB Cable comparison thread on CA that now has a life of its own. I compared this cable to the Light Harmonic Lightspeed 10G and the...
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    I had to give up on Elac. Until today I have not heard back from Elac USA. Should be pulling the trigger within two weeks. Very, very short shortlist now.
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    Thank you very much. I have reached out. Will see how that goes.
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    Do the grills change anything in the sound of the Watt/Puppy? I prefer most speakers without grills, since they are not transparent, but some projects actually are intended to be used with the grills on. What is the case with the Watt/Puppy?
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    I think I'll try to see if there's a Sasha at the local dealer. Might give me an idea. Maybe they have something else than arc to power them in order to create a scenario closer to mine. Thanks. I have loads of good power and current to spare, imo.
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    there are options on the used market, but I don't want to buy without knowing the house sound. with used and discontinued gear listening before buying is rather difficult.
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    Thanks, DaveyF I am looking at preferably the 7 and 8 versions, which would fit the bill. The Sasha is outside of my budget. ;)
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    I am working on a loudspeaker upgrade and a friend recently strongly recommended that I give the Watt/Puppy combination a try. In his opinion their sound would suit me and they would fit my current situation well, especially due to the fact that I can't bring my speakers out into the room very...
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    BTW, a friend recommended taking a look at Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy. Would you anyone be able to point me to a place where I could find out where I could listen to one of those in the Dallas, TX area? Since they discontinued it would have to be some kind of owner's forum or thread where I could...
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    Good idea, Barry. Contacted them and they have already responded, saying that they would reach out to US part for me. Let's see how that goes.
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    My interested was already peaked before this. They do seem to be hard to audition, though. I sent ELAC in the US an e-mail and haven't heard back.
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    Ha! Gotta listen to it first.
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    hahaha I am going to listen to Christoph's horns this time. Maybe that will show me the error of my ways? ;)
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    Quest for speaker upgrade

    update It's been a long time that I haven't posted here and in the meantime I was able to move and, therefore, know a little better what my limitations are regarding placement. The speakers will be set up on the short wall of our living room which is 17ft x 21ft x 11ft (sloped), which will be...
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    Uptone Regen Linear Power Supply

    Just about to test my HDPlex 200 with Regen. Let's see how this goes. Comparison is against stock PSU.

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