Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

Are these the only measurements taken? From Wolfsong's comments, it looks like this is all he is interested in saying (?). Thanks.
From post #343
Hello Sebastian, right now i don’t have any more measurements and my old system is gone. I will get more data from the setup guru Jim Smith when the new system is installed later this month. as in any room, I am sure there will be some surprises. Will see how Jim feels about it.
 
Range, dryer, spa, AC, audio, etc. I'm not sure why it is all necessary and in fact have an electrician coming soon (partly for EV, partly for audio)
 
Maybe your electrician can condense things? That seems like an extreme amount of circuits. If he can rearrange perhaps you can have one panel just for audio?
 
Hi friends!

The Absolute Sound Facebook page is covering the install of my friend Hugh’s Gryphon Kodo install. We have assembled the bass towers which are eight feet tall. Hugh is also installing the Apex amplifier and the Commander preamplifier. Also, Hugh has upgraded to the MSB Select 2 for a streaming DAC.

So this is a bit of an event here and Jacob Odgaard, Gryphon’s CEO, and Rune Skov who heads marketing is here along with Hugh’s dealer Joe Cali and Anthony Chiarella, who heads Gryphon in the U.S. Hugh is attempting to do a time lapse of the install with a GoPro camera as well. I am taking photos with my Leica Q2.

The quality of packaging and the build quality of the speakers appears at the very highest levels of the business so far. I am also impressed by the professionalism of the entire team here.
 
 
  • Like
Reactions: cal3713
Some thoughts on what I am hearing…

*This is one of the very best systems I have heard. The amount of realism is astonishing.
*The bass is deep, forceful, and visceral. It really adds to the enjoyment.
*The resolution is extremely high but never in a way that is not musical.
*It has gotten smoother and more effortless since our late night listen last night.
*It throws a big soundstage and huge image. It’s really quite something.
 
Further thoughts....

*It's clear the huge amount of power and Class A operation from the Apex/Commander create transparency. It's also clear that the MSB Select 2 is a reference class DAC. And Hugh's room acoustics are far better than most rooms. All three of these combine to produce world class sound.
 
I am very happy for Hugh!
 
Congrats Hugh, enjoy! ...and keep us updated :)
 
Some pictures courtesy of @Lee Lee Scoggins from TAS on Facebook. To see more please go there for an amp unpacking video. How Gryphon does it is very cool.

Joe Cali brought David Solomon over for a listen today. I find out we are neighbors also! Very cool guy and yet another hi end member literally around the corner.

I simply cannot get my head around what i am hearing. It is very emotional.

in the picture from left to right, Joseph Cali, myself, Rune Skov, Jakob Odgaard, Anthony Chiarella
 

Attachments

  • 8456BDB3-9295-47BF-AE93-865B7C20DA1F.jpeg
    8456BDB3-9295-47BF-AE93-865B7C20DA1F.jpeg
    158.9 KB · Views: 246
  • D12625BF-9A31-4F5D-86DB-E25582FB6E12.jpeg
    D12625BF-9A31-4F5D-86DB-E25582FB6E12.jpeg
    571.5 KB · Views: 264
  • EC1E0643-710B-4131-8FC9-E046F5E4608D.jpeg
    EC1E0643-710B-4131-8FC9-E046F5E4608D.jpeg
    1 MB · Views: 269
  • 64C7F008-FE9B-44E8-91DA-675807738524.jpeg
    64C7F008-FE9B-44E8-91DA-675807738524.jpeg
    328.9 KB · Views: 250
Last edited:
More photos, please!
 
Wow!!! I am in AWE...Talk about impressive!! Well Done, Very Nice, Very Cool....
 
  • Like
Reactions: HughP3 and Lee
More photos, please!
Hi Ron,

photos complements of Anthony Chiarella. I hope to post a video in a few days. Its been a revolving door which I enjoy.
 

Attachments

  • C7966F0F-48A3-439A-B7A9-7C93EB504ABF.jpeg
    C7966F0F-48A3-439A-B7A9-7C93EB504ABF.jpeg
    236.4 KB · Views: 183
  • 6008E20F-AE74-4155-82BE-742AB31CB3C6.jpeg
    6008E20F-AE74-4155-82BE-742AB31CB3C6.jpeg
    162.1 KB · Views: 183
  • 8F083D3B-3ACB-4F32-A2A6-281908AA5D3E.jpeg
    8F083D3B-3ACB-4F32-A2A6-281908AA5D3E.jpeg
    424.5 KB · Views: 174
  • 545B86EA-A46D-4804-AD22-97EAB2966D85.jpeg
    545B86EA-A46D-4804-AD22-97EAB2966D85.jpeg
    237.2 KB · Views: 172
  • 5919CF51-50E6-4882-A2E6-0A3160706843.jpeg
    5919CF51-50E6-4882-A2E6-0A3160706843.jpeg
    161.1 KB · Views: 175
  • 4BE8BE08-3C10-4C41-B620-6DAE1230D75C.jpeg
    4BE8BE08-3C10-4C41-B620-6DAE1230D75C.jpeg
    164.2 KB · Views: 175
  • 7B3E053A-905A-4529-98CA-A23C086357A7.jpeg
    7B3E053A-905A-4529-98CA-A23C086357A7.jpeg
    216.3 KB · Views: 179
  • 2BFBDB8B-3C81-42A0-9101-0F7D1D0897B2.jpeg
    2BFBDB8B-3C81-42A0-9101-0F7D1D0897B2.jpeg
    196.5 KB · Views: 183
  • 679B77C4-FFE7-464C-A767-FF603C49480E.jpeg
    679B77C4-FFE7-464C-A767-FF603C49480E.jpeg
    234.7 KB · Views: 187
  • 4F672B3D-A484-46D6-A2D4-810F82AD8577.jpeg
    4F672B3D-A484-46D6-A2D4-810F82AD8577.jpeg
    212.8 KB · Views: 187
Some artsy photos complements of @Lee
 

Attachments

  • 8E04C9CA-2793-4E25-899F-6845E0E86E2E.jpeg
    8E04C9CA-2793-4E25-899F-6845E0E86E2E.jpeg
    69.2 KB · Views: 81
  • 0981448E-5A86-4C33-A96A-E0289941380C.jpeg
    0981448E-5A86-4C33-A96A-E0289941380C.jpeg
    96.9 KB · Views: 80
  • D520E606-F6CC-46EC-97A7-B43F2C59F3C9.jpeg
    D520E606-F6CC-46EC-97A7-B43F2C59F3C9.jpeg
    269.2 KB · Views: 83
Congratulations Hugh! Simply beautiful
 
  • Like
Reactions: HughP3
Stunning system! Stunning room! Enjoy!
 
  • Like
Reactions: HughP3

About us

  • What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel-to-reel tape machines, speakers, headphones and tube and solid-state amplification. Founded in 2010 What’s Best Forum invites intelligent and courteous people of all interests and backgrounds to describe and discuss the best of everything. From beginners to life-long hobbyists to industry professionals, we enjoy learning about new things and meeting new people, and participating in spirited debates.

Quick Navigation

User Menu