tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post1060016623921028004..comments2024-03-18T06:13:23.341-04:00Comments on Doctorjohn Cheaptubeaudio: Audio Reviews and More: Stax SRS-2170doctorjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-937213338965368862016-12-23T17:16:05.329-05:002016-12-23T17:16:05.329-05:00I am basically a tube man, who is not usually impr...I am basically a tube man, who is not usually impressed by solid state that tries to emulate tubes (Class A usually). Gryphon is one that fails. Pass is better. There are some gems (relatively speaking): one is the original Musical Fidelity A1, designed by none other than Tim Paravicini; another is old Accuphase integrated amps, great phono section and sound and they run hot (much superior to doctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-26764009859104604922016-12-23T15:45:11.193-05:002016-12-23T15:45:11.193-05:00Rattled? Hardly, as I just wanted to get your opin...Rattled? Hardly, as I just wanted to get your opinion on a legacy hi-end brand ala Krell, Cello, Jeff Rowland, etc. I don't own any Gryphon gears and haven't had a chance to audition them in several years as they have disappeared from the North American market due to lack of distributorship. I did have an extended opportunity to hear Gryphon's Tabu amplifier back in the late 90s and IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-90430822775456804692016-12-22T18:21:40.476-05:002016-12-22T18:21:40.476-05:00I actually know some King Sound people, but have h...I actually know some King Sound people, but have heard only one of their early ESL loudspeakers. Quite good. I have there may have been QC issues, but I really am not sure.<br /><br />Gryphon? If you ask me, not worth anything. I'd take an old PASS class-A over any of their stuff. Warm but without detail and rhythm. Just plain boring. One of my LEAST favorite brands. Sorry if that rattles you.doctorjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301768655128512295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395121002488101245.post-14850127673919901182016-12-21T12:56:26.830-05:002016-12-21T12:56:26.830-05:00Any experience with the HK brand, KIngSound and th...Any experience with the HK brand, KIngSound and their electrostatic headphones? Also, do any of your audiophile friends use Gryphon products from Denmark? They make a wide range of products from digital to speakers but do you have any feelings about their amplifiers in particular?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com