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After using Krell Amps, Mark Levinson Amps, B&W Matrix 800 Loudspeakers, Avalon Eidolon Diamonds and several others i fell in love with the Wilson Sound when i heard Wilson Grand Slamm's with Audio Research Amps at my dealer.

I could not believe what i was hearing the sound actually sounded real. I purchased the Grand Slamm's on the spot but have since upgraded to Alexandria's.

Now upgraded to Audio Note Dac 5 Signature.

2012 upgraded to Gryphon Mephisto Pure Class A Mono's weighing 240lbs each and Audio Research Reference Anniversary Pre-Amp.
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    • Metronome Kalista Ultimate SE
    Top of the range CD Transport Beautiful Sound
    • Wilson Audio Alexandria
    Full range Loudspeaker
    • Gryphon Mephisto
    Mono 200 watts per channel Pure Class A
    • Audio Research Reference Anniversary
    All ARC know about Pre-Amps
    • Aesthetix IO-Signature Phono Stage 2 Box
    All out assault with separate power supply
    • Audio Note DAC 5 Signature
    Tube Dac-No Analogue Filtering
    • Clearaudio MasterReference
    Classic Model from this Manufacturer
    • Burmester 948
    Based around the theory of removing DC from the Mains
    • Graham Engineering 2.2 Ceramic Tonearm
    Gold-Plated Traditional Style Arm
    • Clearaudio Goldfinger Cartridge
    Series 1
    • Nordost Valhalla Interconnect
    Smooth,open sound
    • Nordost Valhalla Speaker Cable
    Transparent,open sound
    • Yamaha Tuner TX-1000
    Top of the range

Comments 98

Now and then I view a system that makes me wonder how can one assemble such a super system. You know your system is good when you can hear old music anew again. Enjoyed reading the comments and seeing the picks.

glenfihi

Hi Bigpond...any updates on the next great thing in your system? Audio Note DAC 5th Element perhaps? ;) I just got the review from Hifi Critic. Wow!

lloydelee21

Owner
The Gryphon's are always kind to even poor recordings but the resolving power these amplifiers have when the recording is good is just incredible!

bigpond

woo-hoo! enjoy Bigpond!

lloydelee21

Owner
Played a song tonight I have been playing for nearly 35 years and for the first time ever I could hear the artist who sings whilst playing piano moving his feet on the piano pedals as the song starts.
It has to be the Gryphon Class A resolving power!!
Regards Bigpond

bigpond

Very cool! Enjoy!

lloydelee21

Owner
I could just about tell how thick the Drumsticks were tonight when listening to Paul Simon on the fast moving and very underrated song "Late in the Evening" due to ARC, Wilson & Gryphon Mephisto!!!

bigpond

Owner
Hi Downunder,

Room dimensions are approximately 10.5m x 5.7m x 2.75m.

Regards Bigpond

bigpond

Hi Bigpond

Room dimensions are approx 8m x 6.9 x 2.4. Really a bit smaller as a bit of an alcove to the right of the listening chair. Hoping some targetted room treatments and a little eq will improve things

What are your dims?

Lp12 does not get a lot of use these days.

Cheers

downunder

Owner
Hi Downunder, You are so right about been easy to spend too much money but when you hear good music on a good system it is very hard to beat in life!!
What are the actual dimensions of your room? Do you still use your Linn Sondek much? Kind Regards Bigpond

bigpond

Yes, i think you're right. Thanks, Shane.

lloydelee21

Hi Lloyd

System is getting there. Using a bit of eq in bass to help some peaks. Will see what bass treatments are recommended.

Take your time on your front end. I am sure what you are looking for will turn up. It is also a buyers market used.

downunder

Hey Shane,

Great to see you on the forums. Yes, 108kg...EACH! I have spoken to a few folks about this amp...all the transparency of the Colosseum (probably more frankly)...but with an intense sweetness that the Antileon had (and ...but unfortunately that also came with a slight darkness/heaviness flavor.

How is your system? I hear you on room variations and your ceiling height which you have mentioned before. The good thing is the Maxx's give you some flexibility on that.

Still considering my digital very carefully, on my end.

lloydelee21

Hi Bigpond

Good to see another Aussie spending all his $$ on hifi and music. I think we have the same drug dealer In Sydney :-)
Btw, I saw your ref 600's in the shop last week. Did not realize it was you who Joe upsized to the magnificent Mephisto's. Those things are HUGE.

One thing I am really jealous of is ( besides the speakers and amps) is your room. You have a nice high roof. Mine is not really tall enough. Had a guy come over today for a complete set of measures. His comments were my room is somewhat problematic with some complex behaviors.

Enjoy

downunder

Oh that is a modified SRA? It's look like some kind of carbon fibre stand

audioblazer

Owner
Hi Audioblazer, At over 230lbs for each amplifier it is hard to experiment but I believe the modified Silent Running Stand I am using is better than Maple Wood with my Wooden floorboards. Kind Regards Bigpond

bigpond

Audioblazer,

If you do buy the mighty Mephisto...congrats!!! I used to own Antileon and now own Colosseum (both second hand). I had the Antileon on my equipment rack...4" of birch ply that was on top of 1" of slate directly onto floor. The Colosseum wont fit since it's vertically oriented as you likely know...so just on the wood floor and have not experimented.

lloydelee21

Hi Bernard , I m probably buying gryphon mesphito stereo amp & interested to know whether putting it on a amp stand make any difference. May I know what is your gryphon sitting on ? What difference do u hear . My friend tried it on a finite element cerabase sitting on a hard local woods chengal ( won't rot even if expose to the weather rain or shine for years ) and didn't like it

audioblazer

Owner
I have never heard so far into some of my recordings as I did today thanks to my new Gryphon Monos!!
Regards Bernard

bigpond

Hi Bigpond,

Just emailed you!

lloydelee21

Owner
Hi Slipknot, Many thanks for the compliments, can I tell you how much I lust after your Walker Turntable!! Regards Bigpond

bigpond

A wonderful system! A most pleasing looking space to enjoy music as well. Nicely done. Congratulations!

slipknot1

Owner
Hi Lloyd, How are you? Please post some pictures of your system when you get a chance.
Kind Regards

bigpond

For sure!!!!! Glad to hear it is sounding great. Enjoy!

lloydelee21

Owner
Never thought Solid-State could sound so sweet!!!

bigpond

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