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Preamp Advice Needed - Gryphon Amp - Currently ARC Ref5se

Hello
I am currently running an ARC Ref5se (which i had enjoyed with various ARC Ref amps).

I now have a Gryphon Antileon Signature amp.
In comparison find the set-up a little dark or rolled off in the highs.
I tried a PASS X2.5 in place of the Ref5se and the top end opened up.

Does anyone know of other pres which might match or surpass Ref5se qualities but help the Gryphon top end open up a little? SS or Tube.

Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.
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georgehifi
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rob67 OP67 posts06-30-2018 10:12amHi George
Thats interesting to hear and I suspect the same.
May I ask what passive pre you have?
Rob
Hi Rob, I manufacture the Lightspeed Attenuator in Australia.
Second from the top here:
https://forum.audiogon.com/topics/amps-preamps?tab=alltime

Here is my review of the Wilson Alexia MkII with the Gryphon
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-wilson-alexia-mkii-listening-session?highlight=Wilson%2BA...


The owner of Soundstage Alexia review.
https://www.soundstageaustralia.com/index.php/reviews/84-wilson-audio-specialties-alexia-series-2-lo...

PM me with your email, if you need some info.
Cheers George
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rob67 OP67 posts06-30-2018 10:38amJust googled it, the Zena?

He reviled it too, don't know if he's getting one though.
https://www.soundstageaustralia.com/index.php/news/158-gryphon-audio-designs-new-princess-the-zena-p...

Cheers George
timlub
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Since you liked a SS in the Pass,  I would recommend a SST Ambrosia,  many tube like qualities,  excellent phono built in and balanced from 1 end to the other.  Find any review, I believe all 3 that I have read all say,  it competes with anything at any price.  Looking is free.   
I hope this helps, 
Tim 
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@georgehifi
Im not sure how to PM on this site...
My amp has balanced inputs, do you make a balanced version of the Attenuator?
How did you connect to the EVO?
Great reviews.

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Tim thank you for the SST recommendation.
I like what seems a wider bandwidth of the SS pre, although it is a bit brash sounding in comparison to the REF5se.
I am hoping a higher quality SS pre will have the best of both.
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