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Gryphon Antileon vs Antileon Signature

Hello,
I would like to know if the new Signature version of the Antileon is really better (sound quality) thant the previous one. How are there comparing ?
It's easy to find an used Antileon for a fair price, but Signature ones are a lot more expensive (because they are newer).
And do those amplifiers have a good fiability ? A 7 or 8 years old amp is a good choice or the risk of technical problem is very high (I know they are gettong very hot, so it stresses the electronics components a lot) ?
Thanks for your advices.
nico_g
stereotaipei
56 posts
 
Nico,
regarding French distributors: I bought my Antileon with Audio Concert in Paris. Are you sure they are not distributing anymore Gryphon?
I brought them back my Antileon for a repair (burnt a transistor) 3 years ago, and they did it without any problem without shipping back the amplifier.
Agree it will get very hot...
Regarding the sound: medium is fantastic, tweeter not as extended in the high as on some other amplifiers. At least on my Infinity Epsilon sound was not bright at all as a remember (no the amp is in a box as I live in Japan and don't want to change the power supply to 100V...)
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
If you are not using it, could you consider to sell it ?
I could be interested !
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
Stereotaipei : not interested in my proposition ?
mavilla
14 posts
 
Hi:

I am running a pair of anteleon monoblocks with Martin Logan Prodigys. I haven't EVER needed to switch to more than 50% of the available power. And believe me, the sound is huge. They can go very loud without any more power.

Sure, they turn hot, but not as much as one could think. Mainly because of those big difussors.
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
Hi Mavilla,
do you Antileon monos or Antileon mono Signature ?
How old are your amps ?
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