Gryphon Callisto 2100

I would like to hear your opinion on this int amp.
How it compares with similar priced products etc.

Thank you very much for your input.

bluebull10-23-2005 5:35am

wenrhuang Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 11-09-2005 at 09:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had one for about 2 years, loved it, and upgraded to a Callisto 2200. Since I believe it has been discontinued, I would assume that you are looking at used ones. At about $2000 to $3000, it is a much better amp than some new Arcam, Musical Fidelity, Creek integrated I have tried. In general, it is warm, detailed, and gets closer to real/right sound.
wenrhuang Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 11-19-2005 at 01:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have been using Gryphon integrated for 3 years, never had any problem. I know that there is difference in software version from 1.1 to 1.4, the newer version runs cooler than earlier ones, probably to address reliability issue. The older version can be upgraded by downloading new software, I think. In general, what I heard is that the Gryphon integrated amps are fairly reliable, which was my experience too. I did hear that its class A amps runs really hot, and may have reliability issue in not well ventilated set up. However, I had no personal experience with its class A amps at all.