Vitus audio?

Gregger,

I'm not sure that comparing the Gryphon Encore to the $50K Vitus monos. is a fair comparison. The Antilean monos are much more on par with the Vitus in terms of price and performance. Which is best will depend on the listener's preference.

I agree with Osgorth on the Boulder gear. The 2060 was pretty phenomenal with those Rockport Altair speakers at CES '07.

To readers, I humbly suggest another to check out is the upcoming Karan 1500watt monos, which are based on the 450 stereo amp. Gregger thought the 450 was the greatest thing ever for at least a month.

Regarding Boulder - there is an audible difference between the 1000 and 2000 series. The 2060 stereo amp is about $40K and worth every penny.
I have also owned and used the Gryphon Antilean - quite different from the Boulder.
Given the SF speakers, you might want to give the new Ayre MX-R monoblocks a listen...Ayre and SF always seem to have a certain synergy...

Good luck !! Get listening...it's the only way!