Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?

Ayre AX-5 Twenty.   Shockingly great sound.  

Whatever it is, Ayre designer is dead, I understand, and you don't want to buy this company, especially new.

@greginnh 

I heard the AX-5 Twenty with Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT and QX-5 digital hub just recently in Santa Monica. Decent, but to me, not shockingly great at all. I know some really love this combo, but for me it lacked resolution and bandwidth; it was a little sharp and had no real snap or sparkle and that's not for me. I do respect others find it attractive though.

@inna 

Yes, Charles Hansen passed on very recently. RIP and God bless his family.

pokey77, while it's impossible not to do it to a degree I will try to minimize the reaction to what I am about to say by putting it in a subtle way. Top level solid state designs come from Europe. Tube electronics is another matter. 

@inna 

Much appreciated. I do appreciate your insight as well.

Here is a new, at least to me, page on the Diablo 300. Enjoy....

http://www.gryphon-audio.dk/products/integrated-amplifiers/diablo-300.aspx