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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
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
Nobody has ever compared the 2 generations of Antileon ?
I will try to ask Gryphon directly, but I'm sure that they will answer that the new one is a lot better than the old Antileon !
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
Anyone ?
I have found a used Signature that cost two times the price of another used Antileon amp.
The Signature is worth twice the price ?
thf
54 posts
 
Nico,
I have no experience with the older Antileon but I do have the Signature version. My opinion may be biased but the Signature is certainly one of the best amps available at any price. The only drawbacks are the heat it produces and of course, the weight.
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
Thnaks THF, for your answer.
How old is your amp ?
stereotaipei
56 posts
 
I have a normal Antileon (2nd generation). How different the sound of the Signature depends very much of your speakers. Main advantage is the power (150W) vs the 100W of the Antileon. Same type of sound.
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