25-May-2025, 15:18
I’m a bit of a bugger for buying stuff blind, and that’s kinda how I ended up with my current system: 220 pro, Focal Sopra 2s, Rel S/812. I’ve long since accepted my destiny as a habitual upgrader and am already anticipating a second S/812. After that, I thought I was on course for a pre loved Gryphon Diablo 300, which would mean an upgrade cost of approx. 6k from my 220. Now, I don’t know if my 220’s actually ex demo (dealer I bought off advertised it as such, but the shipping box it arrived in suggests customer trade in) but seems to me the little beauty’s getting better over the 2 month period I’ve had it! Is that a thing?
Anyways, I’m now thinking can it really get much better than this? Do I need the Diablo’s class A magic or shall I just buy another 220 and, if so, will it make any palpable difference? I certainly don’t need any more power but this dual mono thing intrigues me. BTW I’m not using SAM. Don’t say “save your money, then” - I’m too old, have no partner, don’t drink, smoke or do drugs, and the money WILL go on hi-Fi one way or another 🤪
Anyways, I’m now thinking can it really get much better than this? Do I need the Diablo’s class A magic or shall I just buy another 220 and, if so, will it make any palpable difference? I certainly don’t need any more power but this dual mono thing intrigues me. BTW I’m not using SAM. Don’t say “save your money, then” - I’m too old, have no partner, don’t drink, smoke or do drugs, and the money WILL go on hi-Fi one way or another 🤪
2014 Mac Mini running Roon via Vodafone hub/Amazon basics ethernet cable into:
- Devialet 440 (RCA to ground lifted AES)
- Focal Sopra 2 (QED silver anniversary speaker cable)
- Rel S812 x 4 (std hi-level cables and £25 Van Damme Speakon array connects, really chunky £35 Chinese mains cables)
- no intentional room treatment.
Chester, UK
