Problems with firmware upgrade

[MightyMart]

I ended up buying a Devialet Expert 1000 Pro CI after over a year of owning a Gryphon Diablo 300 w DAC.

I also ended up buying a dCS Network Bridge (again, after selling my old one).

The TAD were too big and had to be traded in unfortunately for a pair of Magico A1’s.

However... the results are absolutely amazing and it feels great to be back with Devialet. *fingers crossed* I guess you could say that concludes my 360 degree turn from Devialet and then back.

I would also like to say thank you for all your help and discussions over the years. I look forward to many more now.

Stay safe and take care!

I find it very interesting, what was “wrong” with the Diablo ?


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There was absolutely nothing “wrong” with the Diablo 300. On the contrary, it’s one of the best amplifiers I have ever heard, especially at that price point.

However, I have had tinnitus for over two years now. It’s not the worst type but still enough to make me more sensitive to loud and sharp sounds. The goal for Gryphon is to mimic the sound of live music as much as possible and the Diablo 300 does a fantastic job doing just that. But, just like live music, it was a bit too much for me due to my problems with tinnitus. The sound was very impressive but became a bit overbearing and aggressive after an hour or so.

The Devialet sound is a lot calmer and more relaxed and I can listen to music for hours without being hit by listening fatigue. I will probably consider going back to Gryphon again if my tinnitus gets better in the future. It was a very, very good amplifier that turned to music into a physical experience as well, with depth and dynamics that Devialet would struggle to match.