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When you’ve reached the peak, where else is there to go ? Enjoy it to the full. It’s great to be Total with our passions. There is bound to be another step. In life there is always another step. Bravo
When you have reached the peak there is only one thing to do… wait until a new peak appears like the Telos 8800. There will always be something better. But that doesn’t matter. Better is the downfall of good and the nemesis of the best😉
High five! It’s a milestone you can always look back on and say you created something truly great that no one can deny. Walk away from wondering what’s next for at least two weeks and relish the moment. Can’t wait to hear the listen sessions.
The incredible looks of the speakers now rivals the looks of the amp they are both on the same level visually. They are magnificent to look at, the quality & style just screams at you. Fantastic!
I have a pict of that amp with two reps from Gryphon at Axpona ‘23. Very nice guys and knowledgeable. The Apex is way larger in life compared to pics and vids.
When i get to your house, you can play it for me. Sure looks awesome !! Price is awesome!! Bet it sounds AWESOME!! Nice set up, room could be bigger but still nice.
Hello! Thanks for another great video! Do you still ensure all your cables (speaker, interconnect, power) are from the same manufacturer? Unfortunately, the company that made my Speaker & Interconnect cables went out of business, so I won't get a matching power cord! Thanks for your time,
What the best Amplifier you’ve ever had? I’m a Made in USA guy, so I was excited when I saw the Boulder Amp behind you, and then the curtain drops on a very nice Danish Made amps my heart felt so disappointed!!! LOL 😂🤪
I watch you Jay as a reference of something to dream about like about some fancy Ferrari while driving a modest Kia. My whole system probably costs like one of your connecting cables (sorry, interconnects) but the joy of music is here as it is in Florida. Enjoy your new Grifon, it looks like a piece of sculpture My diy Pass F6 has 0.24 farrad.... Not too bad for what it had cost me... Now, sommer and it adds to the general heat but we accept the heat as long as the relaxing sounds come out... Best regards
That is one cold blooded lookin amplifier! I'll say this, Boulder needs to take notes on the looks! As good as Boulder sounds from here, they look like large metal rectangles! Its ok to be beautiful! No need to go nuts but, they need a face lift! After all when the lights go up you still gotta look at them! Congrats!
That's a true statement you made. In the audio upper level, it's more what you like and your needs. I'm happy with my Mac MC501s, which work for me, the best I've owned. Are there better amps out there? Yes. But these 501s work for me. Though the price, size and weight of the Gryphon don't work for me, they fit perfectly for you. Audio is such an individual and subjective hobby, and I'm not sure there's an objective standard by which to judge many aspects of it. But even I can tell that the Gryphon is a killer amp, and I'd probably be blown away if I heard it. It looks every bit as powerful as the specs say it is. Congratulations! Hope you don't change your mind about this new Gryphon, because that would mean you'd have to move it again!😄
What a Beauty and a Beast finally you got it.I have been in this journey with you when you first introduced this beast to us.I wish God Willing have such money. Jay You and only You can do that man it's all your passion,dedication and hardwork.
Must have separate dedicated rooms for music, video, and everything else. Music room should have the shape of a proper way concert hall. Kool videos!!!
I already listened that and the monos. I don't know if you listened the monos? I thought it will be almost the same has 1 power, but it isn't. It's an improvement of imaging, power, bass etc...
Never heard that amp in person, but safe to say it’s got to be better than the old Boulder. Never heard a single SS amp that can touch a SET DHT amp but the Gryphon amps I’ve heard in past were coherent and detailed w/decent soundstaging and musicality. I still consider the Pass Aleph 1.2 the best sounding SS amp I’ve ever heard. The sad part is those Wilson’s are much more efficient than their older designs, there’s no need for massive SS amp. Not going to power them with a SET DHT amp in your room but had you instead chosen a VTL Siegfried you would have experienced the best those speakers will ever be. Maybe you’ll have that opportune while the Wilson’s are still in your home.
@@jaysaudiolab How’s that? I’ve owned 2 different Watt/Puppy versions in past, like many Wilson’s of that era 25-30 years ago they were around 86-87db/watt. Even worse, they were rated at 4 ohm load but had 2 substantial dips in audible range down below 2 ohms. Your XVX I recall are >90db/watt and I recall load curve being relatively flat 4 ohm load. I certainly could be wrong as I’m going off memory and I’m probably twice your age 🤣🤣🤣.
Fwiw, I drove my Wilson’s w/Aleph 1.2 amps and briefly w/Manley Reference 440 monoblocks, which ran so hot driving the Wilson’s it was intolerable. Eventually replaced those Watt/Puppies w/ML CLS 2’s, the Manley’s ran SIGNIFICANTLY cooler 👍
Very nice... I would not buy these but I understand this man.... I have owned some Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Classe Audio, etc as well as my favorites: Threshold ... with Snell, Thiel, Vandersteen, VMPS and Wilson speakers .... it is about what a person loves and craves / desires and can afford as well !!! Good luck ...
I heard the Apex at THE Show in Costa Mesa in June, twice! It was very very good for sure; Rune put on a great demo. ****BTW, congratulations on 20,000 subscribers!
Haha. Welcome back to gryphon. What I have heard on your channel - they just seem to have a very unique house sound that I’m sure brings synergy with your Wilsons. Congrats.
Great video but I would have appreciated just a short walk around before it was connected. Vid is 13 minutes long and we get 1 second of the back panel. Please go into depth on how you have it wired up. Someone may not have seen how you have your speaker wire configured. Are you using the OEM power cable? What does Gryphon recommend, etc. Thank you
Perfect amp, so nice so big. Jay please add video with sound of this amp, and second, it will be interesting to take video how you connect to all your system, I mean cables, not only talking about it, just wanna more action. Thanks.
I thought your speakers look big until you see it next to the amp. They balance each other out now. The system is hugh in looks and I'm sure in sound. You need to get Mikey back and blow his mind lol. Nice job Jay your like the bunny rabbit you just keep on giving, don't stop. AWESOME!!!
Keep an eye on a company called Infigo. Their amplifier, the Method 3 monoblocks, 55k, reportedly sounds very very good. Solid state, class A with a unique biasing system. A very positive review by JVS, no newcomer to the ultra high end, is in Stereophile.
Excited for you Jay. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through YOU. One question. Do the lights go dim in your neighborhood when you crank this baby up?
In cars there is a saying there is no substitution for cubic inches. I had an SS Camaro with a 6.2 liter V-8 420 hp and 420 torque; at 70 mph it was revving at 1,500 rpm; it was loafing. When people asked what I liked best about it I said the effortlessness. No turbo charged car has ever come close to that feeling. I am guessing this amp will give you the same sense of effortlessness. Isn’t that what we are all seeking; to do things with ease and at once. Enjoy!
Congrats! Great looking amp! I saw it in Munich. Never heard it. I hope you buy the Gryphon Commander for the synergy. If you love long term, perhaps also a second Apex stereo to do a vertical biamping of your Wilsons.
Yes Jay ! I think this is the best amplifier in class A . I hope you get Commander .. Enjoy with ! Because it's like you say , after this amp , all go down .. I belive that ! You make a great purchase! BR
I wonder if cleaning personnel is needed for that room and all that amazing gear… where can I send my application?😅 Bad jokes aside, congratulations, your room and gear are the most complete and competent set I have ever seen. Truly top notch.
Very impressive Jay. I saw some of their amps at Axpona ‘23 this year. So massive. Curious the power requirements for such a work of art. Thank you for sharing.
Cool. In ten seconds you already know how good it is? I guess it doesn’t need break-in. When I bought the JC1+, it sounded garbage in the first 15 minutes. It improved over time. After about 100 hours of playtime, it is very good. The Apex is the King Kong of amps. They should also build Apex in monoblock version and each block is the same size as the stereo. That will be double King Kong.😅
Which would you suggest for Wilson XLLF's?....... Which brings me to the second question, Chronosonic XVX vs. Alexandria XLF? Please compare and contrast......
So the question is. Do you have the Gryphon pre amp to go with this? Can you do is justice without it? Maybe is would be the best if you had the pre as well.
Hey Jay, what a nice system you have there, but I'd like to hear how the system sound. If you remember the Audio Videa Show Room of Peter Brueninger. Well he play music very well recorded, so why don't you play some music ?
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That is the most bad ass looking amplifier i have ever seen.
When you’ve reached the peak, where else is there to go ?
Enjoy it to the full. It’s great to be Total with our passions. There is bound to be another step. In life there is always another step. Bravo
Thanks
When you have reached the peak there is only one thing to do… wait until a new peak appears like the Telos 8800. There will always be something better. But that doesn’t matter. Better is the downfall of good and the nemesis of the best😉
High five! It’s a milestone you can always look back on and say you created something truly great that no one can deny. Walk away from wondering what’s next for at least two weeks and relish the moment. Can’t wait to hear the listen sessions.
Thanks
Its a nice looking amp, its manly! I found my keeper amp a vintage Yamaha B-2 getting a full restoration now, so I feel your excitement.
Aesthetically it looks amazing with the Wilson’s.
It does
As I used to say as a kid, that amp is totally kick ass!
Indeed
The incredible looks of the speakers now rivals the looks of the amp they are both on the same level visually. They are magnificent to look at, the quality & style just screams at you.
Fantastic!
Couldn't agree more!
I have a pict of that amp with two reps from Gryphon at Axpona ‘23. Very nice guys and knowledgeable. The Apex is way larger in life compared to pics and vids.
MORE POWER TO YOU BRO AND I WAS HAPPY W mAC C28 & 2105 AT 18 YR. OLD. GREAT SYSTEM
Congratulations Jay you have gotten the amp ever made.
Congrats Jay!
When i get to your house, you can play it for me.
Sure looks awesome !!
Price is awesome!!
Bet it sounds AWESOME!!
Nice set up, room could be bigger but still nice.
Hello! Thanks for another great video! Do you still ensure all your cables (speaker, interconnect, power) are from the same manufacturer? Unfortunately, the company that made my Speaker & Interconnect cables went out of business, so I won't get a matching power cord! Thanks for your time,
Yes and yes
What the best Amplifier you’ve ever had? I’m a Made in USA guy, so I was excited when I saw the Boulder Amp behind you, and then the curtain drops on a very nice Danish Made amps my heart felt so disappointed!!! LOL 😂🤪
I've had many good ones
Great acquisition… I’m old school and I like the iron too, nothing like it hehe
You and me both!
Ok brother, this is sick... this amplifier is unbelievable in everyway.
It really is!
I watch you Jay as a reference of something to dream about like about some fancy Ferrari while driving a modest Kia.
My whole system probably costs like one of your connecting cables (sorry, interconnects) but the joy of music is here as it is in Florida.
Enjoy your new Grifon, it looks like a piece of sculpture
My diy Pass F6 has 0.24 farrad.... Not too bad for what it had cost me... Now, sommer and it adds to the general heat but we accept the heat as long as the relaxing sounds come out...
Best regards
Thank you
Is just a beautiful peace of art 👏
Yes
Yes some beautiful equipment I would love to own one day I'd love to hear that system brother !
Maybe one day!
Absolute beast mode. Screw the cars, the watches or the other fine things in life. This room right here is where it’s at.
Thanks man
That is one cold blooded lookin amplifier! I'll say this, Boulder needs to take notes on the looks! As good as Boulder sounds from here, they look like large metal rectangles! Its ok to be beautiful! No need to go nuts but, they need a face lift! After all when the lights go up you still gotta look at them! Congrats!
3:10 wowwwwwwww, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! beast mode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
That's a true statement you made. In the audio upper level, it's more what you like and your needs. I'm happy with my Mac MC501s, which work for me, the best I've owned. Are there better amps out there? Yes. But these 501s work for me. Though the price, size and weight of the Gryphon don't work for me, they fit perfectly for you. Audio is such an individual and subjective hobby, and I'm not sure there's an objective standard by which to judge many aspects of it. But even I can tell that the Gryphon is a killer amp, and I'd probably be blown away if I heard it. It looks every bit as powerful as the specs say it is. Congratulations! Hope you don't change your mind about this new Gryphon, because that would mean you'd have to move it again!😄
Looks very nice!
What a Beauty and a Beast finally you got it.I have been in this journey with you when you first introduced this beast to us.I wish God Willing have such money.
Jay You and only You can do that man it's all your passion,dedication and hardwork.
Much appreciated
Must have separate dedicated rooms for music, video, and everything else. Music room should have the shape of a proper way concert hall. Kool videos!!!
Good point!
I’ve seen Em in person, congratulations about owning new fire breathing dragon . Crazy
Thanks
I already listened that and the monos. I don't know if you listened the monos? I thought it will be almost the same has 1 power, but it isn't. It's an improvement of imaging, power, bass etc...
Nice Jay! Congrats!!
Never heard that amp in person, but safe to say it’s got to be better than the old Boulder. Never heard a single SS amp that can touch a SET DHT amp but the Gryphon amps I’ve heard in past were coherent and detailed w/decent soundstaging and musicality. I still consider the Pass Aleph 1.2 the best sounding SS amp I’ve ever heard.
The sad part is those Wilson’s are much more efficient than their older designs, there’s no need for massive SS amp. Not going to power them with a SET DHT amp in your room but had you instead chosen a VTL Siegfried you would have experienced the best those speakers will ever be. Maybe you’ll have that opportune while the Wilson’s are still in your home.
You're assuming too much about my Wilsons...
@@jaysaudiolab How’s that? I’ve owned 2 different Watt/Puppy versions in past, like many Wilson’s of that era 25-30 years ago they were around 86-87db/watt. Even worse, they were rated at 4 ohm load but had 2 substantial dips in audible range down below 2 ohms. Your XVX I recall are >90db/watt and I recall load curve being relatively flat 4 ohm load. I certainly could be wrong as I’m going off memory and I’m probably twice your age 🤣🤣🤣.
Fwiw, I drove my Wilson’s w/Aleph 1.2 amps and briefly w/Manley Reference 440 monoblocks, which ran so hot driving the Wilson’s it was intolerable. Eventually replaced those Watt/Puppies w/ML CLS 2’s, the Manley’s ran SIGNIFICANTLY cooler 👍
Waiting for the Complete Gryphon matched System!!!
Congrats!
We shall see
*Congratulations!*
Lucky guy !!!!
Have fun !
WOW that is the beast of an amp
Yes
Definitely excited to hear it
If you getting started I can't wait😮
Me either
Congratulations Jay 💯👌🎶😀
Thank you 🙌
You did not fail. I'm looking forward to comparing the character of Boulder and Apex.
Become a member of my site for that
Very nice... I would not buy these but I understand this man.... I have owned some Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Classe Audio, etc as well as my favorites: Threshold ... with Snell, Thiel, Vandersteen, VMPS and Wilson speakers .... it is about what a person loves and craves / desires and can afford as well !!! Good luck ...
Thanks for sharing!
Nice to see an outside shot of Jay's lab.
Cool
I heard the Apex at THE Show in Costa Mesa in June, twice! It was very very good for sure; Rune put on a great demo.
****BTW, congratulations on 20,000 subscribers!
Cool, thanks!
Top of the line. Congrats !!! Should only get better after break in.
Yup
Absolutely amazing
very nice set up.
Thanks!
Finally! Congrats Big Man.. enjoy
Thanks man
The frequency response is what you like that they used, 3hz to 350k kHz
Haha. Welcome back to gryphon. What I have heard on your channel - they just seem to have a very unique house sound that I’m sure brings synergy with your Wilsons. Congrats.
They are!
The good news is that when you are finally done using it, you can melt it down and make a Toyota. 🙂
Hmm
Hahaha
Congrats Jay 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks
Damn Jay, what an addition to an already super system
Thanks
Am inspired even more jay
Great video but I would have appreciated just a short walk around before it was connected. Vid is 13 minutes long and we get 1 second of the back panel. Please go into depth on how you have it wired up. Someone may not have seen how you have your speaker wire configured. Are you using the OEM power cable? What does Gryphon recommend, etc. Thank you
Perfect amp, so nice so big. Jay please add video with sound of this amp, and second, it will be interesting to take video how you connect to all your system, I mean cables, not only talking about it, just wanna more action. Thanks.
Noted!
Ohhh Cat People 12" i see . Incredible version and great sounding one too!
Aha. So it is what i expected ! Gryphon it is. Congrats
Wow what a monster, wish I could hear it live
Ok
I thought your speakers look big until you see it next to the amp. They balance each other out now.
The system is hugh in looks and I'm sure in sound. You need to get Mikey back and blow his mind lol.
Nice job Jay your like the bunny rabbit you just keep on giving, don't stop. AWESOME!!!
congratulations for the class A amplifier, amazing have a nice listening , but they do not refer in the gryphon site the damping factor.
Keep an eye on a company called Infigo. Their amplifier, the Method 3 monoblocks, 55k, reportedly sounds very very good. Solid state, class A with a unique biasing system. A very positive review by JVS, no newcomer to the ultra high end, is in Stereophile.
Thanks for the info!
wow, I love it
best of the best
I'm subscribed and smashed the like👍
Thanks
I saw/heard this amplifier in the flesh at the Costa Mesa, CA Home Entertainment Show, in the Gryphon appointment room...... Very impressive piece.
www.iabmed.com/audiopics/THE_Show_2023/DSC00580.jpg
Cool
Man that's a Super Bad Ass amp. Enjoy my friend. ❤💯
Excited for you Jay. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through YOU.
One question. Do the lights go dim in your neighborhood when you crank this baby up?
Yes they do😅
Congrats on your new amplifier flagship.
Thanks!
A beautiful tank of an amp! Enjoy, you lucky bastard😊.
Better put away a few extra pennies for the electricity bill 😂😂😂
Absolutely
Just plug into your neighbors outside outlet!!!
@@LeprechaunGingerThats VERY antisocial. How will you react when it happens to you
@@theomindschrddr7983 with sarcasm and say: You told me I should get back on the grid! Well, hear I am!
Imagine you need to send this amp back for some quick fix / repair in the future... :)
In cars there is a saying there is no substitution for cubic inches. I had an SS Camaro with a 6.2 liter V-8 420 hp and 420 torque; at 70 mph it was revving at 1,500 rpm; it was loafing. When people asked what I liked best about it I said the effortlessness. No turbo charged car has ever come close to that feeling. I am guessing this amp will give you the same sense of effortlessness. Isn’t that what we are all seeking; to do things with ease and at once. Enjoy!
Love how the Apex look , wish I could afford to buy one and would like to hear it , good job Jay
Congrats! Great looking amp! I saw it in Munich. Never heard it. I hope you buy the Gryphon Commander for the synergy. If you love long term, perhaps also a second Apex stereo to do a vertical biamping of your Wilsons.
You can't biamp Wilson's
@@jaysaudiolab Thanks. I didn’t know it.
Congratulations! 🎉
Yes Jay ! I think this is the best amplifier in class A . I hope you get Commander .. Enjoy with ! Because it's like you say , after this amp , all go down .. I belive that ! You make a great purchase! BR
Thanks
Monster amp. Have you ever had and tested a Pilium am?
I wonder if cleaning personnel is needed for that room and all that amazing gear… where can I send my application?😅
Bad jokes aside, congratulations, your room and gear are the most complete and competent set I have ever seen. Truly top notch.
Thanks
I think it's awsome!
Yes
Nice Amp, can you put them in mono mode? And what pre-amp should we take to feed them?
Congratulations Jay, Stunning amp.
Thank you kindly!
Gryphon, Boulder, Magico, Wilson wash rinse repeat......
Need VAC
@@nathanbell6962you're late to the party... It's already been done
Congratulations for you
This is the fruits of your hard work day in and day out
enjoy it
Yes, thank you
I had a chance to listen to the apex in the gryphon room at the Newport show.
Insanely impressive
It is
HI JAY! Love your work. I am considering a Boulder 3060, vs a Gryphon Apex Stereo. They are both huge. I won't need an Electrician with the Gryphon.
Good choice!
Hello Mr Ampy McAmphead, nice to meet you.
Very impressive Jay. I saw some of their amps at Axpona ‘23 this year. So massive. Curious the power requirements for such a work of art. Thank you for sharing.
Cool. In ten seconds you already know how good it is? I guess it doesn’t need break-in. When I bought the JC1+, it sounded garbage in the first 15 minutes. It improved over time. After about 100 hours of playtime, it is very good. The Apex is the King Kong of amps. They should also build Apex in monoblock version and each block is the same size as the stereo. That will be double King Kong.😅
They have monos
Man, I’d be on call to help to hang out and listen to this gear!
Hello dear Jay! How about Goldmund? I think it must be amazing. What do you think about it? Thank you!
No clue
Which would you suggest for Wilson XLLF's?.......
Which brings me to the second question, Chronosonic XVX vs. Alexandria XLF? Please compare and contrast......
Why not consider my consultation service? This is why I offer it.
www.jaysaudiolab.com/services
That baby is a certified “ball-buster.”
It is !!
Poor Carlos, it looked like he had a hard time lifting the back of the new amp up on the stand. That thing is heavy!!
Nah he was good
Ready for the madhouse.
An absurd monster. What the hell makes it so heavy?? Great Entertainment!
So the question is. Do you have the Gryphon pre amp to go with this? Can you do is justice without it? Maybe is would be the best if you had the pre as well.
Is that a Lampizator in the back? it certainly hinted to be as you were talking about magic coming from regular recordings...
I'm incredibly happy for you. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of that. I only wish I could afford to buy something that incredible.
Thank you
Awesome video Jay🎉🎉🎉 Feel so happy for your journey and achievements!!!
Thanks so much!!
Congratulations!! Second best after 3060 or 3050? Did Gryphon Commander change something?
Hey Jay, what a nice system you have there, but I'd like to hear how the system sound. If you remember the Audio Videa Show Room of Peter Brueninger. Well he play music very well recorded, so why don't you play some music ?
Soon
Awesome bro, superb
Thanks 🤗
I thought you were done with Gryphon ?