Justin & Jerry's Hifi Blog

[jandl100]

Well, something like that - certainly a remarkable likeness internal and external to a Gryphon Tabu Century - which is why it's been on my Want List for quite some time!
I understand that Gryphon was owned for a short time by NAD, and the S300 came into being as a result of that union.

At first blush, it certainly sounds very good.

27Kg - so 2Kg better than my Technics integrated amp.

[istari_knight]

Ahh I knew there was some connection. Certainly looks the part... Very pretty

[jandl100]

Well, the NAD S300 came down with the Dreaded Lurgi and is currently undergoing hospital treatment.

But this little baby is happily filling The Spot and has done so for the last few weeks, alternating with the excellent AI Alto Mk1 integrated.



A Chameleon Ruby power amp fed by my old faithful Restek Consens pre.
200wpc of lovely high rez, dynamically nuanced, beautifully focussed and non-fatiguing sounds from this solid state pairing. Do I really need more amp than this? It sounds very good indeed!

--- the 2 light grey 'spots' on the front are dabs of blu-tac which cover up the 'signal' LEDs which flicker wildly and irritatingly when high level signals are encountered. They are a lot less obvious when not highlighted by camera flash.

[jandl100]

My 2nd system ....



Usher X-719 speakers, Sony FB-940R amp, and a set of Denon midi-sized sources - CDP, MD and cassette. There's an analogue tuner, too, but the location is way out in rural areas and reception is very poor.

And not forgetting my spare Amptastic Mini-T, it's always handy to have one around.

A rather special view from the listening chair, too ....



It sounds pretty good, nicely articulate with good imaging. I think it's the extensive slabs of glass behind the speakers that lead to congestion and confusion if the volume level is pushed too high, but for up to moderate levels it does a nice job.

[brian2957]

Nice system Jerry and what a beautiful view . Give me the countryside over the city any time . Bugger the convenience for the shops etc. If I've got running water , a loaf of bread in the freezer and a tin of beans I won't never starve

[jandl100]

Thanks, Brian.
Yep, nearest shops are about 7 miles away! There are a couple of farms about half a mile away. We are talking Deep Rural Wales!
It's nice and peaceful here, though.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Nice Jerry.
That view needs a woodland - get out there and plant some trees!

[brian2957]

We're a bit nearer the shops mate , however we have only fields ( and cows and all sorts of critturs ) to the rear of the house and we absolutely love it . If I could afford it I would love to live in a rural setting .
You have PM BTW.

[Marco]

Love the view, Jerry! Quality

PM me with a few dates, convenient for you, and we'll rearrange the sesh we had planned

Marco.

[jandl100]

Nice Jerry.
That view needs a woodland - get out there and plant some trees!

Yes, trees are good, there are a few trees to be seen, including a small woodland area at the left end of the property.