Description
Gryphon Essence Preamplifier
The Gryphon Essence pure Class A amplification system has been developed based on the experience acquired and lessons learned from our top of the line Gryphon Pandora preamplifier and the stereo and monoblock Mephisto power amplifiers. Gryphon Essence exudes authority and maintains absolute control of your loudspeakers, with rarefied finesse to reveal even the subtlest variations in any style of music.
Gryphon Essence represents the perfect symbiosis of musical authority and effortless ease.
Specifications :
- Exterior design by Flemming E. Rasmussen
- Electronics design by Tom Møller
- Zero negative feedback
- True Dual Mono configuration
- Fully discrete, DC-coupled Class A circuit topology
- Microprocessor-controlled 43-step fully balanced relay volume attenuator for best sonic performance based on a minimalist contingent of ultra-precision resistors
- High-speed, discrete, single-ended Class A input buffer for best possible sonic performance
- Optional PCM/DSD DAC module with one USB, 2 x SPDIF, 1 AES and 1 optical input. PCM up to Fs = 384 kHZ, DSD up to DSD512
- Optional MM/MC Gryphon PS2 phonostage module based on legendary Gryphon Legato phonostage
- Local shunt regulators for optimal noise suppression
- Input level matching to prevent abrupt volume changes
- Ultra-short signal path
- Minimal internal wiring
- Gold-plated Neutrik XLR sockets for two balanced sources and 1 output
- Gold-plated phono sockets with Teflon insulation for 3 inputs and 2 outputs
- Fixed-level AV throughput, balanced or single-ended, for uncompromising integration with separate surround preamplifier
- Large Vacuum Fluorescent Display for easy legibility
- Adjustable display lighting (100/75/50/25%, Off)
- Backlit touch-sensitive front panel controls
- 12 V DC link input and output
- Green Bias link output for automatic Green Bias control with any Gryphon power amplifier
- Stylish infrared remote control
- Flash memory upgrades possible via PC or Key-fob
- EU CE approval
- Standby current consumption < 0.5 W
- Designed and built in Denmark
- Specifications
- +18 dB gain, max.
- Output impedance: 15 Ohm XLR, 22.5 Ohm RCA
- Frequency bandwidth (-3 dB): 0.1 Hz – 1 MHz
- Power supply capacity: 2 x 26,000 μF
- Input impedance, balanced (20 Hz – 20 kHz): 50 kOhm
- Input Impedance, single-ended (20 Hz – 20 kHz): 25 kOhm
- Dimensions
- 47 x 16.5 x 38.5 cm (WxHxD), 13.4 kg net.
*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
