Gryphon Essence Stereo Power Amplifier
€12,999.00
% €22,372.00 RRP (€9,373.00 saved)per Piece incl. VAT / incl. Shipping (only Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
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This device is a used item. It is in very good condition.
The Gryphon Essence stereo power amplifier embodies the uncompromising amplifier philosophy for which the Danish high-end manufacturer is internationally renowned. As a pure Class A power amplifier, it was developed for listeners who want to experience music in its purest form. Its technical concept follows the fundamental principle of amplifying the input signal with the greatest possible purity and stability – without sonic additives, without harshness, without compression.
The amplifier operates entirely in Class A mode, delivering a musical reproduction characterized by exceptional smoothness, clarity, and control. The circuitry employs a consistent dual-mono design: each channel has its own dedicated power supply and signal path, ensuring channel separation and stability even with complex speaker loads. The enormous power reserve and generously sized capacitor bank allow the Essence to handle even dynamic transients with ease and absolute precision.
A distinctive feature is the absence of global negative feedback. This ensures that the playback remains free of temporal distortion, resulting in an exceptionally natural and spatially stable sound image. Simultaneously, Gryphon utilizes DC-coupled signal transmission and a high-current transistor array, delivering clean, low-distortion performance across the entire audible range and well beyond.
The Essence Stereo also features intelligent bias control, combining the superior sonic advantages of pure Class A amplification with optimized energy efficiency. Power delivery remains stable even during extended listening sessions, while the amplifier operates with thermal control and reliability. High-quality XLR inputs and robust speaker terminals guarantee a clean, low-resistance connection to the entire audio chain.
Sonically, the Essence is distinguished by its ability to reproduce even complexly produced music with impressive composure and transparency. Voices detach themselves precisely from the soundstage, instruments retain their natural texture, and even in very quiet passages, there is complete blackness in the background. At the same time, the reproduction remains dynamic, structured, and utterly authoritative – a typical characteristic of the large Gryphon amplifiers.
In practice, the Essence Stereo proves to be extremely versatile, despite its purist design. Whether used with high-efficiency compact speakers or demanding floorstanding models, the amplifier operates stably and with control across all frequency ranges thanks to its high current delivery capability. The robust mechanical construction, the sophisticated internal layout, and the high-quality components further underscore its ambition to create an amplifier built for decades of audiophile reliability.
The Gryphon Essence Stereo is therefore a power amplifier for music lovers who don't rely on effects, but on musical truth, precision, and the feeling of completely unadulterated reproduction. It adds nothing, omits nothing, and presents music in a way that is equally convincing, both emotionally and technically.
Technical data
- Perfomance:
- 2 × 50 W at 8 O
- 2 × 100 W at 4 O
- 2 × 190 W at 2 O
- Frequency range (-3 dB): approx. 0.3 Hz – 350 kHz
- Gain: approx. 31 dB
- Input: balanced (XLR), approx. 20 kΩ
- Output impedance: approx. 0.015 Ω
- Circuitry: Class-A, dual-mono, no global negative feedback
- Capacitor bank: approx. 440,000 µF
- Transistors: 20 bipolar power transistors (stereo)
- Power consumption: up to approx. 1350 W
- Standby: < 0.5 W
- 12V trigger on/off
- Dimensions (W × H × D): approx. 470 × 240 × 460 mm
- Weight: approx. 45 kg
Information on the used device
| Number of previous owners | 1 |
| Year of construction | 2023 |
| Original packaging | Yes |
| First purchase in the auditorium | Yes |
| Price for initial purchase | €22372 |
| Condition assessment | Very good - fully functional, rarely used, well-maintained, only the slightest signs of wear, complete |
Accessories
Yes
| Color: | black |
|---|---|
| Condition: | Used device |
| Condition assessment: | very good - fully functional, rarely used, well maintained, only slight signs of wear, complete |
| Device depth mm: | 460 |
| Device height mm: | 240 |
| Device width mm: | 470 |
| Frequency response: | 0.3 Hz – 350 kHz |
| Initially purchased from Auditorium: | Yes |
| Number of previous owners: | 1 |
| Original packaging: | Yes |
| Price on the first purchase date: | 22372 |
| Product type: | Power amplifier |
| Year of manufacture: | 2023 |
Accessories
Yes
Manufacturer
Gryphon Audio Designs ApS
Industrivej 10B
8680 Ry
Denmark
sales@gryphon-audio.dk
Safety Information
Product-specific safety instructions can be found in the operating manual.
