Gryphon Diablo 120

OVERVIEW

The concept of an integrated amplifier that embodies the same ethos, musical and sonic qualities as Gryphon Audio Designs’ most esoteric offerings, but at a fraction of the cost, is clearly an attractive proposition and through the single-minded dedication of the Gryphon team, the integrated amplifier has come of age as a serious, respected High End component, bringing legendary Gryphon performance and styling to a new level of affordable cost and ease of use.

FEATURES

• Exterior design by Flemming E. Rasmussen

• Electronics design by Tom Møller

• True Dual Mono configuration

• Zero negative feedback

• Microprocessor-controlled 46-step relay volume attenuator for best sonic performance featuring only up to 6 resistors in series with signal at all levels

• Optional phonostage MM/MC module

• Optional DAC PCM/DSD module with one USB, 1 BNC S/PDIF, 1 AES/EBU and 1 optical input

• Digital formats. USB: PCM: 44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 9 6kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz and 384 kHz up to 32-bit.

• USB: DSD (DoP); DSD64 (2.822 MHz, 3.072 MHz), DSD128 (5.644 MHz, 6.144 MHz).

• USB Native DSD: DSD256* (11.2896 MHz) and DSD512* (22.5792 MHz) (currently, DSD256 and DSD512 only on Windows OS)

• BNC S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital inputs: up to 192 kHz/32-bit

• TOSLink: up to 96 kHz/24-bit

• One optional module can be installed at time of purchase or later, either phonostage or DAC

• Ultra-short signal path

• Minimal internal wiring

• Two to four-layer printed circuit boards up to 70µm copper

• Dual Mono Holmgren toroidal transformer

• PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path

• Gold-plated Swiss Neutric XLR sockets for one balanced source

• Gold-plated phono sockets with Teflon insulation for four inputs and one Tape output

• Fixed-level AV throughput for uncompromising integration with surround preamplifier

• Graphical Vacuum Fluorescent Display with larger font for improved legibility

• Adjustable display intensity (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, Off)

• 12VDC link input and output

• Flash memory upgrades via Key-Fob

• Non-invasive protection system

• Infrared remote control

• EU CE approval

• Specifications

• Standby power consumption < 0.5 W

• Designed and built in Denmark

• 2 x 120 W @ 8Ω, 2 x 240 W @ 4Ω, 2 x 440 W @ 2Ω

• Output impedance: 0.030Ω

• Bandwidth (-3 dB): 0.1 Hz to 250 kHz

• Power Supply Capacity: 2 x 60,000 µF

• Gain: +38 dB

• Input Impedance, balanced (20-20,000 Hz): 40 kΩ

• Input Impedance, single-ended (20-20,000 Hz): 8 kΩ