| Gryphon Diablo 120 Integrated Amplifier
- Condition: Used
- Price: 8081.7 EUR
- Status: unsold
- Item number: 334911332741
- Seller: strictlystereo (938|100.0%)
- Seller information: Commercial
- Item location: High Lane, Stockport
- Ships to: GB
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Description
Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated amplifier. The Gryphon Diablo 120 is a very high quality integrated amplifier offering 120, 240 or 440 watts per channel into an 8, 4 or 2 ohm load. Very few amplifiers can scale their output in such a linear fashion and this capability is a testament to the quality on offer here. Its capabilities can be expanded with an optional DAC or phono module. This customer trade-in example in absolutely immaculate condition and perfect working order. It looks and sounds fantastic. It is supplied with the original packaging and accessories. Demonstration available by appointment. Free UK delivery. 30 day returns. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Description 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. The understated styling and forceful lines of the satin black, brushed aluminium chassis and gleaming black acrylic faceplate represent a superb level of fit and finish, exceptional audio finesse and a sense of unlimited power all on a single chassis. The casework, consisting of interlocking blocks of flawless acrylic and deeply brushed and anodized aluminium, is true to the acclaimed Gryphon house style, a complex construct of contrasting angles and planes that is both reassuringly intricate and impressively solid. Built entirely at Gryphon’s Danish research and development and manufacturing facility, the Diablo 120 inherits the dual-mono circuitry, ultra-short signal path, heavily gold-plated printed circuit boards, minimal internal wiring, high-quality gold-plated and PTFE-insulated sockets and proprietary binding posts employed in our flagship models. Only the finest audiophile grade components have been selected based on strenuous, extended auditioning for sound quality, thermal stability and long-term reliability. The wire-wound emitter resistors in the original Atilla output stage have been upgraded to non-inductive types for Diablo 120. The meticulous attention to electrical and mechanical grounding, typical of our top of the line designs, is also equally in evidence here. The Diablo 120 integrated amplifier is essentially two independent mono devices for reduced crosstalk and minimal interchannel interaction. The only things shared electrically between channels are the famed Holmgren toroidal transformer and AC power cable. The custom made 1,300 VA transformer adds substantial heft with discrete secondary windings for left and right channels. Each channel is fed by its own 60,000 µF capacitor bank. The output power of the Diablo 120 is 20% greater than that of the original Atilla: 2 x 120 W (8?), 2 x 240 W (4?), 2 x 440 W (2?). Consistent increases of output power as impedance is halved is a reliable indicator of exceptional high current capability, just as the extraordinary wide audio bandwidth, 0.1Hz to 250 kHz (-3 dB), is a sign of extreme stability. Heatsink surface area has also been increased to match the increase in output power. With two pairs of Sanken transistors, Diablo 120 can easily drive difficult loudspeaker loads without the faintest hint of strain. The Diablo 120 circuit employs zero global negative feedback and a unique microprocessor controlled passive attenuator for the most transparent volume control ever conceived. Regardless of the selected level, the 46-step relay attenuator places maximum six resistors in the signal path for ultimate sonic purity. A large, graphical vacuum fluorescent display is employed instead of a more conventional LED character display to provide space for more information and a larger, more easily legible font. The lavish display and extensive control circuits are powered independently via a separate, isolated transformer in order to eliminate any risk of noise contamination. All front panel controls are touch sensitive (capacitive actuation.) The Diablo 120 offers one balanced and four single-ended inputs, a comprehensive menu of configuration options (four levels of display brightness, user-defined start and maximum volume settings, individual source labelling with eight-character names and a dedicated and electrically isolated A/V bypass function for uncompromising integration with a multi-channel audio system. FeaturesExterior design by Flemming E. RasmussenElectronics design by Tom MøllerTrue Dual Mono configurationZero negative feedbackMicroprocessor-controlled 46-step relay volume attenuator for best sonic performance featuring only up to 6 resistors in series with signal at all levelsOptional phonostage MM/MC module (not included)Optional DAC PCM/DSD module with one USB, 1 BNC S/PDIF, 1 AES/EBU and 1 optical input (not included)One optional module can be installed at time of purchase or later, either phonostage or DACUltra-short signal pathMinimal internal wiringTwo to four-layer printed circuit boards up to 70µm copperDual Mono Holmgren toroidal transformerPCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal pathGold-plated Swiss Neutric XLR sockets for one balanced sourceGold-plated phono sockets with Teflon insulation for four inputs and one Tape outputFixed-level AV throughput for uncompromising integration with surround preamplifierGraphical Vacuum Fluorescent Display with larger font for improved legibilityAdjustable display intensity (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, Off)12VDC link input and outputFlash memory upgrades via Key-FobNon-invasive protection systemInfrared remote controlEU CE approvalStandby power consumption < 0.5 WDesigned and built in Denmark2 x 120 W @ 8?, 2 x 240 W @ 4?, 2 x 440 W @ 2?Output impedance: 0.030?Bandwidth (-3 dB): 0.1 Hz to 250 kHzPower Supply Capacity: 2 x 60,000 µFGain: +38 dBInput Impedance, balanced (20-20,000 Hz): 40 k?Input Impedance, single-ended (20-20,000 Hz): 8 k?
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