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Gryphon Antileon Signature Stereo Power Amplifier - As Traded
Condition: Used. Good, some chips and scratches (See photos)
Includes: Power Cables Only (No Box)
SN: 021
Made in Denmark
Includes 90 day (3 month) warranty
Local Sydney Metro Delivery Only, Contact for Freight Quote
Overview
Gryphon's Antileon Signature is a fully balanced, dual-mono stereo power amplifier designed around a high-current Class A output stage with ultra-wide bandwidth. 40 specially selected bipolar output transistors provide high-frequency and high-current capability.
Twin 1,500 W toroidal transformers, separately supplying each channel, are shielded and epoxy-damped, with independent supplies for the output, driver, control and display circuits. A 440,000 µF capacitor bank provides substantial energy storage for the output stages.
A circuit with zero global feedback uses no output relays and no contacts, sockets or current-limiting circuitry in the signal path. Solid copper busbars and 105 µm copper PCB traces manage the internal signal transfer, and Gryphon's Guideline Reference gold-embedded silver wiring connects the balanced XLR inputs.
Custom zero-inductance resistors, custom-built binding posts, DC servo coupling and a frequency-independent damping factor complete the signal-path. Microprocessor-controlled protection continuously monitors DC, high-frequency conditions, overheating, short circuits and low AC voltage without placing protection circuitry in the signal path.
Bias can be set automatically through Green Class A operation or manually using Low/High settings.
Fully balanced circuit
2 x 150 Watts Class A
40 High current bipolar output transistors
440,000 µF power capacitor bank
Flat frequency response to beyond 350 kHz
Gryphon Guideline Reference gold-embedded silver internal wiring
Zero global feedback
Custom-built separate toroidal transformers
Custom-built power capacitors
Shielded, epoxy-damped transformer casings
Separate power supply for display and control circuits
DC servo coupling
No output relays
Frequency-independent damping factor
Custom-built binding posts
Automatic Green Class A bias setting or manual Low/High bias
AC power status display
AC polarity indicator
Rigid mechanical structure
Microprocessor-controlled non-invasive “smart” protection system
Double sealed, mil spec PCB with 105 µm copper traces
Upgradeable microprocessor software with integrated service log
Specification
Power output: 150 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 1%
Gain: 31 dB
Input sensitivity: 0.975V
Signal to noise ratio: 81dB
Dimensions: 570 x 260 x 600mm
Weight: 90kg
AUDIO CONNECTION QUALITY GUARANTEE
✔️Comprehensive three month warranty on Trade In's*
✔️Passed our checks for functionality
✔️A full inspection noting for any defects
✔️A full completeness check for all included parts and accessories
Generating expert take…
Gryphon Audio Designs emerged from Denmark in 1985, founded by Flemming E. Rasmussen as a passionate offshoot of his distribution company, 2R Marketing. What began as a spare-time project—a compact, dual-mono phono preamplifier known as the Gryphon Head Amp—quickly gained acclaim after debuting at the 1986 Chicago Consumer Electronics Show. Japanese distributors snapped it up, and the audio press hailed it as a "Best Buy," propelling Rasmussen to establish Gryphon as a dedicated entity by the early 1990s, free from import distractions. The brand's name draws from the mythical gryphon, symbolizing the fusion of lion-like power and eagle-like grace in music reproduction.
Gryphon specializes in uncompromising high-end electronics, starting with its legendary class-A phono stages and evolving into high-power amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems. The company expanded into full-system solutions with the 2002 Cantata stand-mount speakers, followed by flagship models like the massive Poseidon in 2004. Today, its portfolio encompasses speakers, the groundbreaking Apollo turntable—a collaboration with Helmut Brinkmann and Ortofon—and even cables, ensuring every link in the audio chain aligns with Gryphon's neutral, optimized design philosophy.
Positioned firmly at the pinnacle of high-end audio, Gryphon commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its visionary engineering and sonic purity, often setting benchmarks since its inception as one of Europe's earliest true high-end pioneers. Rasmussen's team-driven approach yields products that prioritize musical essence over compromise, attracting buyers who demand reference-level performance in home systems.
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