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Change of plan for this beautiful Amplifier only a few hours of listening as new with all original packaging etc . I need something smaller that sounds as good ( if thats possible! ) sorry photos rubbish, can send more .
The Diablo 120’s age and generation do matter—it is an established, superseded design rather than a current model—but that does not blunt its appeal. At £5,950, this excellent-condition example is essentially fair: just above the £5,860 median, comfortably within the £5,065–£6,635 range from 11 recent comparables, and nowhere near overpriced.
It remains a seriously capable integrated, with dual-mono construction, substantial current delivery, and output that rises from 120W into 8 ohms to 440W into 2 ohms. That makes it a particularly strong match for demanding speakers, while its clean, powerful, refined presentation and optional DAC or phono modules add useful system flexibility. For anyone wanting Gryphon authority without moving to separates, this is a sound buy at the asking price; original remote, packaging, and fitted modules would strengthen it further.
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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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