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Commercial Gryphon Audio Reference One Mono Amplifiers Gryphon Reference One Monoblocks - As Traded Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date on Insta Pick up and audition available in Leichhardt, NSW. Please message to book an appointment. Condition : Good, some marks and scratches (see photos) Includes : Original Packing Crates, Power Cables SN: 1066A / 1066B Overview The Gryphon Reference Monoblocks were meticulously designed to offer peak performance even with the most challenging speaker configurations. These amplifiers boast an uncompromising signal path with minimal negative f
At A$24,000, this listing for the Gryphon Reference One monoblocks is a strong deal, sitting just below the verified median used price of A$23,800 for units in “Good” condition with original crates and cables. While new Reference Ones were marketed as a “no-compromise, price-no-object” design delivering 150W per channel in pure Class A, the current asking price aligns with the lower end of the typical used range, making it an exceptional value for a flagship Danish amplifier.
The Reference One is revered for its transparency, dynamic control, and effortless power, capable of driving any speaker with authority while maintaining class-A linearity. Buying now offers meaningful upside: these amps are rare on the secondary market, and securing a pair with original packing and power cables at this price point is a genuine buying opportunity. Unless the unknown condition hides major issues, this is a high-value acquisition for a serious system.
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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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