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Angeboten wird „Mephisto Stereo - as new!“ von Gryphon als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 6197146896 endet am 19.08.2026 um 23:39 Uhr.
It's a seller's market for high-end Gryphon power amps right now, with strong demand and limited stock pushing prices up amid broader Euro area housing index gains signaling economic stability (Euro Area HPI hit 152.79 in Q2 2025). At EUR 29,980 for a "good" condition Mephisto Stereo, this listing feels ambitious—our database of 22 recent comparable Gryphon listings shows a median ask of EUR 8,967 (25th percentile EUR 3,525, 75th EUR 18,456), so expect to haggle hard or walk unless it's pristine.
Buyers should verify the transformer's health (Gryphons are notorious for heat-related hum or failure after heavy use) and confirm original accessories like the power cord, manual, and crate are included—many resales skimp here. Also, insist on service records; these beasts from the early 2010s need regular maintenance to avoid capacitor woes.
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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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