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Angeboten wird „Gryphon Mephisto Stereo - Perfect condition, like 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 4104831405 endet am 20.09.2026 um 10:09 Uhr.
This looks expensive versus the used market: at €28,900, it sits well above the €21,581 75th percentile and nearly 3× the €10,006 median for comparable recent listings. Unless this is an especially hard-to-find version with standout provenance or extras, I’d read the asking price as ambitious rather than a clean bargain.
That said, the Mephisto has a strong reputation for scale, control, and effortless drive, so a truly perfect-condition example can make sense for a buyer who wants one without the usual cosmetic wear. At this level, I’d want clear proof of service history, original packaging, and confirmation that it’s fully healthy on both channels; if those boxes are ticked, it’s still a serious piece, just not one priced for a quick impulse buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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