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Gryphon Atilla Integrated Amplifier - As Traded
Condition: Used. Very good, light chips/scratches (see photos)
Includes: Remote and Power Cable only (No Box)
SN: 2004177
Includes 3 month (90 day) warranty
Overview
Considered the grandfather to the ever popular Diablo series, the Atilla preceded the Diablo 120.
With a listed 100W output, it's important to remember that Gryphon can be conservative with their specifications, this amplifier does not appear to struggle with less efficient speakers.
The usual Gryphon design ethos is distilled into a compact but attractive chassis with the distinctive black on black logo on top.
The below feature list reads like a wish list of things to consider when producing an audiophile grade audio component - but at the end of the day, we just love it's presence and drive.
• True Dual Mono configuration
• Zero negative feedback
• Microprocessor-controlled 50-step relay volume attenuator for best sonic performance
• Ultra-short signal path
• Minimal internal wiring
• Military spec. double-sided up to 70µ copper printed circuit boards
• Dual Mono Holmgren toroidal transformer
• PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path
• Gold-plated Swiss Neutric XLR sockets for one balanced source
• Gold-plated phono sockets with Teflon insulation for 4 inputs and one output
• Fixed-level AV throughput for uncompromising integration with surround preamplifier
• Vacuum Fluorescent Display with 2 lines and 50 characters
• Adjustable display lighting (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, Off)
• Flash memory upgrades via PC
• Non-invasive protection system
• Infrared remote control
• EU CE approval
• Designed and built in Denmark
Specification
2 x 100W @ 8Ω, 2 x 200W @ 4Ω
Output impedance: 0.027Ω
Bandwidth (-3 dB): 0.1 Hz to 250 kHz
Power Supply Capacity: 2 x 60,000µF
Gain: +38 dB
Input Impedance, balanced (20-20,000 Hz): 20 kΩ
Input Impedance, single-ended (20-20,000Hz): 8 kΩ
The Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated amp originally retailed new for around AUD25,000, so this AUD6,800 asking price catches the eye. Against our recent comps of 15 similar Australian used listings—median AUD9,757, with 25th percentile matching at AUD9,757 and 75th at AUD10,401—it's a clear bargain, especially given the unknown condition. You'd be well under typical market for a solid example.
Before jumping in, verify the hours on the display (these run hot, and over 10,000 can signal heavy use) and insist on the original remote, manual, and power cord—replacements are pricey. Test all inputs/outputs for channel balance and hum, as the power supply caps are a known weak spot after a decade. Solid buy if it checks out.
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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