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Gryphon Cantata Speakers - As Traded
Condition: Used. Good, one scratch in leather stand, one dent on stand, one chip on speaker
Includes: Q controller, Power Cable (no boxes)
SN: 6688 027A / 6688 027B
Made in Denmark
Includes 3 month (90 day) warranty
** LOCAL PICK-UP OR SYDNEY METRO DELIVERY ONLY **
Overview
The Cantata speaker system seamlessly with the sophisticated Gryphon Q controller. This controller allows for precise adjustment of the speaker system's Q to harmonize with the room's acoustics. Tailored for versatility, the Q controller offers various options suitable for rooms ranging from small to mid-sized, featuring both single-ended and balanced connections.
The Cantata's bass drivers, arranged symmetrically above and below the tweeter in a vertical array, are strategically angled towards an imaginary centerline emanating from the central direct-firing tweeter on the front baffle. Maintaining a consistent vertical axis, the drivers ensure an equal distance from the center of each driver to the listener's ear. The careful angling of the bass drivers necessitates a smooth baffle devoid of any protruding edges that could cause diffraction—undesirable edge reflections lead to smearing in the time domain.
To facilitate a seamless transition between the Cantata tweeter and the bass drivers, a precision-machined 1 kg block of aircraft-grade aluminum houses the tweeter, ensuring ideal time alignment with the other drivers. In the construction process, the use of Nappa and Grand Piano felt is employed to minimize diffraction. To achieve exceptional structural integrity and substantial internal damping, the Cantata employs a combination of extensive internal bracing, bitumen damping, and proprietary manufacturing methods.
The oil-cooled tweeter in the Cantata utilizes a textile dome and is encased in an integrated 1 kg baffle, precision CNC-machined from a solid aluminum billet to a specific shape determined through extensive experimentation with clay and plaster models. To ensure a seamless connection between the dome and the baffle, a specially designed stainless steel surround was created. Additionally, a small removable steel bar serves as mechanical protection for the semi-soft dome.
Specification
Speakers
Frequency Response in Room:
24 – 22 kHz ± 3 dB with Q-Controller
35 – 22 kHz ± 3 dB with Q-Controller bypassed
Impedance: Min. 3.4 ohms / Max. 7.8 ohms
Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
Power Handling: 200 W per channel
Sensitivity90dB
Dimensions: H.W.D.120 x 40 x 45 cm
Weight: 40 kgs
Q Control
XLR and RCA input and output
H.W.D.13 x 48 x 38cm
Weight: 9 kgs
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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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