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unique library of more than
1,000 original master tapes of
recordings made during the
Golden Age of studio engineer-
ing from 1956-1976.

Unlike conventional commercial
releases, our master tapes cap-
ture the dynamic contrasts and
subtle inner harmonic structure
of the musical event, forcing us
to work to a higher standard in
our efforts to maintain the integri-
ty of the original musical per-
formance.

Design Principles

With state of the art technical
equipment and some of the
finest minds in the audio engi-
neering field at our disposal, the
Gryphon brand name continues
to define the highest audiophile
standards of subjective and
technical performance. 
The dual mono configuration
radically eliminates any possibil-
ity of crosstalk or other interfer-
ence between channels and pro-
vides infinite channel separation
which contributes to the ability to
create space, focus, depth and
transparency.

Because the electrical power
coming out of your wall fluctu-
ates wildly in terms of voltage
and distortion, Gryphon incorpo-
rates heavily regulated multi-

Gryphon is located in beautiful tranquil sur-
roundings. 

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Musical
Objectives

While scientific method and
sophisticated technology play an
important role in our electronics
design work, at Gryphon we
never lose sight of the fact that
the keen ears of an experienced
listener are the most crucial “cal-
ibration tools.” Therefore, every
Gryphon product exists for one
simple purpose: to bring the user
closer in the never-ending quest
for a more natural and convinc-
ing musical illusion.

Every Gryphon design has been
built to cruise effortlessly through
even the most demanding musi-
cal passages, regardless of vol-
ume level, with a musical pres-
entation defined by supreme
articulation and immediacy, sub-
tle dynamic shading and razor-
sharp focus. Refinement and
delicacy are combined with
power and authority for a natu-
ral, involving listening experi-
ence.

The Gryphon
Master Tape
Collection

In the Gryphon listening rooms,
we are fortunate to possess a

Summary of Contents for Mikado

Page 1: ...Mikado Owners manual vers 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...The Gryphon Master Tape Collection 5 Design Principles 5 Exterior Design 7 Manufacture and Assembly 8 Using Your Gryphon 8 AC Voltage 8 Burn in and Warm up 9 Placement 9 Connections 9 Choice of Cables 9 AC Switch 10 Remote functions 10 Operation 11 Care and Maintenance 11 Warranty 11 Safety Instructions 12 ...

Page 3: ...to analyze the essential nature of the live music experience For us an aware ness of soundstaging ambience and concert hall dimensions are necessary components Dynamics and an unambiguous sense of instrument location even in the loudest passages are also high priorities To achieve these objectives Gryphon products offer excep tional speed and agility along with seamless coherence in the time domai...

Page 4: ...ct developed only for the designers own home systems Although the Gryphon project was initially strictly a hobby not an actively pursued commercial venture demand generated by reviews and word of mouth led to the formal estab lishment of Gryphon Audio Designs as a separate corporate entity Following the immediate suc cess of the Gryphon brand all import business was phased out in 1993 so that Rasm...

Page 5: ...Because the electrical power coming out of your wall fluctu ates wildly in terms of voltage and distortion Gryphon incorpo rates heavily regulated multi Gryphon is located in beautiful tranquil sur roundings 5 Musical Objectives While scientific method and sophisticated technology play an important role in our electronics design work at Gryphon we never lose sight of the fact that the keen ears of...

Page 6: ...igh slew rate essential to the realistic handling of the ultra fast transients which routinely occur in live music and is crucial in recreating the natu ral decay of musical instruments Wide bandwidth also improves phase characteristics for more correct soundstaging and imag ing All Gryphon designs are realized with an absolute minimum of negative feedback which when present in large amounts can a...

Page 7: ... exclusively for Gryphon Because what is left out is just as important as what goes in an absolute minimum of internal wiring is included By lavishing attention on each aspect of the circuit and fully understanding the purpose and behavior of every single part of the whole our designers can optimize performance in each section before moving on to the next step This ensures simplici ty a short sign...

Page 8: ...mponents Chassis parts are manufactured by a specialist chosen solely for the outstanding quality of workman ship In every aspect of every Gryphon product the same stringent standards of excel lence apply Following a 48 hour burn in each product is tested again before being subjected to Gryphon s custom developed transport simulator which simu lates the inevitable shaking that a product will encou...

Page 9: ...ents in your system as well as those of the interconnects and loudspeaker cables used to connect your sys tem Wiring should never be utilized as equalizers to correct errors elsewhere in the system Instead any error should be cor rected at the source so that interconnects and loudspeaker cables can be selected solely on the basis of sonic neutrality For this reason we employ Gryphon s own range of...

Page 10: ...ikado Remote control functions Prog a Push STOP b Select track with the numeric buttons c Press PROG and the track is stored Repeat b c to program more tracks Track playtime is shown in dis play to confirm the program ming If you wish to remove a track from the program press the track number followed by PROG Stand by Sets the Mikado in a powersav ing stand by mode Scan 10 seconds play back of ever...

Page 11: ...iped with a very soft dry cloth Small scratches may be removed with fiberglass polish Fingerprints may be removed with a damp cloth Do NOT use spirits or paper tissue Warranty The Gryphon Mikado is warrant ed against failures arising through faulty workmanship and materials for a period of 3 years laser transport 2 years from date of purchase The warranty is not transferable This warranty is only ...

Page 12: ... days of purchase Alternatively you may wish to register online from our website www gryphon audio com To confirm your warraty registra tion you will receive a little Gryphon token to welcome you to the family of Gryphon owners SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not expose the unit to drip ping water or moist Placement Do not place your Mikado on top of any heat producing prod ucts such as power amplifiers or...

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