SPECIFICATIONS
Signal to noise ratio:
Frequency response:
Overload:
Input impedance:
Gain:
Output impedance:
Output max.:
Output voltage sving:
Regulation stages:
Shipping weight:
90dB ref. 10mV, un-weighted
1Hz - 3.5MHz
1kHz, 300mVRMS
8k ohms
21dB
22 ohms
11.5 VRMS
33 Vpp
11 per channel
20 kgs
FRONT PANEL
FUNCTIONS
CUSTOM-MADE
PRECISION 24
STEP VOLUME
ATTENUATOR
The stepped passive resistor network volume control offers superior
sound quality to even the most expensive potentiometers with their inherent
tracking and noise problems. The fixed-resistor stepped rotary switch offers
pristine sound and improved resolution of fine musical detail.
PROGRAM
SELECTOR
SWITCH
The input selector has six positions marked . (Mute), A, B, C, D, E & F
The position marked . (before A ) is the mute function which may be used
as an alternative to turning the volume control all the way down when
changing records or during brief interruptions
REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS
Interconnect cables should be connected as indicated on the rear pan-
el. The 2 sets of outputs allows easy bi-wiring or bi-amping without the de-
grading influence of Y-connectors.
THE ART OF
GROUNDING
In a normal audio system we recommend the use of both grounding posts
(if grounding is required at all). Grounding and the grounding path are
high priorities in the Gryphon design philosophy, und we strongly rec-
ommend that you experiment with various means of grounding your sys-
tem.
Correct grounding is not a simple matter of the absence of hum. Ground-
ing has a profound influence on system performance in such essential ar-
eas as tonal balance, stereo perspective and dynamics, to name but a
few.
Our experiments have demonstrated that "star" grounding is very effective.
In a star ground, all chassis are grounded to the same point. This point is
then truly grounded (a long metal pipe in the ground or a water-
pipe). However, the results will vary depending on the audio system, the
electrical environment and the purity of the AC supply.
In some cases a water pipe may prove to be a very poor solution. Experi-
ment, it pays off.
INTERCON-
NECTS
Although you probably already have a favorite cable, the Gryphon Bel
Canto is so revealing that you may have cause to rethink your opinion on
this crucial optimum confact. A bad connection becomes a series re-
sistance, with degrading effect on performance. Use only gold plated con-
nectors of premium quality.
