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The implementation of circuits with wideband frequency response is
a painstaking endeavor in which the actual layout and ground pattern
of the PC boards are crucial to the achievement of superior sonic
performance with no loss of inherent stability.
Wideband frequency response ensures the high slew-rate essential
to the realistic handling of the ultra-fast transients which routinely
occur in live music and is crucial in recreating the natural decay of
musical instruments. Wide bandwidth also improves phase
characteristics, for more correct sound-staging and imaging.
All Gryphon designs are realized with none or an absolute minimum
of negative feedback, which when present in large amounts can
actually increase TIM-distortion. All Gryphon preamplifiers are
designed with zero negative feedback. Only the Gryphon Antileon
series of power amplifiers have a minimum amount of negative
feedback for improved linearity and bandwidth.
Gryphon research into the detrimental effects of magnetically induced
distorted (MID) has led to the elimination of magnetizable materials
wherever possible. To eliminate the effects of stray magnetic fields,
non-magnetic materials are employed throughout, with the
unavoidable exception of the transformer shield box.
The mechanical design of the cabinet and assembly methods are all
carefully calculated to ensure minimal resonance, either through the
use of mechanically grounded high mass or decoupling. Vibration-
sensitive components, capacitors in particular, are thus guaranteed
a non-resonant environment.
The heavy, thick chassis offers a vibration-proof environment for the
sensitive electronics inside and provides crucial shielding from a
polluted world of low and high-frequency radio waves, power-line
radiation and other electrical interference. Meticulous attention to
such issues makes a significant contribution to the relaxing, open and
transparent Gryphon sound.
Unique, non-invasive protection circuitry offers reliable, fuss-free
protection without compromising signal purity and signal path
simplicity, with no conventional relays in the signal path to degrade
or compress sound.
The ground path has been carefully laid out in order to achieve
superior sonic performance with no loss of stability. Component
layout has been designed to ensure the shortest conceivable signal
path.
Section of exploded-view drawing