Gryphon Essence Class A Mono/Stereo (Email or Call For Availability)

Sale price$33,800.00

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Options: Stereo (each)

Pure Class A performance in a more approachable Gryphon design.

"Absolutely fantastic results for a Class-A amplifier stage." — What Hi-Fi?

"An open, marvelously detailed, and fresh-sounding unit." — Australian Hi-Fi

Hi-Fi+ Award — Essence Preamplifier & Essence Power Stereo
Audio Art Award — Essence Stereo & Preamplifier
Pursuit Perfect System / Terry Ellis Award — Essence Stereo

The Gryphon Essence power amplifiers bring Gryphon's pure Class A approach to a more compact and accessible design. Available in Stereo and Mono configurations, they give you the choice of a single stereo amplifier or dedicated monoblocks, depending on how much power, separation, and system flexibility you need.

You'll get strong current delivery without giving up the refinement of Class A operation. The amplifiers use carefully isolated power supplies, substantial capacitor storage, and high-current bipolar output transistors to keep your speakers under control while preserving the detail and dynamics in your recordings. A fully balanced signal path and zero global negative feedback further support a clean, direct presentation.

The Essence amplifiers are also designed to integrate easily into a serious two-channel system. Balanced inputs, Gryphon binding posts, 12V Link, and adjustable Green Bias give you practical connection and setup options, while the Mono version provides dedicated amplification for each speaker channel.

Perfect for listeners looking to step into Gryphon's pure Class A amplification with the flexibility of Stereo or Mono operation.

Specifications
  • Pure Class A power amplifier range
  • Available in Stereo and Mono configurations
  • Stereo output: 50W × 2 @ 8Ω; 100W × 2 @ 4Ω; 200W × 2 @ 2Ω
  • Mono output: 50W @ 8Ω; 100W @ 4Ω; 200W @ 2Ω
  • Zero global negative feedback
  • High-current Sanken bipolar output transistors
  • Balanced XLR input; 12V Link
  • Frequency response: 0.3Hz–350kHz (-3dB)