The Gryphon Essence Mono Amplifier stands as a formidable statement in high-end audio, representing Gryphon Audio Designs’ unwavering commitment to sonic purity. This pure Class A monoblock power amplifier is engineered to deliver an unparalleled listening experience, characterized by absolute neutrality, textural purity, and effortless dynamic ease.

Each Essence Mono amplifier delivers a conservative 55 Watts into 8 ohms, doubling to 110 Watts into 4 ohms, and 220 Watts into 2 ohms, all in pure Class A operation. This remarkable power-doubling capability underscores its immense current reserves and ability to flawlessly control any loudspeaker, regardless of its impedance. A hallmark of Gryphon’s design, it operates with zero global negative feedback and boasts an ultra-wide frequency bandwidth (0.3 Hz−350 kHz), preserving the music’s natural timing and transient integrity.

Internally, the Essence Mono features a massive 1350 VA custom toroidal transformer and an astounding 880,000 µF capacitor bank for instantaneous power delivery. With 20 high-current bipolar output transistors per unit and Gryphon’s “Green Bias” control for optimized Class A operation, it exemplifies uncompromising Danish craftsmanship. Weighing 45 kg (99.2 lbs), the Gryphon Essence Mono amplifier provides unparalleled authority, refinement, and a truly immersive musical presentation.

- Exterior design by Flemming E. Rasmussen
- Electronics design by Tom Møller
- Dual mono configuration
- Zero global negative feedback
- 440,000 μF (Stereo) or 880,000 μF (Mono version) capacitor bank
- Balanced dual differential Class A input circuitry followed by a high-speed voltage amplifying Class A stage
- Fully regulated low noise power supply for all voltage amplifying stages
- DC servo coupling
- Frequency-independent damping factor
- Polypropylene capacitors for local power supply decoupling
- Four-layer up to 70 μm copper printed circuit boards
- Custom-made 1350 VA toroidal transformer
- Separate power supply for digital and analog circuits
- Soft Start turn-on prevents triggering of fuses in the home electrical system
- Gold-plated Neutrik XLR socket for one balanced input per channel
- Gold-plated custom-built binding posts
- 12 V DC link for power up and down
- Automatic Green Bias setting or manual Low/High bias
- Flash memory upgrades via PC or Key-fob
- Non-invasive protection system
- RGB LED bar indicating Bias High / Low status.
- Standby current consumption < 0.5 W
- EU CE approval
- Designed and built in Denmark

- 55W @ 8 Ω, 110W @ 4 Ω, 220W @ 2Ω at 115V/230V AC supply
- 20 very high current bipolar output transistors per monoblock
- Output impedance: 0.0075Ω
- Bandwidth (-3dB): 0.3 Hz to 350 kHz
- Power supply capacity (both channels): 880,000 μF
- Gain: +31.0 dB
- Input impedance, balanced (20 Hz-20 kHz): 10 kΩ

Orders ship Sunday through Friday from our offices in Dubai, UAE.

In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.

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- Free delivery within the UAE
- Shipping charges will be calculated upon checkout for orders outside of the UAE (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Qatar).
- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.

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Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.

- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.