Gryphon Encore Owner's Manual

Encore

Owner´s Manual

Encore: A demand by an audience for an additional per-

formance, usually expressed by applause.

Table of Contents:

Introduction....................... 3

The Gryphon....................... 3

The Man.............................. 4

Made in Denmark............... 4

Musical Objectives.............. 5

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.......... 8

Placement............................ 9

Input Connections........ 9

Choice of Cables................. 9

Care and Maintenance........ 9

Encore............................ 10

Sonic Excellence................. 10

Circuit Topology.................... 11

Protection............................. 11

Exterior................................. 11

Installation............................ 12

AC Power, Placement.......... 12

Power Cords, AC Polarity..... 13

Front Panel Functions............ 13

Rear Panel Functions............ 14

Balanced and RCA Inputs..... 14

Protection system.................. 14

Fuses, .................................. 15

Troubleshooting ................... 16

Tweak alert............................ 17

Warranty................................ 18

Specifications........................ 19

Introduction

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

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tional speed and agility along

with seamless coherence in the

Since 1985, Gryphon Audio

Designs has quietly gone about

the business of creating fine

home audio components. We

know that you will appreci

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ate and enjoy the benefits

of our accumulated expe

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rience and share our abid

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In Greek mythology: A fabled

creature, half-lion and half-

eagle, combining the power of

the “King of Beasts” with the

grace of the “King of Birds”. The

guardian of the source of gold

and protector of the Dionysian

In the real world: An acclaimed

Danish audio engineering com

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pany employing cutting edge

technology and common sense

in the pursuit of the purest musi

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cal experience. We feel that the

gryphon is an appropriate sym

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Welcome to the global family of
proud owners of fine audio com­ponents from Gryphon Audio
Designs of Denmark. Your new
Gryphon unit has been painstak­ingly designed to re-create the
sound of live music taking place
in its original recorded space.
Every Gryphon product is
designed to cater to the needs of
the most discerning music
enthusiast with sumptuous
styling and superb user-friendli­ness which elevate it above the
mundane world of con­ventional audio compo­nents.

time domain.

As audiophiles, the
members of the
Gryphon design team are con­stantly reminded to keep their
priorities straight. We are not
involved in “hi-fi” for its own
sake, but strictly as a means to
an end, in the service of our life­long love of the live music expe­rience in all its sonic and emo­tional glory.

Our higher goal is to bring to the
listener a “You-Are-There” sen­sation. In taking up this chal­lenge, the Gryphon designers go
back to basics to analyze the
essential nature of the live music
experience. For us, an aware­ness of soundstaging, ambience

ing passion for music.

The Gryphon

cup of infinite wealth.

bol for our high sonic goals.

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Following the immediate suc

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cess of the Gryphon brand, all

import business was phased out

in 1993, so that Rasmussen

could dedicate his efforts entire

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Every product from Gryphon

Audio Designs is designed and

built in Denmark. This is much

more than just a geographical

fact. It is also a seal of approval,

a stamp of quality. Living in a

region with no natural resources

(no oil, coal, precious metals,

etc.), the Danes have learned to

rely on their quick wits and

skilled hands. Innovative tech

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nology, beautiful craftsmanship,

pride in one’s craft and a keen

eye for attractive design are

some of the long-standing

Danish traditions which are dis

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tilled to their finest essence in

every unit that bears the

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

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ibration tools.” Therefore, every

Flemming E. Rasmussen painting 1967

The Gryphon Head Amp 1985

The Man

Gryphon Audio Designs is the
brainchild of Flemming E.
Rasmussen and the fulfillment of
a lifelong dream to allow the
purest essence of the live music
experience to be recreated in the
home environment.

Rasmussen holds a degree in
painting and graphic arts from
the Aarhus Art Academy,
Denmark. During his studies,
Rasmussen developed close
relationships with the local music
community and designed many
LP covers and concert posters.
After graduation, he taught pho­tography and painting and
designed textiles, before found­ing 2R Marketing, which quickly
became Denmark’s leading High
End audio import company.

Gryphon Audio Designs was
founded in 1985 as an offshoot
of 2R Marketing, The first prod­uct, the now legendary Gryphon
Head Amp, grew from a one-off
spare time project 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 word­of-mouth led to the formal estab­lishment of Gryphon Audio
Designs as a separate corporate
entity.

ly to Gryphon.

Made In Denmark

Gryphon name.

Musical Objectives

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With state of the art technical

equipment and some of the

finest minds in the audio engi

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neering field at our disposal, the

Gryphon brand name continues

to define the highest audiophile

standards of subjective and

The dual mono configuration

radically eliminates any possibil

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ity of crosstalk or other interfer

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ence between channels and pro

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vides infinite channel separation

which contributes to the ability to

create space, focus, depth and

Because the electrical power

coming out of your wall fluctu

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ates wildly in terms of voltage

and distortion, Gryphon incorpo

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rates heavily regulated multi-

stage power supplies that act as

effective mains conditioning fil

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ters. Displays and control circuits

are fed by a separate power sup

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ply to isolate any digital noise

artifacts and effectively prevent

them from contaminating the sig

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While the printed circuit boards

in more conventional audio prod

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ucts utilize conductor tracks a

mere 35 micron thick, Gryphon

employs at least 70 micron

Gryphon is located in beautiful tranquil sur­roundings.

Gryphon product exists for one
simple purpose: to bring the user
closer in the never-ending quest
for a more natural and convinc­ing musical illusion.

Every Gryphon design has been
built to cruise effortlessly through
even the most demanding musi­cal passages, regardless of vol­ume level, with a musical pres­entation defined by supreme
articulation and immediacy, sub­tle dynamic shading and razor­sharp focus. Refinement and
delicacy are combined with
power and authority for a natu­ral, involving listening experi­ence.

The Gryphon Master
Tape Collection

In the Gryphon listening rooms,
we are fortunate to possess a
unique library of more than
1,000 original master tapes of
recordings made during the
Golden Age of studio engineer­ing from 1956-1976.

Unlike conventional commercial
releases, our master tapes cap­ture 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 integri­ty of the original musical per­formance.

Design Principles

technical performance.

transparency.

nal path.

traces of the highest purity.

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Beginning with our very first

amplifier apply no global nega

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Gryphon research into the detri

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mental effects of magnetically

induced distortion (MID) has led

to the elimination of magnetiz

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able materials wherever possi

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ble. To eliminate the effects of

stray magnetic fields, non-mag

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netic materials are employed

whre possible without sacrificing

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, capaci

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tors in particular, are thus guar

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anteed a non-resonant environ

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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 con

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tribution to the relaxing, open

and transparent Gryphon sound.

Unique, non-invasive protection

circuitry offers reliable, fuss-free

protection without compromising

product, “The Head Amp” all
Gryphon products have featured
extremely wide frequency band­width, because the ability to
reproduce ultra-sonic frequen­cies with no difficulty ensures lin­ear phase across the audible fre­quency range.

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 soundstaging and imag­ing.

tive feedback.

structual stability and safety.

ment.

Encore detail

All Gryphon designs are realized
with 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. The Encore power

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From the very beginning, every

Gryphon product has offered

stunning audio performance,

sumptuous styling and superb

user-friendliness, catering to the

needs of the discerning audio

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phile who demands musicality,

convenience and aesthetics, all

In every Gryphon product, form

follows function in a unique syn

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thesis of aesthetics and practi

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cality. Gryphon stands for

sophisticated technology with a

high standard of industrial finish

that also incorporates the best of

The peerless finish, build quality,

ergonomics and pride of owner

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ship that contribute to the totality

of the Gryphon concept can only

be fully understood and appreci

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Rasmussen’s background in fine

arts and industrial design gives

every Gryphon product a distinc

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tive, luxuriant finish which arises

organically out of the audio cir

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cuit design and the user inter

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face for a truly unique integration

Gryphon Audio Designs in the
outskirts of the small town of Ry

signal purity and signal path sim­plicity. with no conventional out­put 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.

Exhaustive investigation under­lies the selection of every com­ponent part and many original,
proprietary components are cus­tom-built 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 simplici­ty, a short signal path and a unity
of purpose with a single, well­defined objective: musical purity.

In the interest of ultimate fidelity,
tone controls, balance controls
and other unnecessary compo­nents have been banished from
the signal path.

Exterior Design

without compromise.

handcraftsmanship.

ated up close and in person.

of form and function.

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Manufacture and

Your Gryphon unit is especially

made for the AC voltage of the

country to which it has been

If the voltage has been

changed, the warranty is void

and the product may be unsafe

Correct AC polarity contributes

greatly to optimum performance.

If you are not using a three-pin,

non-reversible power plug,

please experiment with the ori

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entation of the plug for optimum

Your Gryphon unit has been

thoroughly tested and burned in

before shipping. Performance

will continue to improve during

the first 40 – 50 hours of normal

use. After this period optimum

performance will be reached

approximately 45 minutes after

turn-on. With the exception of

Class A power amplifiers, we

recommend leaving your

Gryphon components powered

Assembly

At our laboratories and manufac­turing facilities in Denmark, we
maintain full control over every
aspect of development and pro­duction, and the members of our
conscientious staff diligently fol­low each Gryphon model from
initial concept to early prototype,
through to final quality control.

Printed circuit boards are
assembled by a supplier of pre­cision military and medical
equipment with strict standards
of quality control and pre-inspec­tion of components. Chassis
parts are manufactured by a
specialist chosen solely for the
outstanding quality of workman­ship. In every aspect of every
Gryphon product, the same
stringent standards of excel­lence apply.

AC Voltage

shipped.

or malfunction.

performance.

Burn-In and
Warm-Up

up at all times.

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Input Connections

Gryphon's own range of inter

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connects and cables in every

stage of the design of every

Gryphon products are handcraft

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ed by individuals who take great

pride in the high level of fit and

finish which we achieve. To

maintain your Gryphon compo

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nents in pristine condition,

please follow these simple

Metal surfaces may be cleaned

with a damp cloth. Some product

made for treatment of vinyl inte

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riors in cars may be useful. Test

the product on a non-visible sur

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Acrylic surfaces should only be

wiped 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

Balanced mode
All Gryphon products use the
AES standard for balanced con­nections.

Gryphon product.

1. Ground

2. Positive

3. Negative
Single endede mode

The Encore has selectable RCA
and XLR inputs at the rear panel.
We recomend that you switch off
or mute the amplifier before
changing the input settings.
Factory setting is XLR, Balanced
( recommended ).

Choice of Cables

Because your Encore is a high­resolution Gryphon audio
device, it will immediately reveal
the characteristics and possible
limitations of the other compo­nents in your system, as well as
those of the interconnects and
loudspeaker cables used to con­nect your system.
Wiring should never be utilized
as "equalizers" to correct errors
elsewhere in the system.
Instead, any error should be cor­rected at the source, so that
interconnects and loudspeaker
cables can be selected solely on
the basis of sonic neutrality. For
this reason, we employ

Care and
Maintenance

instructions.

face, before using any fluids.

spirits or paper tissue.

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Gryphon Encore

The Encore impresses immedi

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ately with its ability to cruise

effortlessly through even the

most demanding musical pas

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sages, regardless of volume

level. As a result of the constant

high power reserves available at

all times, the amplifier simply

does not "see" the speaker, so

the speaker's reactive load can

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not degrade amplifier perform

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ance. Unlike other high power

amplifiers, Gryphon's high cur

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rent topology allows the Encore

to offer high power as well as

refinement and delicacy in musi

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cal presentasion. It is our funda

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mental philosophy that all elec

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tronics in the playback chain

must ideally be neutral and not

add or subtract anything from

the recording no matter how

"attractive" such distortions may

be. The Encore is by nature a

product for the fortunate few who

can afford such a statement, just

as it is a product for the increas

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ing number of audiophiles who

seek purity in the reproduction of

music, a product for the music

lover who respects both the

musicians and recording engi

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neers enough to refrain from

adding or subtracting anything in

relation to the original intention

User Guide & Introduction

Features:

*Pure Dual Mono configaration
with two separate transformers
and AC Cords
*Two 1.3kW Holmgreen custom
transformers.
*160.000 Microfarad capacitor
bank
*Extensive use of Polypropylene
capacitors as power supply
decoupling.
*Separate regulated powersup­plies for input section and out­putsection.
*16 High current bipolar output
devices per side.
*Zero negative feedback
*DC servo coupling
*Fully balanced topology.
*Ultra short signal path.
*Minimal internal wiring.
*Double sided mil. spec circuit
boards with 70 micron copper.
*Selectable XLR or RCA input.
*”smart” AC polarity indicator.
*Micro processor controlled pro­tection system.
*Upgradeable microprocessor
software.
*Extensive mechanical decou­pling.

Sonic excellence

of the recording.

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Circuit Topology

The unique, non-invasive protec

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tion system offers reliable, fuss-

free protection without compro

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mising signal purity and signal

path simplicity, with no conven

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tional relays in the signal path to

When DC or HF is detected at

the input, the amplifier powers

offuntil the error condition is cor

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The output signal is constantly

compared to the input, so that, in

the presence of a difference

which exceeds predetermined

limits , the amplifier powers off

until the error condition has been

Heatsink temperature is con

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stantly monitored by a thermis

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tor. In the event of overheating

(temperature in excess of 90°

C), the amplifier will power off.

Normal operation will resume

when a safe operating tempera

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Non-magnetic materials are

employed extensively. The face

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plate is machined from a solid 40

mm black acrylic block. An LED

display provides continuous

information on amplifier status

With the exception of the face

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plate, the Encore exterior con

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sists entirely of brushed, black

Power is the name of the game
and the Encore is equipped to
take on even the most insentive
speakers.. The output section
uses Sanken bipolar output
devices which have demonstrat­ed extreme reliability in addition
to outstanding sonic perform­ance. The separate regulated
driver section has its own supply
from individual windings on the
custom-made toroidal transform­ers. Unique mechanical design
ensures optimal thermal tracking
between drivers and output
devices. .
The power capacitor bank is an
astounding 160.000 uF array of
capacitors.
Negative feedback is omitted
and DC coupling employs DC
servo circuitry. Internal wiring in
the signal path is kept to an
absolute minimum.

Protection

degrade or compress sound.

rected.

corrected.

Unique even in this price range,
the Gryphon Encore utilizes a
completely independent trans­former and power supply for dis­play and control circuits, effec­tively preventing digital noise
generated by these circuits from
reaching the amplifier circuits.
Gryphon proprietary speaker ter­minals accept bare wire, spade
lugs, banana connectors or any
combination.

ture is reached.

Exterior

and AC condition.

anodized alluminium.

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Installation

Before installation, you must

ensure that sufficient current is

available from you domestic AC

It is also very important that the

wiring from your AC breaker can

carry the hight AC voltage with

only a minimum of loss. A con

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ductor with a minimum gauge of

The Encore should ideally be

connected to a separate AC

breaker group independent of

be placed so

that air may circulate freely

around the heatsinks. The

Encore is equipped with tall feet

for free air circulation, even on

thick carpets. The feet also allow

you to push the amplifier across

Use only a dedicated AC power

cord. Do NOT use loudspeaker

Unpacking

Obviously, the purpose of pack­ing materials in the transporta­tion of heavy amplifiers is to pro­tect the product on its perilous
journey from manufacturer to
proud owner.
Unfortunately, in our experience
this often results in sprained
backs and bleeding fingers at
the moment of truth: the uncrat­ing of hefty power amplifier.
The instructions found on top of
the box you will find instructions
and illustrations for disassemble
and assembling the transporta­tion box.
The Clip lok case can be com­pletely dismantled for easy stor­age.
Keep the box and all the parts in
a dry place
The following items are
enclosed:

AC Power

VERY IMPORTANT

power supply:
Minimum: 10A for 220/240 V

Minimum: 20A for 100/120 V

1.5 sq. mm. Is recommended.

other equipment.

Placement

The Encore MUST

1 Gryphon Encore
1 Pair of gloves
1 Acrylic polish
2 XLR adaptors
2 AC power cords
1 Warranty card

If anything is missing or dam­aged, please contact your
Gryphon dealer immediately.

the floor without lifting it.

AC Fuses

Encore Fuseholder:
220-240v. 2x6.3 AT
100-120v. 2x12 AT

AC Power Cords

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the Encore performance.. The

Encore display will warn you if

Front panel functions

Turns off all active circuitry, but

there is still AC power inside the

Amplifier. For full shutdown use

the 2 master AC power switches

below the front faceplate or dis

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When turning the

EncoreAntileon on from the

front, the Gryphon logo and all

display indications will flash for

approx 20 sec. before the ampli

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When the amplifier is ready the

Gryphon logo will stay on and 2

If AC the cords are not connect

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ed with the same polarity, the

indicator remain on

Use this function when changing

speaker cables or interconnects

without turning the amplifier off.

This function allows

you to check that all indicators

cable or other wire not expressly
designed to carry high current.
Improper cable or cables of
insufficient gauge will generate
heat and the insulation may melt
with disastrous results.
AC cords DO have an audible
effect on sound quality, but
experiments should be carried
out with due consideration to
safety.

AC polarity is assymetrical.

From left:

1.ON/OFF

Power Line
Conditioners?

We do not recomend the use of
any kind of power line condition­ing with the Encore.
If you wish to experiment with
external line conditioners or
other devices, we strongly rec­ommend that you listen to the
Antileon without these devices
before making your decision.
Remember to listen for correct
sound and not merely different
sound.

AC Polarity

Do not run, thin, coiled, exten­sion cords.
The Encore is a true dual mono
construction and we must stong­ly emphasize the importance of
symmetrical AC power polarity
for each channel. Asymmetrical
AC polarity will seriously
degrade soundstage recreation
and other important aspects of

connect the AC cords.

fier is fully operational.

blue OK indicators will be on.

1.PHASE
until problem is solved.

2. MUTE

3. CHECK
are operational.

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Rear Panel Functions

Encore will mute immediately:

Normal operation will resume

when the error condition is cor

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When excessive heat is detect

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ed, the thermal sensor will power

off and the amplifier. Normal

operation can resume when the

temperature is within safe oper

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Special care should be taken at

all times to avoid shorting the

1. Turn on source components,

3. Allow a few moments for com

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ponents to stabilize, (tube equip

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ALWAYS TURN OFF OR MUTE

THE POWER AMPLIFIER

Speaker terminals
The binding posts are custom
designed by Gryphon. The spe­cial design will provide a tight
reliable connection to: plugs,
lugs or bare wire. Do not use
tools or excessive force when
tightening the terminals.

rected.
OVERHEATING:

Balanced and RCA
Input.

The Encore provides both bal­anced and single ended ( RCA )
inputs. These are selectable by a
switch on the rear panel.
The Encore balanced inputs are
made to AES standards:

Pin # 1 Shield
Pin # 2 Positive
Pin # 3 Negative

Please be aware that not all
manufactures respect the AES
standards.

The Encore
protection System

The “smart” Gryphon protection
system constantly monitors the
amplifier by checking 10 times
per sec. when the amplifier is on.

DC & HF:
When DC or HF from the source
component is detected, the

ating limits.
SHORT CIRCUIT:

loudspeaker outputs.

We are aware that the Encore is
the choice of the very experi­enced audiophile, so please
bear with us while we repeat cer­tain ground rules:

TURN-ON PROCEDURE:
Turntable, CD Player, etc.)

2. Turn on preamplifier

ment may require more time).

4. Turn on power amplifier

TURN-OFF PROCEDURE:

1. Turn off power amplifiers.

2. Turn off rest of the system.
PLEASE

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BEFORE CONNECTING OR
DISCONNECTING ANY
CABLES IN THE SYSTEM.

INTERNAL FUSES

( Under the top cover.)
F1 200mAT 100-120 VAC

F2 100 mAT 200 - 240 VAC
Main AC fuses are located on

the back plate.
Replace only with same value

fuses. Be very carefull when
replacing fuses not to drop fuse
inside amplifier.

WARNING

Do not remove cover of amplifier
unless AC cords are removed
from amplifier.

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TROUBLE-

is on constantly.

*Polarity of the 2 AC cords is

assymetrical. Turn off amplifier

and reverse one of them. (You

may wish to experiment to find

the optimum symmetrical config

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SHOOTING

No Light in Gryphon Logo

*Check both AC cords
*Check both on/off switches on
rear panel
*Check your domestic AC supply
*Check AC fuses on rear panel
*Check fuse no.1under top plate

DC/HF L or R is flashing

top plateAn DC/HF error has
been detected on Left channel.
Normal operation will resume
when error has been corrected.

Logo Light is on but amplifi-

er will not start up.

*Check error indicators on dis­play

AC Phase

uration.)

Error and Temp. L indica-

tors are flashing:

Left channel is overheating. Turn
off amplifier and secure air circu­lation around the unit. Start
amplifier again after 5 min.

Error and Temp R. indica-

tors are flashing:

Right channel is overheating.
See above.

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Tweak Alert

In the best Gryphon tradition we
have spent a huge amount of
time with our prototypes before
we release a new product. We
are obsessed with what we do
and consider ourselves to be
open-minded and are fascinated
by the "Grey area" between logi­cal, technical facts and things we
just hear that make no obvious
technical sense.We will imple­ment them as long as it does not
sacrifice safety or reliability. In
the Antileon design a number of
tweaks can be found and the
result is a fine balance that can
easily be disturbed.
We strongly advise against any
alteration of the original design,
it will void the warranty and most
certainly only provide a diffence,
not a real improvement of musi­cal realism.
We are fully aware of the fun of
playing with AC conditioners,
bricks, platforms, cables and so
on. We appreciate much of it,
but please listen to our intentions
before you go ahead and if you
do, do yourself (and us) the favor
of now and then going back and
listening to the "naked" design
as it was intended.

Enjoy…

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Warranty

or failure of this product, includ

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ing injuries to persons or proper

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To qualify, the enclosed warranty

registration card must be filled

out and returned to the manufac

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turer within 10 days of purchase.

Alternatively, you may choose to

register your Gryphon on our

The Gryphon Encore is warrant­ed against failures arising
through faulty workmanship and
materials for a period of 2 years
from date of purchase. The war
ranty is not transferable.

This warranty is only valid in the
country where the product was
purchased.

All claims under this warranty
must be made to the distributor
in the buyer`s country by return­ing the unit securely packed in
the original box with all acces­sories, postage/freight prepaid
and insured. The unit will be
repaired or replaced at no
charge for parts and labor.

This warranty remains valid only
if the serial number of the unit
has not been defaced or
removed and if repairs are per­formed only by authorized
Gryphon dealers or distributors.

It does not cover damage due to
misuse, accident or neglect. This
warranty is not valid if the oper­ation voltage of the product has
been changed. The distributor or
manufacturer, Gryphon Audio
Designs, Denmark, retains the
exclusive right to make such
judgement on the basis of
inspection.
The retailer, distributor or manu­facturer of the Gryphon shall not
be liable for consequential dam­age arising from the use, misuse

ty.

website:

www.gryphon-audio.dk

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Technical
specifications:

The Gryphon Encore
Power Amplifier

Output power RMS per channel
into 8 ohms. 2x500 w.
into 4 ohms 2x1000 w.

S/N unweighted:
20-20.000 hz: better than 85 db

Distortion:
Less than 0.1% at 200w.

Input sensitivity:

1.5v
Gain:

+32 dB

Powersupply capacity:

160.000 MicroFarad
Power consumption

max:: 2500 w
min: 350 w

Dimensions ( WxHxD ) cm.
48x26x51

Unit Weight
48 Kgs
Shipping Weight
75 Kgs ( wood crate )

Frequency Bandwidth:
0 - 350 KHz

Channel seperation:
Better than 120 dB

Input impedance 20-20KHz
Balanced: 20KOhm
Single ended: 8 KOhm

Output Impedance 20-20KHz

0.056 OHms
Speaker outputs:

1 set 3 way Gryphon terminals

Products, features, and specifica­tions are the most recently available
at the time of publication and are
subject to change without notice.
Gryphon Audio Designs reserves
the right to make changes and
improvements in our products peri­odically without incurring the obliga­tion to install such improvements
and changes on equipment or items

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NOTES

Serial #.....................................Purchase date:....................

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