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OWNERS MANUAL
Gryphon
COLOSSEUM
Solo
Manual vers. 1.1

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL Gryphon COLOSSEUM Solo Manual vers. 1.1...
  • Page 2: The Gryphon

    Our higher goal is to bring to the lis- the purest musical experience. We tener a “You-Are-There” sensation. feel that the gryphon is an appropri- In taking up this challenge, the ate symbol for our high sonic goals. Gryphon designers go back to...
  • Page 3: Made In Denmark

    Gryphon Head Amp, tant role in our electronics design grew from a one-off spare time proj- work, at Gryphon we never lose ect developed only for the design- sight of the fact that the keen ears ers’ own home systems. Although...
  • Page 4: The Gryphon Master Tape Collection

    Gryphon incorporates heavily regu- lated multi-stage power supplies Tape Collection that act as effective mains condi- In the Gryphon listening rooms, we tioning filters. Displays and control are fortunate to possess a unique circuits are fed by a separate power...
  • Page 5 The mechanical design of the cabi- components are custom-built exclu- net and assembly methods are all sively for Gryphon. Because what is carefully calculated to ensure mini- left out is just as important as what mal resonance, either through the...
  • Page 6: Exterior Design

    Printed circuit boards are assem- bled by a supplier of precision mili- In every Gryphon product, form fol- tary and medical equipment with lows function in a unique synthesis strict standards of quality control aesthetics practicality.
  • Page 7: Burn-In And Warm-Up

    Wiring should never be utilized as Burn-In and Warm-Up "equalizers" to correct errors else- Your Gryphon unit has been thor- where in the system. Instead, any oughly tested and burned in error should be corrected at the abefore shipping.
  • Page 8: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Gryphon products are handcrafted by individuals who take great pride in the high level of fit and finish which we achieve. To maintain your Gryphon components in pristine condition, please follow these sim- ple instructions. Metal surfaces may be cleaned with a damp cloth.
  • Page 9: Installation

    *User-programmable Class A bias port. Do not try to lift the amplifier *Class A green autobias ** alone. You Gryphon dealer will set *DC servo coupling the amplifiers up for you. *Frequency-independent damping...
  • Page 10 VERY IMPORTANT AC Power AC Power Cords Before installation, you must ensure Use only a dedicated AC power that sufficient current is available cord. Do NOT use loudspeaker from you domestic AC power sup- cable or other wire not expressly ply: ( each amplifier ) designed to carry high current.
  • Page 11: Internal Fuses

    And in the engineers enough to refrain from unlikely need for replacement it adding or subtracting anything in should only be done by a Gryphon relation to the original intention of dealer: the recording. F1. 100mA T250V. 5x20mm F2.
  • Page 12 Internal wiring in the signal should increase to ensure constant path is kept to an absolute mini- Class A performance! mum. The input wiring is Gryphon If such thing were to actually work Guideline Reference gold-embed- as claimed, it would be tantamount ded silver cable.
  • Page 13 Watts pure Class A. This bias level tional solution. will be maintained even when music With the DM100, Gryphon was the is absent or when the amplifier or first amplifier manufacturer ever to preamp is muted. If the user turns...
  • Page 14 The Colosseum user who do not Colosseum provides a new level of own a Gryphon preamplifier can logic amplifier thinking, allowing the access the progammable bias sys- componets the best possible work- tem manually. space and conditions. The double...
  • Page 15: Top Panel Functions

    When turning the Colosseum on power, but only the Class A opera- from the top, the Gryphon logo and tion range. display will flash for approx 25 sec. With efficient speakers, 160 Watts...
  • Page 16: Display Messages

    Display messages If you own a Gryphon preamplifier Green Bias Setting with the green bias link, The Turning Gren bias on / off Colosseum will automatically change bias with reference to the Restore settings current position Returning to default settings: Preamplifier´s volume control, inde-...
  • Page 17: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu: Use arrow top choose and confirm Menu selection. * 1. After choosing menu, the follow- Press menu again for: ing text will will appear in the dis- MENU VERS 1.0 play: RESTORE SETTINGS MENU VERS. 1.0 RESTORE CONTINUE ( Flashing ) YES - NO ( No is flashing )
  • Page 18: Balanced Input

    Speaker terminals: The binding posts are designed by MANUAL TURN-ON PROCE- Gryphon. The special design will DURE: provide a tight reliable connection 1. Turn on source components, to: plugs, lugs or bare wire. Do not Turntable, CD Player, etc.) use tools or excessive force when 2.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    To qualify, the enclosed warranty registration card must be filled out The Gryphon Colosseum is war- n the best Gryphon tradition we have and returned to the manufacturer spent a huge amount of time with our ranted against failures arising within 10 days of purchase.
  • Page 20 NOTES:...

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