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- Page 3 Gryphon Apex Stereo / Mono Power Amplifier Owner's Manual Rev. 1.0...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Care and Maintenance ......16 Choice of Cables ........17 Unpacking and Setup ....... 18 Installation ..........18 Burn-in and Warm-up ....... 18 Mains Switches ......... 18 Apex Power Stereo and Mono Manual ..19 User Instructions ........20 Functions ..........22... -
Page 5: Introduction
The Gryphon Name The Gryphon moniker and symbol is an appropriate image for the brand, inspired by Greek mythology, part eagle, part lion, the perfect union of grace and agility with power and authority. Gryphon Audio Designs is quite simply “The ultimate choice for the enthusiast who wants the sound with no frills other than the... -
Page 6: You Have Arrived
Gryphon products have set the standard by which all others are judged. With the introduction of the the Gryphon Commander Preamplifier and the Gryphon Apex Mono and Apex Stereo Power Amplifiers, Gryphon has once again pushed the audio art to a new and higher level. -
Page 7: Creating An Icon
As for aesthetics, the sculptural beauty of Gryphon components, combined with their extraordinary fit and finish, elevates fine audio componentry to objects of worship at home in the finest domestic spaces. -
Page 8: The Man Behind The Brand
His elegant, uniquely Scandinavian black-on-black designs were the original “Nordic Noir,” long before TV crime dramas appropriated the term. His legacy is palpable in the visual aesthetic of current Gryphon chassis, as well as the ethos of quality and performance embodied in all Gryphon products. -
Page 9: The Gryphon Story
The Gryphon story is lovingly documented in two volumes: The Gryphon Unplugged: 25 Years of Gryphon Audio Designs (2010) and The Art of the Gryphon: Form and Function in a Spiritual Union (2015), a sumptuous photo gallery of Rasmussen’s designs. -
Page 10: Foundation For Excellence
While the printed circuit boards in most audio products utilize conductor traces a mere 35 µm thick, Gryphon employs 70 µm or thicker PCB traces of the highest purity copper. (The conductor traces used for all high current circuits in the Gryphon Apex Power Amplifiers are an astounding 105 µm thick!) Beginning with our very first product, “The Head Amp,”... - Page 11 Our obsessive attention to such issues enables the relaxing, open and transparent Gryphon sound. Unique, non-intrusive protection circuitry offers reliable, fuss-free protection without compromising signal purity and signal path simplicity.
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Page 12: Timeless Beauty
The peerless finish, build quality, ergonomics and pride of ownership that contribute to the wholistic Gryphon concept can only be fully understood and appreciated through personal experience with our products. Home of the Gryphon is located in... -
Page 13: The Gryphon Apex
In short, Apex has been created for music lovers whose respect for the musicians, producers and mastering engineers inspires them to seek the truth lurking in the... - Page 14 In the world of High End audio amplification, this statement is literally true. With nearly 1700 Watts RMS into one Ohm (Mono), the Gryphon Apex is ready to master even the most challenging speaker loads. The Apex’ output section uses very high-current bipolar output devices which have demonstrated extreme reliability in addition to unprecedented sonic performance.
- Page 15 It is an amplifier whose performance is unlikely to be surpassed. Ever. Experience Apex and we are sure you will agree. Please accept our cordial invitation to visit the showroom of your nearest authorized Gryphon dealer.
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Page 16: Placement
Do not place your Gryphon component on or near any source of heat such as power amplifiers. Do not place any object on the top covering the ventilation holes or heat sinks of your Gryphon component. Do not place it in an enclosed space such as a cabinet, unless ample ventilation is provided. -
Page 17: Choice Of Cables
There is no need to add more “negative” filtration to the system as Gryphon is striving to have the finest level of tonal balance and neutrality. Choose your cables with the highest level of attention to the actual parameters of the cable design (e.g. -
Page 18: Unpacking And Setup
45 minutes after turn-on. Mains Switches The two main ON/OFF switches on the Apex Power Amplifier are located on the rear panel. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Hazardous live AC power! Please find important safety instructions on p. 22... -
Page 19: Apex Power Stereo And Mono Manual
Apex Power Stereo and Mono Manual Indicators and touch buttons on Apex front panel: 1. Temperature Error Left channel indicator 2. Temperature Error Right channel indicator 3. DC/HF Error Left amplifier channel indicator 4. DC/HF Error Right amplifier channel indicator 5. -
Page 20: User Instructions
4. Turn ON the Apex Power Amplifier(s). Turn-OFF procedure: 1. Turn off the Apex Power Amplifier. 16. Turn off the rest of the system. ALWAYS TURN OFF OR MUTE THE APEX POWER AMPLIFIER(S) BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES IN THE SYSTEM... - Page 21 POWER ON MODE After activating the ON/STB (Standby) touch button, the ON/STB symbol is now lit up in green colour and the Gryphon logo and all display indications will flash for app. 25 sec. before the amplifier is fully operational.
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Page 22: Functions
Power Amplifier. MUTE is active when the green LED above the MUTE button is on. CHECK: This function allows you to check that all indicators on the Apex front panel are operational. The green left - and right CHECKING indicators will flash together with all other indicators. -
Page 23: Rear Panel, Apex Stereo
Positive (red) is hot, negative (black) is neutral. GREEN BIAS IN and PASS-THRU: Please refer to the description in the chapter: "Green Bias". Also for switching the Apex between STB (Standby) and ON when connected to a Gryphon preamplifier via Green Bias control link. -
Page 24: Rear Panel, Apex Mono
(black) is neutral. GREEN BIAS IN and PASS-THRU: Please refer to the description in the chapter: "Green Bias". Also for switching the Apex between STB (Standby) and ON when connected to a Gryphon preamplifier via Green Bias control link. -
Page 25: Green Bias
In order to enable Green Bias control; the Apex Power Amplifier must be set manually to BIAS M or BIAS H using the bias touch buttons on the front panel. The Apex Power Amplifier will ignore Green Bias control if set to BIAS L manually on the front panel. -
Page 26: Features
DC servo coupling Frequency-independent damping factor Gryphon silver internal signal and power wiring Premium massive Zn foil capacitors used for local power supply decoupling, with a loss factor ten-times lower than of metallized PP-film capacitors. ... -
Page 27: Specifications
Features, Apex Mono Same features as Apex Stereo, except: 128 very high current bipolar output transistors (64 per Mono channel) 2,080,000μF (>2 Farad) capacitor bank (1,040,000uF per Mono channel) Four separate custom made 2000VA toroidal transformers (2 per Mono channel) ... -
Page 28: Dimensions
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Page 29: Error Indication And Trouble Shooting
Apex front panel TEMP L and/or TEMP R indicator is on: Left, right or both channels are overheating. When excessive heat is detected, the Apex will mute, and the amplifier will immediately go into standby mode. Normal operation can resume when the temperature is within safe operating limits. -
Page 30: Internal Fuses
Check internal fuses behind lower front panel.. Please see following pages. Internal Fuses There are several internal fuses in the Apex amplifier. Five of them are accessible from the Apex front when carefully removing the lower front panel. The lower front panel is attached with magnets. - Page 31 When the lower front panel is removed, the Apex front will look as shown above. Please refer to the labels for correct fuse values. Power OFF the Apex and remove both power cords before any fuse are replaced! Never rely on visual check of fuses. Always test continuity with a multimeter or similar.
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Page 32: Warranty & Support
Warranty & Support The Gryphon Apex Power Amplifiers is warranted against failures arising through faulty workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from date of purchase. The warranty is not transferable. This warranty is only valid in the country where the product was purchased. -
Page 33: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Heed all warnings. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is Follow all instructions. -
Page 34: Notes
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