cally induced distorted (MID) path

cally induced distorted (MID) path simplicity, with no conven- has led to the elimination of tional relays in the signal path magnetizable materials wher- to degrade or compress sound. ever possible. To eliminate the effects of stray magnetic fields, The ground path has been care- non-magnetic materials are fully laid out in order to achieve employed throughout, with the superior sonic performance unavoidable exception of the with no loss of stability. transformer shield box. Component layout has been designed to ensure the shortest The mechanical design of the conceivable signal path. cabinet and assembly methods are all carefully calculated to Exhaustive investigation under- ensure minimal resonance, lies the selection of every com- either through the use of ponent part and many original, mechanically grounded high proprietary components are mass or decoupling. Vibration- custom-built exclusively for sensitive components, capaci- Gryphon. Because what is left tors in particular, are thus guar- out is just as important as what anteed a non-resonant environ- goes in, an absolute minimum ment. of internal wiring is included. The heavy, thick chassis offers a By lavishing attention on each vibration-proof environment aspect of the circuit and fully for the sensitive electronics understanding the purpose and inside and provides crucial behavior of every single part of shielding from a polluted world the whole, our designers can of low and high-frequency optimize performance in each radio waves, power-line radia- section, before moving on to tion and other electrical inter- the next step. This ensures sim- ference. Meticulous attention to plicity, a short signal path and a such issues makes a significant unity of purpose with a single, contribution to the relaxing, well-defined objective: musical open and transparent Gryphon purity. sound. In the interest of ultimate fideli- Unique, non-invasive protection ty, tone controls, balance con- circuitry offers reliable, fuss- trols and other unnecessary free protection without compro- components have been ban- mising signal purity and signal ished from the signal path. 7 ----------------------- Page 8-----------------------