{"product_id":"gryphon-apex-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"Gryphon Apex Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Statement in Pure Class A Amplification | Available at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon Apex Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a statement-level reference amplifier engineered around Pure Class A operation, true dual-mono construction, enormous power-supply reserves, and exceptional current capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned without conventional compromises of size or weight, the Apex Stereo combines \u003cstrong\u003edual 2,000 VA toroidal transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e, more than \u003cstrong\u003e1 farad of power-supply capacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e, 64 high-current bipolar output devices, and a zero-global-negative-feedback signal architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith specified output of \u003cstrong\u003e210 W per channel into 8 Ω, 420 W into 4 Ω, 800 W into 2 Ω, and 1,490 W into 1 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Apex Stereo is designed to maintain extraordinary authority into demanding loudspeaker loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the Apex Stereo for uncompromising reference two-channel systems where current delivery, Class A operation, dynamic scale, and absolute system control are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Class A Dual-Mono Topology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Stereo uses a genuine dual-mono architecture within a single chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels have independent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage-amplification stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis architecture is designed to maximise channel separation and minimise interaction between the two amplifier channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Global Negative Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Stereo operates with \u003cstrong\u003ezero global negative feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier's specified \u003cstrong\u003e0.3 Hz–330 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e bandwidth provides substantial frequency-response margin beyond the audible range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,040,000 µF Energy Reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA massive \u003cstrong\u003e1,040,000 µF capacitor bank\u003c\/strong\u003e provides more than one farad of total power-supply storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial energy reserve is designed to support the amplifier during large transient demands and high-current operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64 High-Current Bipolar Output Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output stage incorporates \u003cstrong\u003e64 high-current bipolar transistors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe devices operate in parallel to provide substantial current capability and enable the amplifier's increasing output as loudspeaker impedance falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual 2,000 VA Toroidal Transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo custom \u003cstrong\u003e2,000 VA toroidal transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e provide dedicated power for the dual-mono architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformers are housed in mechanically decoupled, magnetically shielded structures designed to reduce transformer vibration and unwanted electrical interaction with the amplifier circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Bias Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Stereo incorporates Gryphon's \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Bias\u003c\/strong\u003e system, providing automated linking with compatible Gryphon preamplifiers alongside selectable manual bias modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system provides Low, Mid, and High bias settings to manage Class A operating conditions, thermal output, and power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 100%; 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height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.3 Hz–330 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.7644%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.4037%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e+31.0 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.7644%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.4037%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u0026lt; −86 dBV, A-weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.7644%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTHD + N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.4037%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.02% @ 50 W \/ 8 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.7644%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.4037%; 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