{"product_id":"gryphon-mephisto-mono","title":"Gryphon Mephisto Mono","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncompromised Parallel Class A Monoblock Authority | Available at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon Mephisto Solo Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e is a statement-level monoblock power amplifier designed for the most demanding reference two-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply bridging a conventional stereo amplifier, the Mephisto Solo uses a \u003cstrong\u003eparallel amplifier architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining two complete amplifier channels within each monoblock chassis. This approach is designed to increase current capability while reducing output impedance and maintaining the control associated with Gryphon's flagship Pure Class A amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach monoblock operates in \u003cstrong\u003ePure Class A with zero global negative feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering a specified \u003cstrong\u003e200 W into 8 Ω, 400 W into 4 Ω, and 1,600 W into 1 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the Mephisto Solo Mono pair for uncompromising reference systems requiring exceptional current delivery, extreme low-impedance control, and maximum channel separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParallel Monoblock Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Mephisto Solo contains \u003cstrong\u003etwo complete amplifier channels operating in parallel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parallel configuration is designed to increase available current while lowering output impedance, providing greater control over demanding loudspeaker loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis differs fundamentally from simply bridging amplifier channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Class A Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mephisto Solo operates in continuous \u003cstrong\u003ePure Class A\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the amplifier specified to deliver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 W @ 8 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400 W @ 4 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,600 W @ 1 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial output capability allows the amplifier to maintain authority as loudspeaker impedance falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Global Negative Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mephisto Solo uses \u003cstrong\u003ezero global negative feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with its wide \u003cstrong\u003e0.3 Hz–400 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e frequency response, this architecture is designed to provide a direct, wide-bandwidth signal path with precise transient behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 High-Speed Bipolar Output Transistors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach monoblock incorporates \u003cstrong\u003e80 high-current bipolar output transistors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large parallel output stage provides the current capacity required for difficult loudspeaker loads and contributes to the specified \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;0.013 Ω output impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000,000 µF Energy Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mephisto Solo system incorporates an enormous \u003cstrong\u003e1,000,000 µF total filtering reservoir per stereo pair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe energy-storage architecture is designed to provide substantial instantaneous power reserves during demanding musical transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Shielded Holmgren Transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply incorporates custom-designed \u003cstrong\u003eHolmgren toroidal transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e with shielding and mechanical isolation intended to reduce unwanted mains interference and transformer vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Bias Link System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mephisto Solo provides selectable \u003cstrong\u003eLow, Mid, and High Class A bias settings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Bias\u003c\/strong\u003e system can also be connected to compatible Gryphon preamplification, allowing operating bias to be managed according to system requirements.\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)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eMephisto Solo Mono\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure Class A Parallel Monoblock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 200 W @ 8 Ω \/ 2 × 400 W @ 4 Ω \/ 2 × 1600 W @ 1 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlobal Negative Feedback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (-3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 Hz–400 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+31.0 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; −83 dBV, A-weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD + N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1.0% @ 200 W \/ 8 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kΩ Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.013 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Transistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 High-Speed Bipolar Transistors per Monoblock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacitor Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000,000 µF Total per Stereo Pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Balanced Gold-Plated Neutrik XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Inlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × C19 AC Power Receptacles per Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520 × 340 × 710 mm per chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 108.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference Monoblock System Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matched Mephisto Solo pair provides independent amplification for each loudspeaker:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier → Left Mephisto Solo → Left Loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier → Right Mephisto Solo → Right Loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach monoblock has its own substantial power supply and amplifier chassis, providing maximum physical separation between the left and right channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parallel amplifier architecture within each chassis then provides the additional current capability required for demanding reference loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Current Loudspeaker Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mephisto Solo's specified output rises dramatically as impedance decreases:\u003c\/p\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)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eLoad\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,600 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the amplifier particularly appropriate for reference loudspeakers with demanding low-impedance characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem matching should consider the loudspeaker's sensitivity, impedance curve, phase angle, room size, and desired playback level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimira Audio can assist with selecting suitable loudspeakers and preamplification for the Mephisto Solo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Power Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e108 kg per monoblock\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Mephisto Solo requires substantial equipment support and careful delivery planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Class A operation also produces significant heat, making adequate ventilation 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