{"product_id":"gryphon-ps2-s-mm-mc-phono-module","title":"Gryphon PS2-S MM\/MC Phono Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary Dual-Mono Analog Performance | Available at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon PS2-S MM\/MC Phono Module\u003c\/strong\u003e is an internal phono-stage upgrade designed to bring high-end vinyl playback directly into compatible Gryphon integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from Gryphon's phono-stage engineering heritage, the PS2-S combines \u003cstrong\u003etrue dual-mono Class A circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e, zero global negative feedback, discrete matched transistor arrays, precision circuit-board construction, and flexible cartridge loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts internal architecture eliminates the need for a separate phono-stage chassis, external power supply, and additional interconnect between the phono stage and host preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the PS2-S for Gryphon owners seeking sophisticated MM\/MC vinyl playback while maintaining a clean, integrated system architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Dual-Mono Class A Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS2-S uses independent left- and right-channel analogue circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual-mono architecture is designed to maximise channel separation and maintain consistent signal handling between both channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Global Negative Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module operates without global negative feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts discrete signal circuitry is designed to preserve transient behaviour and harmonic information throughout the low-level phono signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended MC Cartridge Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS2-S provides multiple selectable MC load values, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e499 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e806 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional custom values can be supported according to system configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexibility allows the module to be matched closely to the electrical characteristics of different low-output Moving Coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable MM \u0026amp; MC Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module provides two primary gain configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM: 42 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC: 64 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal configuration allows the gain stage to be set according to the cartridge type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Internal Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS2-S installs directly into a compatible Gryphon expansion bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort internal signal paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additional external chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo separate phono-stage power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect integration with the host component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Plated RCA Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module provides dedicated gold-plated RCA phono inputs with Teflon insulation, together with a dedicated cartridge ground connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides a straightforward interface for conventional single-ended tonearm wiring.\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\"\u003eGryphon PS2-S MM\/MC Phono Module\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCircuit Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Dual-Mono Discrete Class A, Zero Global Negative Feedback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-Plated Single-Ended RCA with Ground Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC Loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Ω \/ 100 Ω \/ 200 Ω \/ 499 Ω \/ 806 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM Loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/N Ratio — MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;72 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/N Ratio — MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;84 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Input — MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 mV @ 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Input — MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 mV @ 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated Low-Noise Regulated ±23 VDC Rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGryphon Diablo 120, Diablo 300, Essence \u0026amp; 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