Gryphon Mephisto Solo - Manual (Page 15)

AC Fuses
Mephisto Fuseholder:
220-240v. 8 AT
100-120v. 15 AT
AC Power Cords
Use only a dedicated AC power
cord. Do NOT use loudspeaker
cable or other wire not expressly
designed to carry high current.
Improper cable or cables of
insufficient gauge will generate
heat and the insulation may melt
with disastrous results.
AC cords DO have an audible
effect on sound quality, but
experiments should be carried
out with due consideration to
safety.
Power Line
Conditioners?
We do not recomend the use of
any kind of power line condition-
ing with the Mephisto
If you wish to experiment with
external line conditioners or
other devices, we strongly rec-
ommend that you listen to the
Mephisto without these devices
before making your decision.
Remember to listen for correct
sound and not merely different
sound.
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AC Polarity
Do not run, thin, coiled, exten-
sion cords.
The Mephisto is a true dual
mono construction and we must
stongly emphasize the impor-
tance of symmetrical AC power
polarity for each channel.
Asymmetrical AC polarity will
seriously degrade soundstage
recreation and other important
aspects of the Mephisto per-
formance.
Front panel functions
From left:
1.ON/STB
Turns off all active circuitry, but
there is still AC power inside the
Amplifier. For full shutdown use
the 2 master AC power switches
on rear or disconnect the AC
cords.
When turning the Mephisto on
from the front, the Gryphon logo
and all display indications will
flash for approx 15 sec. before
the amplifier is fully operational.
When the amplifier is ready the
Gryphon logo will stay on and 2
green
OK indicators will be on
for 15 sec. If Green bias cable is
connected, Green bias (
GB )
light will also be on for 15 sec.
Fuses - fuse holder
placed just below display
at front behind small
heatsink. Can be acessed
from front.