One look at the 333 and the Gryphon DNA is obvious: the triangular display panel with 4.3” TFT capacitive touch screen evokes the aesthetic created by Gryphon Founder Flemming Rasmussen for Apex and Commander, as do custom-made chassis spikes which enhance both mechanical integrity and visual harmony. Also developed for Apex, Gryphon’s bespoke binding posts are also found on the 333’s back panel. Sculpted from a block of aluminum, the remote handset from Commander replaces the “Wand” remote supplied with Diablo 300. A new, more intuitive menu structure enhances the user interface while a USB 2.0 socket on Diablo’s rear panel simplifies firmware upgrades.
 
Features 
True Dual Mono configuration
Zero global negative feedback
Microprocessor-controlled 43-step true balanced relay volume attenuator for best sonic performance featuring only 1-2 resistors in series with signal at all levels.
Local Shunt regulators for best noise suppression
Ten high power output transistors each channel
Diablo 333 utilizes new ultra-fast, low-capacitance pre-driver transistors.
Polypropylene capacitors for local power supply decoupling
Optional phono stage module, PS3 MM/MC
Optional DAC3 module with one USB, 2 x SPDIF, 1 AES and 1 optical input
Ultra-short signal path
Minimal internal wiring
Four-layer printed circuit boards with 70µ copper on all layers
Dual Mono Holmgren toroidal transformer
PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path.
Gold-plated Neutric XLR sockets for two balanced sources
Gold-plated phono sockets with Teflon insulation for two inputs and two outputs
Gold-plated Gryphon custom-built binding posts.
Fixed-level AV throughput for uncompromising integration with surround preamplifier.
Input level match
4.3” TFT capacitive touch screen with 4mm hardened glass in front
Intuitive menu structure
12Vdc link input and output
Infrared Receiver input via input on rear panel
Firmware upgradeable via USB 2.0 socket on rear panel
Non-invasive protection system
Infrared remote control
EU CE approval
Standby power consumption < 0.5W
Designed and built in Denmark
Exterior design by Flemming E. Rasmussen
Electronics design by Tom Møller
 
 
As with the Diablo 300, the 333 can be outfitted with optional Phono and DAC modules which have been completely redesigned for the new amplifier. The PS-3 RIAA module features True Dual Mono Class A-coupled topology from input to output, with no global negative feedback and discrete balanced circuitry featuring matched transistor arrays. Gold-plated Neutrik XLR balanced input sockets replace the RCA sockets utilized in the previous generation. MC load impedance can be set externally with left/right rear panel switches, versus the internal jumpers found on the PS-2S. MC/MM setting is front-panel selectable via the Diablo 333 menu. Gryphon’s new DAC-3 D/A MODULE incorporates the latest High-Performance Sabre DAC: the ES9039PRO. Seven user-selectable PCM digital roll-off filters are included, as are a full assortment of USB, AES/EBU, BNC and TOSLINK inputs. The 333’s USB input is compatible with all current Digital Audio Formats.