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Gryphon Audio PANDORA
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The PANDORA is an accomplished preamplifier from Gryphon Audio, built with low distortion in a comparatively lightweight chassis relative to the brand's broader flagship catalogue. The PANDORA brings Gryphon's considered engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.

Key specs that matter

Three balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs are provided, with two balanced and one single-ended output. Gain is 18dBu. Input impedance is 50,000 ohms balanced or 25,000 ohms single-ended. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under an exceptionally low 0.005%. At 480 x 135 x 400mm and 7.5kg, the PANDORA maintains a comparatively lightweight preamplifier chassis relative to Gryphon's broader flagship-tier catalogue.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the exceptionally low 0.005% distortion figure, consistent with Gryphon's broader uncompromising high-end engineering philosophy.

Pairing

Gryphon's own power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely Gryphon-based system.

Alternatives

Gryphon's own ZENA offers a related model with a built-in phono input within the same broader preamplifier catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    PANDORA

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    2

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Gain (dBu)

    18

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    50 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    25 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    < 0,005

  • Dimensions (mm)

    480 x 135 x 400

  • Weight (kg)

    7.5

  • Official link

    https://gryphon-audio.dk/the-collection/preamplifiers/pandora/

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