Gryphon Kalliope - Manual (Page 4)

of creating fine home
audio components. We
know that you will appre-
ciate and enjoy the bene-
fits of our accumulated
experience and share our
abiding passion for music.
The Gryphon
In Greek mythology: A
fabled creature, half-lion
and half-eagle, combining
the power of the “King of
Beasts” with the grace of
the “King of Birds”. The
guardian of the source of
gold and protector of the
Dionysian cup of infinite
wealth.
In the real world: An
acclaimed Danish audio
engineering company
employing cutting edge
technology and common
sense in the pursuit of the
purest musical experi-
ence. We feel that the
gryphon is an appropriate
symbol for our high sonic
goals.
The Man
Gryphon Audio Designs is
the brainchild of
Flemming E. Rasmussen
and the fulfillment of a
lifelong dream to allow
the purest essence of the
live music experience to
be recreated in the home
environment.
Rasmussen holds a
degree in painting and
graphic arts from the
Aarhus Art Academy,
Denmark. During his stud-
ies, Rasmussen developed
close relationships with
the local music communi-
ty and designed many LP
covers and concert
posters. After graduation,
he taught photography
and painting and
designed textiles, before
founding 2R Marketing,
which quickly became
Denmark’s leading High
End audio import compa-
ny.
Gryphon Audio Designs
was founded in 1985 as an
offshoot of 2R Marketing,
The first product, the now
The Gryphon Head Amp 1985
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Flemming E. Rasmussen painting 1967