Gryphon Black Diamond DLC Cartridge

Gryphon Black Diamond DLC Cartridge

MC Diamond: Elevating the System Concept
Achieving the pinnacle of analog playback requires more than just exceptional components—it demands seamless system synergy. To accomplish this, Gryphon partnered with Ortofon, the world leader in phonograph cartridge technology, to create a transducer specifically designed to complement the Apollo turntable's uncompromising design. This collaboration led to the development of a cartridge that redefines precision and performance.

The foundation of this achievement is the renowned MC Diamond cartridge, a benchmark in its own right. Gryphon took this exceptional starting point and engineered a custom DLC-TR (Diamond-Like Carbon Thin-Film Resistor) Coated, SLM (Selective Laser Melting) Titanium body. This bespoke design not only harmonizes with Apollo’s visual and structural aesthetics but also optimizes performance by providing unparalleled rigidity and resonance control. Every aspect of the cartridge body has been meticulously crafted to extract the finest details from vinyl recordings.

To ensure flawless compatibility, Gryphon and Ortofon fine-tuned the cartridge compliance, achieving an ideal match with Apollo’s state-of-the-art tonearm. This precise calibration enhances tracking accuracy and minimizes distortion, resulting in a cartridge that fully realizes the potential of the Apollo system.

The result of this groundbreaking collaboration is The Gryphon Black Diamond DLC, a cartridge that stands among the finest ever created. Its unparalleled transparency, dynamic range, and lifelike reproduction make it the ultimate transducer for the Apollo system, pushing the boundaries of analog audio to unprecedented heights. This cartridge isn’t merely a component—it is a transformative experience, elevating vinyl playback to an entirely new realm of sonic purity.

• Coil Wire: Upgraded from copper to gold-plated copper for improved conductivity and performance.
• Coil Setup: Newly developed 6-layer coil configuration with 2 x 84 windings per channel, providing superior signal quality.
• Rubber Bearings: Upgraded front and rear rubber bearings made from a newly developed rubber compound for enhanced durability and performance.
• Mechanical Tension: Updated and optimized mechanical tension of the generating system to complement the new bearings, coil setup, and materials, ensuring peak performance and reliability.
• DLC Coating: Increases sound and resonance transmission speed from 9,000 m/s to 18,000 m/s.