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Get a load of this Deceptive add for a Gryphon Amp here on AG

So the title is  Gryphon Essence Stereo Power Amplifier Pure Class A 5 Months Old.

You can read the description for yourself.


I make an offer on the amp. Below is the reply I get from the Seller. Maybe its just me but this kind of selling should be BANNED on AG.  Selling Grey Market gear without putting any of it in the description. Total BS...and he isn't even the owner of the amp.  He's in California but says he's selling for somebody else in Massachusetts.



Thank you for your offer that I can accept.
I have some things to explain:
It's imported, from out-of -US distributor.
Gryphon designed it voltage interchangeable, manufactured 220-240V, then set up by distributor's technician to US 120V so you can just plug ( the power cord ) and play.
Gryphon's warranty is not transferable, made very clear in user's manual Page 25. But don't worry. Whenever in need of service, just send to LA and I will take all things ensuing.
If these are fine with you please let me know then I will accept to proceed.
Will ship to you from Massachusetts by the current ( the only ) owner.


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nojunk
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Gryphon does not offer warranty to the second owner but, this seller will send it for service. Sending your amp to Denmark round trip for service can and will cost a bundle. 
Some ads are hard to believe but they can also be a real good deal. 
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jjss49
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Gryphon does not offer warranty to the second owner but, this seller will send it for service. Sending your amp to Denmark round trip for service can and will cost a bundle.


does gryphon not have an authorized usa service outfit?   always a fear buying big heavy expensive gear made elsewhere in the world, what happens when you need some service or repair...
mushashi78
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I had a talk with the director of sales of Gryphon Audio products in New Jersey. I forgot the name of the dealer/company, but they can be located at Gryphon's website list of it's international distributors. The other Gryphon distributor/dealer based in California  no longer has ties with Gryphon Denmark.
The gentleman from New Jersey politely listened to my concerns and gladly offered their services to assist me in resolving my predicament. His contact info is in the list of Gryphon's US dealer/distributors. 
I hope this small info helps and again my sincere gratitude to everyone for sharing their best.
nojunk
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The few Gryphon dealers that the US does have will sent equipment to their own service techs in the US.
I'm sure someone can find their own service tech if they look long and far enough or maybe go through the Gryphon dealer as a new customer.
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audio-union
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You are better off using Factory authorized dealers, distributors, and service centers and staying away from the Grey market sellers of websites like eBay. If you purchase a product from the Grey market from a site like eBay the odds of getting a "look a like", fake, or counterfeit product are greater than 50% regardless of the product according to the US GAO.

A manufacturer may also make products for specific regions, this is especially true in the electronics market. It turns out making "Safe" product for each market is not as easy and simple as some people want you to believe. If you are interested in "Audiophile" performance levels don't try to out smart the system you will be creating your own personal nightmare. It is what you don't know which will eventually cause you a problem. Then there is the issue of performance, the board may be the same but the parts may be different resulting in different performance and not all markets have the same performance expectations.
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