Gryphon Hyperion: A 126kg Pure Class A Beast | Rune Skov Explains

At HIGH END Vienna 2026, we sat down with Rune Skov from Gryphon Audio Designs to discuss one of the most impressive product launches of the show: the all-new Gryphon Hyperion power amplifier. Designed as the successor to the legendary Mephisto, Hyperion is a true dual-mono design weighing an astonishing 126 kg. Operating in pure Class A, it delivers 180 watts per channel into 8 ohms while doubling power down to 2 ohms. The amplifier requires two separate 20A power connections and consumes over 700 watts at idle. In this interview, Rune explains the philosophy behind Hyperion, its engineering challenges, and how Gryphon approached replacing one of the most respected amplifiers in high-end audio. Topics include: ✔ The new Gryphon Hyperion ✔ Replacing the Mephisto ✔ Pure Class A design ✔ Dual-mono architecture ✔ Engineering and industrial design ✔ Made in Denmark Filmed at HIGH END Vienna 2026. 🌍 Website https://www.audiophiles.eu 📸 Follow Audiophiles.eu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiophiles.eu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiophiles.eu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audiophiles.eu 🎥 Equipment used • Sony A7SIII – https://amzn.to/4trZhd0 • Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM – https://amzn.to/46ix1zp • DJI Pocket 3 – https://amzn.to/4tunFuD • DJI RS3 Pro – https://amzn.to/4qaI3hm • DJI Mic 2 – https://amzn.to/3UoF8o0 • SE Electronics SE8 Stereo Pair – https://amzn.to/3z1lR4k • Zoom H6 Recorder – https://amzn.to/3VqYVmH • Aputure MC Pro – https://amzn.to/4e6XO2N Any links to products or services may be affiliate links that give me a small kickback at no cost to you, with no influence on the content. As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. #GryphonAudio #Hyperion #HighEndVienna #Audiophile #HiFi