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Rogue Audio two new integrateds Great or Same old?

Rogue has recently introduced two new integrated amps. The "Sphinx" which is 100RMS and a hybrid amp with a phono stage. This sells for $1395 including a cheap looking remote. The "Pharoah" is the other and is 175RMS with phono stage, but may be all tubes Rogue is now shipping to dealers and retail is $3495. Rogue has definitely gone Egyptian!!

Has anyone heard either integrated amp?? If so, what my the Pharoah worth almost 3X more than the little brother.Seems to have few features like an I-pod input and theater bypass, etc, that jack the price at least $500. Therefore I think the price point is wrong. $2795 seems more reasonable and competitive with products like the Creek Destiny II $2795) and Krell S300i($2500) and the new Musical Fidelity IA's.... Thanks, Jimmy
sunnyjim
jafant
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Sunnyjim -

at any price, Rogue is a giant killer. You will be hard pressed to find a better piece, plus, excellent customer service!
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goldprintaudio
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My Rogue dealer disclaimer is to let everyone know that I am a Rogue dealer (so of course I am biased). It's common courtesy on Audiogon to inform others if you are a dealer posting about products that you sell.

With that said, the Pharaoh is quite a great integrated. Bass is very nice and controlled. Top end is detailed, but not harsh. I have been very impressed with the Hypex amp modules that are used on this, the Sphinx and the Hydra/Medusa. Good power and sound.

Cronus gives you a little more of the tube mid-range bloom that a lot of people (including myself) like.
biscorbit
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Hi I'm new Harbeth c7's owner an I've been also eyeing rogue amps.  The place where I purchased the speakers has a cm 2 that I can audition and sphinx ia that is also for auditioning.  Unfortunately the combo I'd really like to check out is the medusa with the rp5.  Anyone try this combo with harbeth c7's?  The Pharaoh could also be a possibility. They also carry Cary too.  The Cary equipment looks good too. 

thanks 
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twoleftears
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Try the CMII at home if you can.  I heard it with Harbeths (and B&W, Paradigm, Sonus Faber), and liked it so much I bought one.  It makes my PMC's really sing.  The Ayre AX-7 was sent to the secondary system.  Less impressed with the Sphinx; the Pharaoh has lots of power, but not the magic I think of all tube (rolling in Mullards helps).
soundwatts
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Cronus magnum ii and Harbeth = magic
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