Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum III Power Amplifier


I am thinking of purchasing above mentioned power amp. I have currently Parasound A21 and Focal Aria 936 speakers. Do you guys think it is a good decision? I am going from solid state to a tube amp. Got a Supratek Cabernet preamp. Thanks guys. 

couger4u

@couger4u,

If you go with Rogue, get the Rogue ST-100 DARK version it’s better in the bass. Talk to Nick or Mark at Rogue Audio.

http://www.rogueaudio.com/New.htm

@couger4u 

I've tried the Apollos in triode, they still have plenty of power that way (150 Watts into my 96dB speakers) but the sonics just don't do it for me. I prefer ultralinear every time. The triode mode gains you like 1% worth of a sweeter midrange, at the expense of significant bass power, slam, and dynamics. IMO the Rogue amps sound like they're supposed to in ultralinear. If you want a super sweet lush tube amp, these aren't that.

And no, you definitely should NOT use KT150 in any Rogue amps. Even in amps that can use them (like my VACs) I think they will not sound good unless the amp was designed specifically for that tube. They sounded bad in my VACs.

 

I noticed minimal to no difference running the ST 100 in triode with my Harbeth speakers.  seems to be mirrored by other Stereo 100 users.  

Stick to ultralinear.