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Replace Rogue Cronus 3 with Rogue Pharoah 2 or HiFi Rose rs520 or suggestions

I have a small music room and have been using the Rogue Cronus 3 integrated.

i think the Rogue to me sounds more solid state than my 300b tube amp by a long ways. Maybe I just don’t like the sound with the .7 speakers.

it gets my room a little warm here in Oklahoma with 90 and 100 degree weather.

i also have a Hegel h190 that I have been using.  I think the Hegel h190 sounds better than the Cronus with the Magnepan .7 speakers I am using right now.

i think I just want something new.

i have a local dealer that has the Rogue and HiFi Rose line and been thinking about trading the Cronus for a Rogue Pharoah or a HiFi Rose integrated with streaming capabilities. Read some great reviews about the Pharoah with Magnepan .7 speakers. Should I keep the Rogue or trade for one of these or something else. I am not sure about the class d amp qualities yet. Any advice would be appreciated.

dylanfan

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avanti1960
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@dylanfan 

The Rogue Cronus Magnum I, II and III are very nice sounding amplifiers but sound best with much higher efficiency speakers than your Magnepans.  Your speakers per spec recommend no less than 100 WPC at 4 Ohms.  

The Rogue begins clipping at 35 watts at 4-ohms, well under the recommended power.  The sound will be thin and strained at higher volumes- so you are on the right track to find a new amp. 

The Rogue Audio Pharaoh II delivers at least 200 watts per channel a 4-ohms as tested,  I heard your speakers driven by the Rogue Audio DragoN amplifier which have nearly identical amplifier design and execution as the Pharaoh's amplifier section.  The sound was full, powerful and clear without being dry or clinical. They are a proven good match with Magnepans.  

I have heard the HiFi Rose integrated several times driving  various MoFi Sourcepoint speakers.  The sound was powerful but somewhat dry and brash.  Based on these experiences I would recommend the Rogue Pharaoh amp with your speaker.  

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