I recently had some mods to my amps with Rogue. While having some phone time with Nick about upgrading to Dark status he commented that his personal system is the Rogue Stereo 100 Dark and the Megapans. He said he absolutely loves it. My suggestions are as follows, if you’re using JJ’s definitely upgrade the signal tubes in your existing amp as they make a huge difference. And since you have local access to a Rogue dealer audition at home the Pharaoh II , if you can access a preamp try the Stereo 100. I have multiple pieces of Rogue gear and have replaced every signal tube for a dramatic improvement. The only piece I’ve not tube rolled with is my Hera as it takes the Russian 6H and at $200-300 each for nos I’m not able to afford 8 of them. FWIW my stuff are all separates and I alternate between a tube power amp and SS depending on my speaker selection. But that comes with needing additional cables and with you’re running integrated and that’s not what you’re asking. Also running a pre / power combo that has 22 tubes total comes with its own set of problems, the hybrid is definitely a plus if you like the sound. If you audition one ask if you might try it with different signal tubes or at least realize there is a HUGE improvement replacing those damn JJ ‘s. I’m my second system I have a Rogue RP-1 paired with a 60 wpc amp with great results . The RP-1 with Tekefunkens is really nice and would pair well with more a powerful GanFet amp, but again that’s not what you’re asking. BUT AS MENTIONED by others there are many SS units that will pair very well with your speakers. As a tube enthusiast I must admit the speed and clarity of good SS is spectacular but I just like tubes MOST of the time. Happy Hunting , Mike B.
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.