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Upgrading the "original " Rogue Sphinx integrated amp to the new version 2 (v-2)??

I have the original Rogue "Sphinx" integrated amp which was introduced approx. 4 years ago. There are upgrades now available for $400.00 plus round trip shipping. The upgrades focus on headphone output level;  increasing output level of phono stage, and general noise floor reduction,  Has any original  Rogue. Sphinx owner had these upgrades done?? and is it WORTH IT, THAT IS, demonstrates a noticeable improvement in sound quality. especially noise floor

I ask because the upgrades with  shipping will cost $600 from Rogue's factory in Pennsylvania to the West Coast ( they will not pay for return shipping).  It is a nice integrated amp, but no classic. I have considered taking that $600 and adding maybe $1100, and buying something new or used mint that is superior in sound quality for around $1800-$2000. Must have a excellent phono stage that can do both MM/MC, and be 100-150 RMS.   All suggestions and recommendation are welcomed.   Thank you

sunnyjim

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devilboy
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I had the original and didn’t care for the sound. Plus, it malfunctioned badly. I may have had a lemon, who knows.
If I were you, for the money you’re talking, I’d try the Job INTegrated.
It replaced $10,000 worth of stuff in my system and sounds just as good and in some ways, better.
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Another thing, the Clones 25i I had smoked the sphinx in truthful tone and natural sound. I would take that over the sphinx in a heartbeat.
But that’s me. And that's half the price of the Job, and a fraction of the price of the sphinx.
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Also, if you only ever read the mainstream audio publications, all you'll ever know of are the overpriced mainstream crap out there.
Put those rags down and expose yourself to companies that don't pay for full page advertising to get a good review.
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Sunnyjim, I've been a member for 10 years. You really think I'm "pulling your chain"?
Google 6moons review clones 25i.
And even without the 6moons search, I found clones audio easily.
Gimme a break.
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