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Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 Magnum Integrated Amplifier - Black with Silver Metal Remote

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How can Rogue Audio possibly top the award-winning Sphinx v3 integrated amp? How about with the brand new ultra-high performance v3 Magnum version that redefines how great an integrated amplifier can sound!

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    New v3 Magnum Edition of "One of the Greatest High-Value Audio Products of All Time"

    Stereophile's Herb Reichert called the Sphinx v3 integrated amplifier "one of the greatest high-value audio products of all time."

    How could Rogue Audio possibly top that? How about with a brand new ultra-high performance Magnum version that redefines how great an integrated amplifier can sound!

    The Sphinx v3 Magnum includes serious enhancements to the circuitry responsible for its already "highly detailed, dynamic, and surprisingly transparent" sonic attributes (according to Stereophile). The Magnum upgrades consist of an upgraded power supply, premium JJ gold pin 12AU7s, upgraded coupling caps, upgrades in the phono stage, premium Cardas binding posts, and an upgraded caps and resistor package. And if that's not enough, the Magnum version comes with a metal remote control that makes operation a pleasure and just plain feels good in the hand.

    Dynamic, Transparent, and Profoundly Musical

    Dynamic, transparent, and profoundly musical, the Sphinx v3 Magnum utilizes sophisticated circuitry borrowed from Rogue's most advanced designs. It outperforms separates costing far more than this single box design. The pure tube design of the preamplifier section brings lush, lifelike audio reminiscent of the finest Golden Age hi-fi components. And with 100 watts of hybrid power at 8 ohms and 200 watts at 4 ohms, this integrated amp is capable of realistic volume levels that will rival the clarity and presence of the original performance.

    "Recommended Component" Honors

    Stereophile honored the standard model Sphinx v3 with the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2023. "Descended from the original Sphinx that HR reviewed in 2014, the v3 is still 'an old-school, 25lb, made-in-America integrated amplifier with three line-level inputs . . . and a 12AU7-based, mu-follower preamplifier stage driving a 100Wpc (into 8 ohm), class-D, solid state power amplifier.' The phono stage now has adjustable loading and gain so it can be used with both MM and MC cartridges."

    "Headphone output is now based on discrete MOSFET devices, which JA found led to a very low source impedance, appropriate even for low-impedance cans," Stereophile continues. "With CDs, HR found that the Sphinx v3 'delivered a good amount of leading-edge bite and trailing-edge flow. Bass felt quicker and more articulate. The v3 displayed a fun, taut energy the original did not have.'"

    Classifying the Sphinx v3 as "one of the greatest high-value audio products of all time" in his July 22, 2020 Stereophile review., Herb Reichert concludes, "The Rogue Sphinx v3 is an unpretentious working-person's amplifier. It delivers music with an eager expressive energy, in concert with a forgiving musical nature."

    Built-in Phono Stage and Headphone Amp

    The Sphinx v3 Magnum incorporates a discrete MOSFET headphone amplifier that will bring new excitement while enjoying your favorite recordings in private. Also onboard is an excellent phono section compatible with both MM and MC cartridges. The user adjustable and highly flexible phono stage allows you to plug your turntable directly into the Sphinx without the need of an external phono preamp - saving you money and 'component clutter' while spoiling your ears with superb reproduction of your vinyl treasures.

    The preamp section of the Magnum boasts JJ gold pin 12AU7 tubes in a mu-follower configuration similar to the circuitry of the Rogue RP-5 stereo preamp in a high-gain, low-output impedance stage with low noise and very low distortion.

    Seriously High Quality Circuitry and Parts

    A high capacity linear power supply with custom 375 VA toroidal transformer provides tremendous energy storage to recreate the deepest bass passages, while various regulated power supply stages provide ultra-smooth sound in the midrange and treble. A very high quality Alps volume potentiometer gives you smooth, precise, and vanishingly low noise amplitude adjustment.

    All internals rely on precision, audiophile-grade components for the best overall performance, while the heavy, two-ounce copper circuit board provides a solid foundation for circuitry.

    The four inputs consist of three line-level ins and a phono in, giving you lots of flexibility for hi-fi listening. Active and fixed outputs allow for the addition of a subwoofer or other outboard devices and give you easy biamping capability. Gold plated RCA connections and premium Cardas Audio binding posts are standard.

    Includes Wireless Remote Control

    Enjoy convenient armchair control of your Sphinx v3 Magnum with the included wireless remote. Featuring metal construction for a solid, pleasing feel, this is truly a well-made remote control that's worthy of your Sphinx. And it is compatible with the original model Sphinx, Sphinx v2, and Sphinx v3 integrated amps.

    The large, easy to use buttons let you adjust the volume of your Sphinx or mute the sound altogether. And that's really all you need while relaxing and listening. Don't clutter your mind as you sink deep into the bliss of your favorite music.

    Designed and Hand Built in the USA

    The Sphinx v3 is entirely designed and hand built in the USA. Each unit is individually fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned, assuring you of great sound right out of the box. It comes with a three-year manufacturer's limited warranty from Rogue Audio (six months on the tubes).

    The machined aluminum faceplate is available in either black or silver to complement the rest of your components.

    Product Features

    New v3 Magnum Upgrades

    • Upgraded power supply
    • JJ Gold pin 12AU7s
    • Upgraded coupling caps
    • Upgrades in the phono stage
    • Cardas binding posts
    • Upgraded caps and resistor package
    • Included metal remote control

    Overview

    • Hybrid design vacuum tube / solid state integrated amp
    • 100 WPC @ 8 ohms, 200 WPC @ 4 ohms
    • Pure tube mu-follower preamplifier
    • Slow start turn on sequencing
    • Green design with extremely low power consumption
    • Standby 6W, 1/2 power 132W, full power 250W
    • Damping factor > 1000
    • MOSFET headphone amplifier
    • MM/MC Phono Stage with 44 dB / 60 dB gain
    • Custom 375 VA toroidal transformer
    • Massive high storage linear (!) power supply
    • Matched 12AU7 preamplifier tubes
    • Gold plated RCA inputs
    • Machined aluminum faceplate
    • 4 inputs (phono, line 1,2,3)
    • Active outputs for subwoofer or biamping
    • Alps volume potentiometer
    • All precision components
    • Heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit board
    • Fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned
    • Detachable IEC power cord
    • Entirely designed and hand built in the USA
    • Three-year manufacturer's limited warranty (six months on tubes)

    Included Accessories

    • Metal wireless remote
    • Detachable IEC power cord

    Product Specs

    • Output power: 100 WPC minimum at 8 ohms, 200 WPC minimum at 4 ohms
    • THD: <0.1% typ., <1% at rated power
    • Frequency response 20Hz - 20KHz
    • Phono section 45 dB
    • Input sensitivity: 1.0V RMS
    • Power requirements: 120V/240V - 50/60Hz
    • Dimensions: 15.5" W x 17" D x 5" H
    • Weight: 25 lbs.

    Praise for the Sphinx v3 (Standard Version)

    Recommended Component 2023 - Stereophile

    "Descended from the original Sphinx that HR reviewed in 2014, the v3 is still 'an old-school, 25lb, made-in-America integrated amplifier with three line-level inputs . . . and a 12AU7-based, mu-follower preamplifier stage driving a 100Wpc (into 8 ohm), class-D, solid state power amplifier.' The phono stage now has adjustable loading and gain so it can be used with both MM and MC cartridges. (The RIAA correction incorporates the IEC-recommended low-frequency rolloff, reaching -3dB at 30Hz.) Headphone output is now based on discrete MOSFET devices, which JA found led to a very low source impedance, appropriate even for low-impedance cans. With CDs, HR found that the Sphinx v3 'delivered a good amount of leading-edge bite and trailing-edge flow. Bass felt quicker and more articulate. The v3 displayed a fun, taut energy the original did not have.'"

    - Stereophile, April 1, 2023


    Recommended Component 2022 - Stereophile

    "The Rogue Sphinx v3 is an unpretentious working-person's amplifier. It delivers music with an eager expressive energy, in concert with a forgiving musical nature."

    "I compared the v3 with the original Sphinx using the Harbeth M30.2 and P3ESR, as well as the Magnepan .7 and KEF LS50. With each of those speakers, the improvements were not subtle. The v3 was always more exciting and engaging than its now-classic forebear. I promise, you have my word: The Rogue Sphinx v3 will someday be remembered, like the original NAD 3020 integrated amp, as one of the greatest high-value audio products of all time."

    - Herb Reichert, Stereophile, July 22, 2020


    Editors' Choice Award - The Absolute Sound

    "To put it simply, I think the Sphinx has the goods and is worthy of all the positive buzz... One of the few amplifiers that can claim to be both 'green' and 'good' in the audiophile sense of the word, I’m all over this thing. Recommended, and I’ve purchased the review sample. So there!

    - Ron Doering, The Absolute Sound magazine (review of original model Sphinx)


    High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide | Integrated Amplifiers Under $5,000 - The Absolute Sound

    "Rogue products have, like their moniker, usually gone their own way in design, price, and value. The Sphinx integrated amplifier may be the most roguish of the lot. Tubes? 100Wpc (200W into 4 ohms)? U.S. design and manufacture? For $1495? If that’s not enough, this is the first Class D amplifier (actually a hybrid with a pair of 12AU7 tubes in the preamp section) that offers world-class sonics. Includes a very fine discrete headphone amp and a user adjustable mm/mc phono section that is worth the asking-price all by itself."

    - TAS Staff, The Absolute Sound, December 14, 2021

    Recommended Component - Stereophile

    "The Sphinx played a wide range of high-quality loudspeakers with cunning authority. Its tubed line stage had a sound that was highly detailed, dynamic, and surprisingly transparent. Driven by a high-quality, high-output cartridge, the Rogue's passive RIAA phono stage was more than just okay or even respectable—it did high-speed boogie, air, and low-level subtlety.

    - Herb Reichert, Stereophile, July 31, 2014 (review of original model Sphinx)

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