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In Reply to: RE: If you have a local Rogue Audio dealer.... posted by mbnx01 on March 25, 2015 at 14:11:14
I hear there's a new Rogue Cronus Magnum II on the horizon. ;-) Some improvements here and there but probably not enough reason to dump the existing model unless one has to own the latest.P.S. Just sold the ARC VSi-60 on Audiogon. It's gon.
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Interesting. I asked Mark about a premium integrated and he said it would be a few years. Wonder what he's doing with the Cronus Mag.
The gear from Rogue is already premium. Get out there and judge for yourself.
I own a Cronus Magnum, modded by Rogue with Mundorf Evo Silver/Gold/Oil caps, and upgraded by me with Synergistic "Red" fuses and NOS signal tubes. It is exceptional for anything near the price but I can envision a significantly better integrated amp with different features and parts.And yes, I've heard the Hera pre-amp, and Zeus, and Apollo mono-blocks and they are superb.
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I agree. Love mine, it is a premium amp.
Interested in finding out what a version 2 might be tho. If it is worthwhile, hopefully there will be an upgrade option for current owners,
My understanding of the Cronus Magnum II:
- Improved phono with 6dB more gain
- Mute button on hand held remote
- Improved headphone amp
- Lower noise floor
- Buffered variable outputs
MSRP $2495. Not sure if the cosmetics change at all. If you're in the market for a new one, or have to own the latest greatest, maybe it's time to sell your old one. On the other hand, I don't use the phono, headphone amp, or variable outputs and my 'noise floor' seems fine. A mute on the remote would be nice but I think I'll just keep what I have.
Abe-
I might add that Rega cd players are a nice compliment and sonic match for Rogue Audio gear.
What other (brand) of spinners are you guys using in your systems?
My computer based audio does not 'spin' ;-)
For Computer Audio:
Samsung 840 Pro SSD
SanDisk Ultra II SSD
Intel 520 Series SSD
But I still own my old Accuphase DP-65v. No longer have the Denon or Sony.
Fantja I notice you don't have a system maintained in your profile. What cd spinners or other equipment are you using?
Agreed. Given my experience with the phono stage I don't think gain is the issue. I just don't think it's as good as many modestly priced external phono stages. Muting on the remote is nice but not a big deal for me. Nothing on that list would cause me to buy the Magnum II, but maybe current Magnum owners aren't Mark's target market. In any event I wish him the best. Rogue is an outstanding company.
Nice move -Abe. The Rogue gear trumps the ARC integrated gear, at half the cost!
Abe, any details on a Cronus Magnum II?
How about an Atlas Magnum II????
"Familiarity breeds contempt, and children."
-Mark Twain
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