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In Reply to: Rogue Cronus amp, HOLY COW! This thing ROCKS! posted by chgolatin2@yahoo.com on February 21, 2007 at 18:30:54:
I had one for about three weeks and was able to compare it to the Rogue separates - it is amazing. I think the Cronus is the single biggest bargain in hi-end audio today.
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Perhaps they will let me swap it out for the 66 pre and 88 power amps I have if I'm interested in doing so. Doubt I can do it with any dealer.
The Manley costs $2400, but has a lovely sounding triode mode. It is better made than the Cronus, too. But in the end it is less a pocketbook than a sound issue. The Cronus and Atlas are indeed very good sounding.
I owned the Stingray and now own the Cronus. I disagree that the Stingray is better built. In fact, I thought it was rather flimsy compared to the Cronus. I sold it after direct comparisons.Sonically, I much prefer the Cronus. Mine is wired in triode with KT77s. It has more drive and a much fuller presentation with better bass than the Stingray without the upper midrange glare of the Stingray (that no tube rolling could eliminate).
Each to his own, I guess!
You are starting to sound like that idiot Sordidman!!!You are going to be in need of some serious psychiatric help if you keep going at this rate!!!!
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Watching the reel as it comes to a close,
Brutally taking it's time,
People who change for no reason at all,
It's happening all of the time.
We probably aren't that far apart. I do like the Cronus/Atlas, but my ear prefers the Manley a bit more. The Manley may not be quite so solidly built, but it uses better parts, has more filtering and measures better.
I'm with you.....IMO, - barring a few other factors, most amps that use point to point wiring, - are amps that I consider "better build quality."
Watching the reel as it comes to a close,
Brutally taking it's time,
People who change for no reason at all,
It's happening all of the time.
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