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Freo, your heels appear to be dug in so deep, I can't imagine you will ever accept Class D. I haven't heard the Rogue but I have a Hypex Ncore amp with a SAS tubed preamp and really like the combo. I had Steve from SAS lower the gain on my preamp to 7dB and I'm liking the sound more than ever. It is very quiet with exclent tonal accuracy and a detailed, smooth top end. Instruments have "weight" and the overall presentation is musical and non-fatiguing. The SAS 50wpc push-pull tube amps sounded better overall than the Ncore amp, but the cool running Class D design is very impressive. For the money, this Rogue integrated appears to be a very good value. I look forward to hearing it in person and reading more reviews. CheersJack
Cab - why the anger? Bunky's comments are very appropriate for this thread. The Rogue uses a Hypex amp module it's not NCore but I believe the amp has some Ncore technology. Bunky's experience with tube amps provides some interesting and valuable perspective. I hope you continue to contribute to this site and share your experiences.
Yes. I am interested to find out impressions with a tubed front end and a linear power supply. Both seem like they would help improve the sound.
What makes you think that? I can see tubes adding a bit of low-order harmonic distortion that a lot people find pleasant and "musical", but I am not sure what the benefit of a linear power supply would add.
As I said, if the product is made with Hypex modules, then I apologize.....my mistake.....sorry....Jackman, email me if you have time. kuribo at tds dot net
For audio, numerous. Low to no ripple is the single most obvious. Check this out for a balanced set of arguments:http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/ad0f282819902a1986256f79005462b1/7438e77138bddf1b86256f660008e9cc/$FILE/linear_versus_switching.pdf
We use the OEM modules that do have some of the NCore parts. They are not the same as the NCore modules that they sell to the DIY community.
I own six tube amps including two Class A SET amps a pair of 100 wpc monoblocks and a 90 wpc tube integrated and I am very much a tube guy. the Sphinx is not lush nor does it sound strident. with my full range speakers in my system the Sphinx sounds very musical and it does respond well to tube rolling.
Bunky, Now that you've had some hours on the Sphinx, are you still enamored? If you can play music, be drawn in to the emotion, and relax, then the Sphinx is a winner in my opinion. I will try to get a loaner to try on my Legacy Focus speakers.
First you trash class d, then you gush about the Millenium class d, now it's back to trashing them. Your credibility on the issue is clearly compromised.Please do share one tube amp with actual measured audio performance superior to the ncore class d from Hypex. Not interested in any meaningless subjective comments.
There are two Ncore owners on the present Millenia tour that preferred the midrange of the TBI to their Ncores. I guess their credibility is also questionable?
Bunky, Thanks for your reply. It is a real testament to the Sphinx to survive in your system with all the full tube alternatives you have available. Also nice to hear you are enjoying listening to music, as well as it being a great value. The Sphinx must not do much additive wrong, which is how most gear I listen to gets the boot, some parameters great- but adds something that is annoying long term that is too much? Cymbals sound real, voices natural with air , bass dynamic and quick, recording venue revealed, spacious and layered depth when on source, pulled into the music and moved by the musicians emotions?