By buddy decided on a integrated amp

NJPOLKER
NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
edited March 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/rogue5/cronus.html

His decision ??? A good one I hope. What kind of thoughts do you guys have on it ?? I spoke with him last night and he's real excited about tubes, go figure.

I also highly suggested he join this forum.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited February 2011
    I love the look, quality and sound of Rogue gear. He did good with that one.
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited February 2011
    Have been looking at one of these myself. Lots of good reviews but never heard one yet.
    Did he go with the magnum version?
    What speakers will he be using?
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  • virtualdean
    virtualdean Posts: 286
    edited February 2011
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/rogue5/cronus.html

    His decision ??? A good one I hope. What kind of thoughts do you guys have on it ?? I spoke with him last night and he's real excited about tubes, go figure.

    I also highly suggested he join this forum.

    ....
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2011
    I just pulled the trigger on a used Black Cronus Magnum myself...should be here Monday!!!

    Going to drive of pair of 1C's,can't wait to hear what 90 watts of tube goodness will do for the SDAs.

    I also hope your buddy did well,time will tell.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2011
    drselect wrote: »
    Have been looking at one of these myself. Lots of good reviews but never heard one yet.
    Did he go with the magnum version?
    What speakers will he be using?

    He has a pair of OMD 15's
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I just pulled the trigger on a used Black Cronus Magnum myself...should be here Monday!!!

    Going to drive of pair of 1C's,can't wait to hear what 90 watts of tube goodness will do for the SDAs.

    I also hope your buddy did well,time will tell.

    Did ya get it?

    He will be buying a new cronus magnum
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited February 2011
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    He has a pair of OMD 15's
    Thought maybe he was going to drive some SDA with them. Don't know anything about the OMD 15's had to look them up. Interesting placement of the tweeter.
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I just pulled the trigger on a used Black Cronus Magnum myself...should be here Monday!!!
    Mike, did you get it off Audiogon? Saw a couple up for sale, I just couldn't squeeze...
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2011
    drselect wrote: »
    Thought maybe he was going to drive some SDA with them. Don't know anything about the OMD 15's had to look them up. Interesting placement of the tweeter.


    Mike, did you get it off Audiogon? Saw a couple up for sale, I just couldn't squeeze...

    Yes,It was the one with both Black/Silver faceplates...I've been picking my jaw up off the floor since Monday.

    I don't have a whole lot of experience with mid-hi end gear...but the Cronus and the SDAs are something very special.

    The soundstage,the clarity,the dynamics have put me in choice seats at the hall...I recommend the Magnum version,I have KT-90s in her now and lower end is as tight as any solid state amp I've ever owned,the midrange is where the tube magic is most appealing.

    The vocals are clean and clear,but not in the least bit fatigued...I hate to gush,but the Rogue has brought me into Audio Nirvana...and I like it.
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited February 2011
    Way to go.
    Have you had a chance to do some tub rolling yet to compare some EL-34 to the KT-90's?
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2011
    drselect wrote: »
    Way to go.
    Have you had a chance to do some tub rolling yet to compare some EL-34 to the KT-90's?

    Not yet,I've been fighting a major toothache for a couple of days and had a Root Canal yesterday...feeling better,so I might play alittle today.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2011
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    Yes,It was the one with both Black/Silver faceplates...I've been picking my jaw up off the floor since Monday.

    I don't have a whole lot of experience with mid-hi end gear...but the Cronus and the SDAs are something very special.

    The soundstage,the clarity,the dynamics have put me in choice seats at the hall...I recommend the Magnum version,I have KT-90s in her now and lower end is as tight as any solid state amp I've ever owned,the midrange is where the tube magic is most appealing.

    The vocals are clean and clear,but not in the least bit fatigued...I hate to gush,but the Rogue has brought me into Audio Nirvana...and I like it.

    way to go Mike,,,, atta' boy.:wink:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I just pulled the trigger on a used Black Cronus Magnum myself...should be here Monday!!!

    Going to drive of pair of 1C's,can't wait to hear what 90 watts of tube goodness will do for the SDAs.

    I also hope your buddy did well,time will tell.

    I just picked up my Cronus/Magnum last thurs. I used to have a SS Denon reciever that now boat anchor material. I love my new Magnum. It's driving my RTA15TL's. Hope your still enjoying yours!
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    charley95 wrote: »
    I just picked up my Cronus/Magnum last thurs. I used to have a SS Denon reciever that now boat anchor material. I love my new Magnum. It's driving my RTA15TL's. Hope your still enjoying yours!

    It was also voted integrated amp of the year in Absolute Sounds magazine.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited March 2011
    charley95 wrote: »
    I just picked up my Cronus/Magnum last thurs. I used to have a SS Denon reciever that now boat anchor material. I love my new Magnum. It's driving my RTA15TL's. Hope your still enjoying yours!

    Does the Cronus/Magnum have inputs for HT bypass?

    A tube integrated amp with HT bypass is on my "if I win the Lottery" list. :tongue:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited March 2011
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Does the Cronus/Magnum have inputs for HT bypass?

    A tube integrated amp with HT bypass is on my "if I win the Lottery" list. :tongue:

    No,but it does have a phono section and a headphone amp
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