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We're always challenging ourselves to raise the bar and give our customers more performance and value. For more than 10 years the Rogue Audio Sphinx has represented the pinnacle of affordable high-end audio. In a few weeks we will begin shipping the Sphinx v3 Magnum, raising the bar once again. The Magnum package will include upgrades to the power supply section, coupling caps, phono stage, binding posts, and tube circuit. It will be topped off with JJ gold pin tubes and a metal remote. Introductory pricing for the Sphinx v3 Magnum will be $1,995. All earlier version of the Sphinx will be upgradeable to the Sphinx v3 Magnum. Please check the upgrades page for pricing.

Dynamic, transparent, and profoundly musical, the Rogue Sphinx v3 sets a new standard in affordable integrated amplifiers. Utilizing sophisticated circuitry borrowed from our most advanced designs, the Sphinx is able to outperform separates costing far more than this single box design. And with 100 watts of hybrid power, this integrated is capable of realistic volume levels that will rival the clarity and presence of the original performance.

The Sphinx v3 contains a discrete MOSFET headphone amplifier capable of driving even the most demanding headphones. An excellent user adjustable phono with 44/60dB of gain will accommodate your favorite MM or MC cartridge. Active and fixed outputs allow for the addition of a subwoofer or other outboard devices, and the active output is driven by the tubes for the best possible sound. A high capacity linear power supply 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. The machined aluminum faceplate is available in either black or silver to compliment the rest of your components and the optional remote further adds the convenience of remote volume operation.

Sphinx v3 Magnum Upgrade:

• New main circuit board (From v1 or v2)
• New rear circuit board (From v1 or v2)
• Power supply upgrades
• Upgraded coupling caps
• Upgrades to the phono stage
• Upgraded caps and resistors in key spots
• Upgraded binding posts
• JJ Gold Pin 12AU7s
• Metal remote

BASIC SPHINX FEATURES & SPECS:

Features 

• 100 WPC/8 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
• Discrete MOSFET based headphone amplifier
• 44/60dB MM/MC user adjustable phono section
• Custom 375 VA toroidal transformer
• Massive high storage linear (!) power supply
• Matched 12AU7 preamplifier tubes
• Gold plated RCA inputs
• Gold plated binding posts
• Machined aluminum faceplate
• 4 inputs (phono, line 1,2,3)
• Tube driven active outputs for subwoofer or biamping
• Alps custom volume potentiometer
• All precision components
• Heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit board
• Metal remote volume control (optional)
• Fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned
• Detachable IEC power cord
• Entirely designed and hand built in the USA
• 3 year limited warranty (6 months on tubes)

Specifications: 

• 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.

 * Territorial restrictions may apply to products sold outside of the Chicagoland area or in major markets with another Rogue Audio dealer.