Nrd is officially back in 2023! The marathon was a great kickoff and these individual reviews are so much fun. You can tell Ron had put a ton of time and love into these tube amps and crafting the review material.

So glad to see the amp so competitively priced after all of these years while being made in the USA. Makes you wonder about Prima Luna’s price and profit being made in China.

i just got back into audio a few months ago and started with the Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 and really liked it but in the end I wanted something smoother, so I recently upgraded to the Chronus Mag3. Paired with my Magnepan LRS+'s I now hear music not audio equipment.

@ericelmore887

4 ай бұрын

@scottroberts4551 . I have the same set up Cronus 3 with LRS+. Was there an improvers sound with “DARK” upgrade?

@scottroberts4551

4 ай бұрын

@@ericelmore887Yes overall. Smoother, more powerful, more detailed.

@DaveSchulze

2 ай бұрын

Have the Cronus Dark and missing my MMG... thinking to get the LRS+. The Dark is a great improvement over the already amazing.

i gave up on tube power amps when output tubes started to get VERY expensive. I do appreciate the sound of tubes from my Dynaco system 50+ years ago so satisfy that itch with tube preamps. I bought a Rogue Rp-5 driving a pair of M700 monoblocks a few years ago and have been very happy with it. The preamp sounds great and i think thats because af the care they took with regulating eaxh stage of the preamp and very careful layout of the circuit board. i also appreciate the control layout that lets me tell whats going on from just a glance at the front panel, I much prefer Not having everything controlled by one multi-function knob and display, I'm just a knob and buttons guy at heart.

Wow! The sound gives me goosebumps! The sound is simply amazing!

This review left me thinking how the industry is going back to its roots. Integrated amplifiers with excellent phono stages and quality parts. Pairing this integrated with a high quality efficient speaker is all you need to consider as well as investing in an analog transcriber..

@scottroberts4551

Жыл бұрын

Even inefficient speakers as well - pairs marvelously with my Magnepan LRS+

@issadad

Жыл бұрын

@@scottroberts4551 I'm about to buy Magnepan LRS+ or 1.7i, can't decide. Also wondering about Rogue Cronus III vs Rogue Pharaoh II, which has much more power into 4 ohm and high damping. Any thoughts? I do like to go loud.

So happy to have you back.

Beautiful looking and sounding tube amplifier

Yes, it is a winner. You should have rolled in some NOS 6550's, NOS 12AX7's, and NOS 12AU7's. Absolutely magical. The KT120's in it are very good though.

Love my Rogue RP-5 preamp. Just the best I've experienced. Tubes in the pre and SS amp, Magic.

@connorduke4619

Жыл бұрын

Which power amp do you pair it with? I hear a lot of folk are pairing tube preamps with Class D power amps these days, in order to combine the 3D midrange with even tight Class D bass.

@fletchermunson6225

Жыл бұрын

@@connorduke4619 I'm using a couple Belles Aria mono amps. 112 watts.

Roge Audio, most under rated amps. I own M180 mono, and for the price they punch way above their price point. I have compared it to Audio Research and McIntosh amps, and walked away with a smile on face knowing very well I have made the right decision. Thank you for the video, I wish you could review the Rogues Monoblock amps. I know you have had rogue gear going way back. Thank You.

from JM Audio XTC builder - I read this about using the Rogue Cronus to drive any headphone I found this - "I have a Rogue Cronus Magnum II integrated amp. The headphone amp on this integrated is frankly not very good. Rogue has created an updated version of the amp"- I think the dedicated Rogue headphone amp is a better choice in case anyone is looking for a better solution -JM

I'm listening to the sound samples of the black ice and I usually don't notice much difference with samples from my tv going through my AVR but I really noticed the sound. I can only imagine what it's like in person. I have a separate 2 channel audio with some really nice speakers that I built but I want a tube amp.

Hey Ron, great clip as always, because you love tubes, I'm sure you have heard of Allnic Audio, It would be awesome if you could review some Allnic gear!

I have the Cronus standard. Wondering if I should upgrade to the Cronus Magnum III.

NRD, could you comment on the loud speakers you used for the sound clips? Thx. I upgraded from the original Cronus to the Mag III last year. Definitely worth it.

I would love for you to review a Prema Luna 400.

Looking at getting a freya + running into a pair of outlaw mono blocks each with 300 watts into 4 ohms at $1700 total. Would it be worth the money to step into this amp instead to power Maggie 1.7 ‘s.

i own the Cronus, and you just convinced me to get the upgrade, wow, love Rogue. the sound clips are very good now to pair it with the Cornwalls

@christianmani1730

8 ай бұрын

I did the upgrade from the original 55 wpc Cronus to the Mag III. Definitely worth it.

@krwd

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, considering the cost its not that bad for the return @@christianmani1730

I own the CM III and could not agree more .. does everything well … I have arrived at a reasonable price .. great value for sound. Searching for the perfect speaker match

@jumpinjee

Жыл бұрын

Check out the Spendor D7.2, you will think you're in heaven.

I appreciate the way you say appreciate

I feel like you are looking for a tube amp to sound like a modern amp. I remember the sound of old tube sets. They were not as clean as they are today. However, they were rich and warm.

Some very familiar to most if not all other genres in music selections. Acapella, Orchestral, Rock and Roll...Jazz or other Jazz selection's and Opera. And I don't disagree with your assessment of what you heard though my hearing picked out specific or a specific issue with 2 of the four. Oh, outside of 2 specific pieces...I don't care for AC/DC. You want to talk precision try Steely Dan. Try some classic early Stan Getz. But overall Great Review. And I'll admit unless my review would be in first person my experience could be affected by the growing within my Elder Status and the physical issue if. 15% loss in some mid tones due to a bone obstruction in one of my ears that gives my mental coherence or hearing coherence as one ear hears with emphasis in Bass and the other Treble.

Hi Ron, I’m not knowledgeable enough in the field of speakers ohm requirements. You mentioned that the potential buyer needs to specify 4 ohm or 8 ohm at the time of ordering. That is not desirable in my opinion. However, if one wants to run it with 6 ohm speakers, what ohm should be specified? Thank you.

What the name of the last clips sir? Yup the ochestra one..wow the Boom!..peace!

Rogue just announced the Chronus magnum III DARK version, can't wait for your review!!!

@Newrecordday2013

8 ай бұрын

Good call! I just sent an email.

@scottroberts4551

7 ай бұрын

@@Newrecordday2013 I ended up sending my Chronus in a few weeks ago to be updated to the Dark version (one of the first), just got it back, been playing it this afternoon. All I can say is WOW. So smooth, it's hypnotic...

@ericelmore887

4 ай бұрын

@@scottroberts4551 I have same set up as you. What was the difference you heard when making the upgrade to the Dark version?

Have you review the dark version and if so how does it compare to the 3 a

🙋‍♂️THANKS NRD FOR HELPING US GET A BROADER VIEW 🤗💚💚💚

anyone knows whats the first song in the sound clips chapter at 11:43?

I have the CMIII and it's one of my favorite integrateds. I'm running Gold Lion KT88s and swapped all the small tubes with a mix of Bugleboys and GE clear tops. Paired with my Omega Super 3 XRS speakers (two drivers per speaker), it's incredibly satisfying to listen to. I'd love to try a set of Klipsch Heresys or Magnepans with it.

@scottroberts4551

8 ай бұрын

I love the sound of my Magnepan LRS+'s w/my Chronus Mag III

@DaveSchulze

2 ай бұрын

Was thinking to upgrade my Zu Omen DW2 to the Omega Super 3 XRS or the Magnepan LRS+... decisions!

Has anyone tried this with Klipsch La Scala 5's?

Song @ 14:20? Playlist would be nice..

Top of my priority list.

Wow, wow, wow!!!!👍🏼

What speakers are we hearing in the sound clips?

@DaveSchulze

2 ай бұрын

Precisely my question, which speakers is he hearing?

Ron, Two questions... 1) I wonder if Rogue will update earlier versions?? 2) Who is the artist/group at the 16;29 time stamp?? Thank you in advance.

@scottroberts4551

Жыл бұрын

Rogue does have options to upgrade their older units.

@bruceevans3746

Жыл бұрын

I believe it is ‘our final night’ by Edward Joe Myers

Had a home demo of this piece. There's a slight grain that pervades over the sound. I found it sort of bothersome. It's a nice looking unit though.

@infooptimalfitness7720

Жыл бұрын

Could have been the source, speaker selection or the room. I get none of that with my CM lll.

@barrybrennan2135

Жыл бұрын

@@infooptimalfitness7720 Yes, I believe it's a trait of the amp. I think the Absolute Sound review mentioned something similar...

@infooptimalfitness7720

Жыл бұрын

@@barrybrennan2135 again maybe for you or others but I get no grainy sound. But then again I use a great source and great cabling.

@barrybrennan2135

Жыл бұрын

@@infooptimalfitness7720 I think if you A/B with other decent amps, you may notice it. That said, I'm not saying it's a bad amp - it's an engaging amp in many other respects, as well as having power, good feature set, great aesthetic etc. Enjoy.

I would like to see reviewed 2 brands. Tsakiridis Devices and Jadis.

@Simplyveej

Жыл бұрын

I heard that in Ron’s demo video as well

Try the cM3 with a pair of Maggies; ;

@scottroberts4551

Жыл бұрын

I have the CM3 connected to my Magnepan LRS+'s and it sounds airy, detailed, warm, and magical to me; plenty of power/volume. Lately been playing the amp on Triode mode, experimented a little with tube rolling (RCA clear top, Genalex Gold Lion) but the stock JJ's sounded the best to me.

@ufarkingicehole

Жыл бұрын

@@scottroberts4551 I heard a pair of 1.7i with the CM3 and it was perfection. We did a side by side comparison with a $30k pair of speakers and $20k worth of mono blocks and were blown away by how close it was.

@issadad

Жыл бұрын

@@scottroberts4551 What were your observations in Triode mode? Which did you prefer?

It sounds pretty but I really don't think tubes can exert the ultimate level of control, grip and extension nor accuracy that a well developed solid state amp can do. Great video though.

On the website it says it has both 4 and 8 ohm speaker taps and there are 2 taps pictured on each channel. You said that it doesn't at 10:37. Is the website correct ?

@Newrecordday2013

Жыл бұрын

Not sure what pic you are looking at but the photo I pull up clearly shows one set of taps on each side. Thanks!

@ericelmore2742

9 ай бұрын

You have to take the top off the unit to change to 4 ohm tap. I have magnepans so I tired both taps but the 8 ohm still sounded better and has no problem handling the Maggie’s. When I reached out to rogue they said 4 ohm tap would provide a better balanced sound and better bass response.

i wish these companies would dispense with digital and phono inputs. just give me a good line stage and amp.

The celtic song sounded pretty good..rest sounded kinda muddy.

@YouSoundButtHurt

Жыл бұрын

It's the recordings.

Is it much quieter than the original? The original CM was noisy AF.

@Newrecordday2013

Жыл бұрын

That’s odd, I don’t recall my OG Cronus being noisy and this one is dead silent.

@rotorfix

Жыл бұрын

@@Newrecordday2013 Haven’t ever encountered a tube powered component that can be described as “dead silent.”

11:43 Oh yes! Amén, Amén and Amén!

@drgrundoon333

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Who is that artist?

does anybody besides myself and notice that there’s almost never a bad review? that’s because their afraid of getting sued for slandering 😮

@Newrecordday2013

Жыл бұрын

What exactly is a “bad” review?

You Lost me at $3500

@YouSoundButtHurt

Жыл бұрын

Gotta pay to play or buy used like most of us do.

@scottroberts4551

Жыл бұрын

I got mine for less from Mike at the Listening Room.

@issadad

Жыл бұрын

@@scottroberts4551 What's that?

Once again thanks 🙏🏼 for this unique way of reviewing these great integrated tube amplifiers in tandem. 🫵✨💎 I am an integrated amplifier fan but I also like some separates as well. Since we’re talking American 🇺🇸 made; Bob Carver is a gem 💎 of its own.

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