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Rogue Cronus Magnum III ’Dark’ Integrated Tube Amplifier - Black - Integrated Amplifier

Rogue Cronus Magnum III 'Dark' Integrated Tube Amplifier

by Rogue Audio
₹ 519,000 - ₹ 519,000
₹ 519,000
₹ 519,000
₹ 519,000 - ₹ 519,000
₹ 519,000

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Colour: Black

For 20 years the Rogue Audio Cronus has been the finest integrated tube amplifier in the world in its price range. It has gone through three major upgrades and several minor upgrades. Rogue improved the sound, increased the power, and added features. But these design wizards are perfectionists, and still they wondered, was it enough? Rogue Audio is proud to announce the new Cronus Dark. With an impressive package of upgrades, the Cronus Dark reaches a new level of refinement. Dynamics are better and the imaging defies reason for an integrated amplifier at any price point. The detail is remarkable and furthers the illusion of a live performance.

Special Dark Upgrades

Whether your sources are digital or analog, the Cronus Dark will deliver an even more realistic and immersive experience. The upgrades are substantial. They consist of 25% more capacitance in the power supply, upgraded signal tubes, upgraded OP Amps in the phono stage, upgraded binding posts, and upgraded caps and resistors in numerous key locations.

Rogue Audio is leaving us somewhat in the dark as far as specifics regarding some of these upgraded Dark components. But ask yourself, does a master chef reveal every ingredient of a top-end culinary masterpiece? The results are what's important. Trust Rogue Audio to follow the tradition of its other over-the-top Dark Version components and deliver absolutely outstanding performance that will take your breath away.

Pure Tube Design

The Cronus Dark outperforms other integrated amps costing many times more. The pure tube design provides a smooth, almost liquid sound that has made this amp a reviewer favorite. With circuitry borrowed from Rogue Audio's most advanced amplifier designs, the Cronus Dark's 100WPC power delivery effortlessly reproduces even the most demanding musical passages.

A Triode / Ultralinear switch allows for on-the-fly switching between Ultralinear operation and pure triode. Ultralinear offers the most power and a commanding grip on the bass, while triode provides a slightly softer and more romantic sound.

The Cronus Dark uses a triode preamplifier coupled to Rogue Audio's excellent Atlas Magnum power amplifier. A large oversized linear power supply stores tremendous energy for low frequency response and dynamic headroom. The tube circuitry is cutting edge with short signal paths exacted in a low noise design. Finally, precision components are used to provide the transparency and air that are so critical to accurate musical reproduction.

Extraordinary Phono Stage

For vinyl enthusiasts, the phono section excels with both MM and MC cartridges. Two gain settings provide for 45dB and 60dB of gain so you can now use either high or low output cartridges. The phono also has five individual load settings so you can fine tune the phono for optimal results.

Additionally, the line stage has an amazingly low noise floor for a completely black background for your listening.

Premium Headphone Circuit

The premium headphone circuit is based around MOSFET buffers capable of massive current sourcing. The design is basically a simplified single ended version of Rogue Audio's RH-5 headphone amplifier and puts out enough power to drive the most difficult headphones for clean crisp personal audio.

Features
  • 25% more capacitance in the power supply
  • Upgraded signal tubes
  • Upgraded OP Amps in the phono stage
  • Upgraded binding posts
  • Upgraded caps and resistors in numerous key locations
  • Integrated amplifier with pure tube design
  • 100 WPC
  • 20 Hz-30 kHz bandwidth
  • 4 and 8 ohm transformer taps
  • Slow start turn on sequencing
  • Massive high storage linear power supply
  • Gold plated RCA inputs
  • Gold plated binding posts
  • Machined aluminum faceplate
  • 4 inputs (phono, line 1,2,3)
  • 45/60 dB gain phono input +/- 0.1 dB 20Hz - 20KHz
  • 2W Headphone amplifier
  • Aluminum remote with volume and mute
  • Buffered variable outputs (great for subwoofers)!
  • Active outputs for subwoofer or biamping
  • 4 RCA inputs (phono, line1, line 2, line3)
  • All precision components
  • Heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit board
  • Full tube cage/cover (optional)
  • Fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned
  • Detachable IEC power cord
  • Entirely designed and hand built in the USA
Specifications
  • 100 WPC
  • 20 Hz-30 kHz bandwidth
  • 4 and 8 ohm transformer taps
  • Power requirements: 120V/240V - 50/60Hz
  • Dimensions: 18" W x 17.5"D X 6.75" H (actual)
  • Shipping Dimensions: 25" W x22"D X 11" H x 55 LBs (shipping dimensions)
  • Weight: 50 lbs.
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About

Rogue Audio was started over 25 years ago in Broadheadsville, Pennsylvania, where the company still resides. It focuses primarily on the design and construction of quality vacuum tube amplification gear such as power amps, preamps, integrated amps, and phono stages. Over the years, Rogue Audio has earned a reputation for building some of the biggest bang-for-the-buck amplification products in high-end audio, with added value that all of the gear is hand built in Pennsylvania, USA.

For 20 years the Rogue Audio Cronus has been the finest integrated tube amplifier in the world in its price range. It has gone through three major upgrades and several minor upgrades. Rogue improved the sound, increased the power, and added features. But these design wizards are perfectionists, and still they wondered, was it enough? Rogue Audio is proud to announce the new Cronus Dark. With an impressive package of upgrades, the Cronus Dark reaches a new level of refinement. Dynamics are better and the imaging defies reason for an integrated amplifier at any price point. The detail is remarkable and furthers the illusion of a live performance.

Special Dark Upgrades

Whether your sources are digital or analog, the Cronus Dark will deliver an even more realistic and immersive experience. The upgrades are substantial. They consist of 25% more capacitance in the power supply, upgraded signal tubes, upgraded OP Amps in the phono stage, upgraded binding posts, and upgraded caps and resistors in numerous key locations.

Rogue Audio is leaving us somewhat in the dark as far as specifics regarding some of these upgraded Dark components. But ask yourself, does a master chef reveal every ingredient of a top-end culinary masterpiece? The results are what's important. Trust Rogue Audio to follow the tradition of its other over-the-top Dark Version components and deliver absolutely outstanding performance that will take your breath away.

Pure Tube Design

The Cronus Dark outperforms other integrated amps costing many times more. The pure tube design provides a smooth, almost liquid sound that has made this amp a reviewer favorite. With circuitry borrowed from Rogue Audio's most advanced amplifier designs, the Cronus Dark's 100WPC power delivery effortlessly reproduces even the most demanding musical passages.

A Triode / Ultralinear switch allows for on-the-fly switching between Ultralinear operation and pure triode. Ultralinear offers the most power and a commanding grip on the bass, while triode provides a slightly softer and more romantic sound.

The Cronus Dark uses a triode preamplifier coupled to Rogue Audio's excellent Atlas Magnum power amplifier. A large oversized linear power supply stores tremendous energy for low frequency response and dynamic headroom. The tube circuitry is cutting edge with short signal paths exacted in a low noise design. Finally, precision components are used to provide the transparency and air that are so critical to accurate musical reproduction.

Extraordinary Phono Stage

For vinyl enthusiasts, the phono section excels with both MM and MC cartridges. Two gain settings provide for 45dB and 60dB of gain so you can now use either high or low output cartridges. The phono also has five individual load settings so you can fine tune the phono for optimal results.

Additionally, the line stage has an amazingly low noise floor for a completely black background for your listening.

Premium Headphone Circuit

The premium headphone circuit is based around MOSFET buffers capable of massive current sourcing. The design is basically a simplified single ended version of Rogue Audio's RH-5 headphone amplifier and puts out enough power to drive the most difficult headphones for clean crisp personal audio.

  • 25% more capacitance in the power supply
  • Upgraded signal tubes
  • Upgraded OP Amps in the phono stage
  • Upgraded binding posts
  • Upgraded caps and resistors in numerous key locations
  • Integrated amplifier with pure tube design
  • 100 WPC
  • 20 Hz-30 kHz bandwidth
  • 4 and 8 ohm transformer taps
  • Slow start turn on sequencing
  • Massive high storage linear power supply
  • Gold plated RCA inputs
  • Gold plated binding posts
  • Machined aluminum faceplate
  • 4 inputs (phono, line 1,2,3)
  • 45/60 dB gain phono input +/- 0.1 dB 20Hz - 20KHz
  • 2W Headphone amplifier
  • Aluminum remote with volume and mute
  • Buffered variable outputs (great for subwoofers)!
  • Active outputs for subwoofer or biamping
  • 4 RCA inputs (phono, line1, line 2, line3)
  • All precision components
  • Heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit board
  • Full tube cage/cover (optional)
  • Fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned
  • Detachable IEC power cord
  • Entirely designed and hand built in the USA
  • 100 WPC
  • 20 Hz-30 kHz bandwidth
  • 4 and 8 ohm transformer taps
  • Power requirements: 120V/240V - 50/60Hz
  • Dimensions: 18" W x 17.5"D X 6.75" H (actual)
  • Shipping Dimensions: 25" W x22"D X 11" H x 55 LBs (shipping dimensions)
  • Weight: 50 lbs.

 

Rogue Audio was started over 25 years ago in Broadheadsville, Pennsylvania, where the company still resides. It focuses primarily on the design and construction of quality vacuum tube amplification gear such as power amps, preamps, integrated amps, and phono stages. Over the years, Rogue Audio has earned a reputation for building some of the biggest bang-for-the-buck amplification products in high-end audio, with added value that all of the gear is hand built in Pennsylvania, USA.