Unfortunately, I let this thread get passed me, so I want to thank every member who responded since my last appearance on it
I want to update those who were kind enough to respond that I still have the Rogue Sphinx v1. I found out before CES 2016, that Rogue had issued an updated version of Sphinx v1 which is now in full production. Unfortunately, updating v1 version to v.2 is $400 plus shipping both ways. I live on the West Coast, so figure at least $200 to round trip the amp which weighs about 30 lbs boxed. which In my opinion this STINKS.They could at least pay the shipping both ways.
Steve Guttenberg wrote a review of v2 on March 16 2016 for CNET and raved about the improvements 1) a revised and improved MM/MC stage that is quieter 2) The addition of 3 more RCA inputs 3) the head phone amp has been improved, probably meaning it has a higher output. 4) Mark O'Brien redesigned the circuit board, and claims the overall sound quality has been improved ( hopefully less noisy than the original!!). However, the remote up volume is still too great and you can't quite get the setting you would like......That's just great!!
Let me mention, that I was advised by another member to upgrade the stock output tubes to Mullards 4003V in August, 2015. It made a difference in taking off some of the edge off the class D amp Rogue uses. The two tubes cost $185.00.
For new buyers the price of the v2 is the same, plus $100 extra for a slightly revised remote that has a mute switch.
After almost of 5 years of owning Sphinx v1, I am caught between a rock and hard place, because if I sell it to just move it, I will take a bath on the original price I paid, However, the changes that were made could pay dividends, for example, the MM stage offers not enough gain for a high out coil. I used a Dynavector 10X5 with it and had to crank the volume to 2'oclock to get decent volume for LP play. Hopefully the new MC leg of the phono stage has enough gain to support the lower output MC's like the Denons or AT's, etc. So, I need to consider my options because I now own a pair of Golden Ear Technology model 7's which sounds very good, but also very dead and lifeless. I may audition the new Magneplana .7 speaker which has received very good reviews
However, Maggies need lots of power and are a pain in the butt tot set up in an average size room Cheers!!.