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Considering Rogue Audio or P.S. Audio

Currently have Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum Integrated and want separates.  I'm running them into Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S speakers at 4 ohms.  Considering the Rogue Stereo 100 and RP5 or RP7.  Also looking at P.S. Audio BHK Signature pre- and BHK amp.  I am aware the BHKs are more expensive but would like feedback on this comparison and if you have any other ideas (no shortage here I'm sure).
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helomech
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 I constantly had hum in my speakers no matter what I did with my CM2. A shame because I loved the Rogue sound but it kept me from moving up the Rogue Audio chain.
Same experience here. I also had hum with the Stereo 100 amp. Ground hum seems to be the fly in the Rogue ointment. Apparently they finally deemed it necessary to address this problem in the CMIII.

OP, consider Audio by Van Alstine products. I have their Fet Valve CFR preamp. It's very quiet and takes on the sound of whatever tubes you choose to run. All the parts are of high quality. 

And yes, separates will be an upgrade over your CM, but the components must have good synergy. The PS Audios are an easy choice if you have the dough. 


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twoleftears
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I had a constant low-level hum both mechanically (transformers) and through the loudspeakers from my Cronus Magnum II.  I tried everything under the sun to reduce this--I documented some of my experiments a double of years ago on this forum.  Nothing worked, no different wiring, power conditioners, earthing, etc. etc. etc.  I really like the sound of the CMII, but I ended up listening for the hum during the really quiet passages.  So it had to go.

OP: I'd look at Backert and Raven, or perhaps tube preamp + SS power.

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stringreen
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Never had any luck with PS Audio
avanti1960
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I have heard the RP-5 and Stereo 100 at dealers and shows and it is right up there with the best sounding systems I have ever heard regardless of price.
Hum must be related to the user’s home wiring. I have never had any issues.
I just took delivery of a Rogue RH-5 headphone amp linestage. I am not into headphones and I bought the RH-5 because it has balanced output. My new solid state power amp has balanced connections and the difference between balanced and regular RCA connections is well worth the capability- more dynamic, vibrant, resolving and clean sounding. Worth your consideration.
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