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Looking for a new integrated amp

I am looking at three different choices for a new integrated amp. My budget is about $2000. The amps that I am considering are: 1. Rogue Sphinx V3   2. Creek EVO100A    3. Musical Fidelity M5si. What are everyone's experiences with these amps? Does one outshine the others? My taste in music are primarily rock, blues, and classical. My preferences are a wide and deep soundstage with a lot of detail. The rest of my system includes Pro Ject turntable with a ZYX Bloom 3 cartridge, Lounge LCR mkIII and Lounge Copla (both with the silver wire upgrade) and Tekton Double Impact speakers. Opinions on what would sound best with what I have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks....
panteraufo
rbstehno
1,428 posts
 
The rogue is nice. Get a used rogue Cronus magnum 2 with the kt120 tubes for $1500-$1700. I sold 1 for that amount 5 years ago.
For my office system with nice floorstanding speakers, I use the PS Audio Sprout 100 integrated. It costs $600 new. I prefer than over the lower budget musical fidelity amps. Read the reviews on the sprout 100. The Cronus magnum II has more power than the sprout and if you like tubes, that would be a better fit if you have inefficient speakers too
bryansavitz1234
8 posts
 
+3 for the Belles Aria Integrated. It’s amazing compared to the Sphinx. Not even close in my opinion 
ksosne
17 posts
 
If you can afford it we just purchased a Parasound Hilo Hint 6. Using our old Carver with blown channels as the receiver.  The Parasound is working great powering old Polk S-8 speakers.

I purchased ours at 25% open box and dealer closing after 30 years in business.
dtapo
73 posts
 
I bought a new Rogue Sphinx V2  to try with my Tekton Enzo 2.7 and it was too noisy. Tried different tubes to no avail. I sent it back and got a Musical Fidelity M3si which I prefer. It's much quieter than the Rogue. The M3si has a smooth, clean, effortless sound.
gareents
63 posts
 
I own a Rogue Sphinx. I have had no background noise problems. The integrated amp is powerful, clear, fairly detailed, but bright sounding. I have rolled tubes and the sound has improved, but would not buy again over Class A or AB amp.
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