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Rogue Pharaoh II vs Naim Supernait 3 for Revels

Hello! This is my first post here, long time lurker. 

My system is as follows - Rogue Sphinx v2, Revel F206, Matrix X-Sabre Pro MQA dac, Pro-ject RPM 10 Carbon w/Grado Sonata, Graham Slee Reflex M. 

Within the last few years I upgraded from Monitor Silver 8's to the Revels and a Bluesound node to the x-sabre. My system has grown a lot since I first purchased the Sphinx in 2016 and I'm just looking for something nicer. I'd appreciate a larger soundstage and perhaps more bass punch as a I listen to a lot of modern music. 

I've been making my eyes bleed reading about amps for the last year trying to decide and I'm ultimately at naim sn3 and rogue pharaoh.

Knowing that the revels love current, will I be under powering them with the sn3? Will the Pharaoh punch harder? If so, at what cost? 

xlosrnancr
gregm
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If I'm not mistaken the Rogue is cheapaer than the Naim -- so no sweat there. That said, the Rogue's much higher power output will drive the Revels better.

However, if you want bang for buck, the Musical Fidelity M8s - 500 gives you about 500W for 4-5k. That should have better driving capability than the Rogue (not to mention the Naim).

I have always been favourably impressed by these MF amps, especially their nuvista series: they perform very well & do not cost the earth.

mofojo
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If you are open to used I agree with Greg M Musical Fidelity is a great choice. They do not hold their value well at all so that is a consideration buying new. 
 

I picked my A1008 up for $1500 a month ago. I really like it.

For my tastes if the Pharoah sounds anything like the Sphinx It would personally not be my cup of tea. 

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verdantaudio
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The Supernait is wonderful and is all about current, just not absolute wattage.  2 ohms will not cause a strain.  That said, same goes for the Pharoah.  Don't like the stock tubes in the Paroah.  Get some NOS Mullards or Cifte's and you will be super happy.  I drove M105s with a Hydra and NOS Cifte's for a stretch.  

xlosrnancr OP
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Actually went a different route and purchased a NAD C298. Sounds absolutely incredible. Considering pairing it with a Bel Canto Pre5 or a Benchmark LA4. It's currently being fed direct from the Matrix DAC.

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