im seeing pharaoh. I see differences, a black transformer cover and different capacitors. The second picture is pharaoh 1 or 2 ? on the front only say "rogue audio" and on the back "Pharaoh"
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The top picture is the new Pharaoh 2. These are different sounding amps and the major differences include a new amplifier circuit designed around the Hypex N-core amplifier modules increases both power and performance. The preamplifier includes numerous upgrades as well as an improved phono section and an all new hybrid headphone amplifier. |
@ronrags thank you |
Much experience with the Pharaoh I, just heard the II at AXPONA this past April. The sound signature seemed mainly the same. Bass heavy, lack of transparency, relatively unrefined midrange and treble. I thought it was the worst sounding room at AXPONA as mentioned live on another forum. Of course speakers matter but so does the amplifier. The Cronus Magnum III can sound highly transparent, dynamic and with a high end refinement that never fatigues. A little judicious swapping of the small signal tubes with NOS and it becomes even better.
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@avanti1960 Thank you, This helps me. I see the brand is good in "tube amps". I still say that I really liked what I heard with the Wharfedale Linton + Pharaoh 1.. From Rogue (Pharaoh 1 vs 2) : Hi Matias, The Pharaoh II is based on the new Hypex NCore modules which offer higher performance, and we also use a more powerful module. The Pharaoh 2 is rated at 250 wpc into 8 ohms and over 400wpc into 4 ohms, so it will give you more dynamics than the V1. The V2 will also have a higher level of transparency and better detail than the V1. |
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