PRODUCT GUIDE
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3
Explore the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, a hybrid integrated amplifier, and the practical questions that help determine its place in your music system.
Design and purpose
Sphinx v3 combines a tube preamplifier stage with hybrid amplification in a single chassis. It provides a user-adjustable MM/MC phono section, a MOSFET headphone amplifier, three line inputs, and fixed and active outputs. This range of connections can support a compact system with vinyl and digital sources.
Manufacturer specifications
The following details are published by the manufacturer. Final configurations and specifications should be confirmed for the unit under consideration.
| Output | 100 W per channel minimum |
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| Phono gain | 44 / 60 dB |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| Dimensions | 15.5 × 17 × 5 inches, W × D × H |
| Manufacture | Designed and hand-built in USA |
Plan its place in your system
Confirm which sources, cartridge and headphones you want to use. The standard Sphinx v3 is the model described here; Magnum versions should be checked separately for their exact specification and configuration.
Discuss the next step
Explore more about Rogue Audio, or use our component-selection service to discuss the complete system. Contact Minneapolis HIFI for current configurations and demonstration availability. Visits are by appointment only.
Questions before you listen
Does Sphinx v3 support moving-coil cartridges?
Its MM/MC phono section offers user-adjustable 44 or 60 dB gain; cartridge compatibility should be confirmed for the specific cartridge.
Does it have a headphone output?
Yes. Rogue specifies a discrete MOSFET headphone amplifier.
Are these specifications for the Sphinx v3 Magnum?
No. This page describes the standard Sphinx v3. Confirm Magnum specifications and the exact version with the team before comparing.
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