The Sphinx v3 is an Integrated Amplifier by Rogue Audio that delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in 2021. It is a 2-channel design using a Class D output stage. The Sphinx v3 is a hybrid, with vacuum tubes in the preamplifier stage feeding a solid-state output, running 2x 12AU7. Note that the tubes carry their own warranty of 6 months, separate from the amplifier itself. Speakers connect via Binding Post. Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the Sphinx v3 compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle. Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 has an MSRP of 1795$.
There are 2 Rogue Audio amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Rogue Audio Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 is rated at 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 100 watts into 8-ohms
- 200 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 100 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3?
100 W into 8 ohms, 200 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
When pairing the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 has total of 4 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
- Phono Input
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Yes Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Rogue Audio Sphinx v3. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 External Dimensions and Weight
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) .
- Width: mm (")
- Height: mm (")
- Depth: mm (")
- Weight: —
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 gallon
Available colors
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 is available in Black and Silver color options.
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and of labor warranty is generally provided for the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Rogue Audio |
| Full Model Name |
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 |
| Release Date |
2021 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Amplifier Technology |
Hybrid (vacuum tube and solid state) |
| Tubes |
| Input and Driver Tubes | 2x 12AU7 |
| Total Tube Count | 2 |
| Tube Warranty | 6 months |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
100 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
200 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| Damping Factor |
1000 |
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
4 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Headphone Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding Post |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (") |
| Width |
mm (") |
| Depth |
mm (") |
| Weight |
— |
| Available Colors |
Black,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
How much power does the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 have?
The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. Its output almost doubles into 4 ohms, which points to a strong power supply that can hold its composure with demanding, low-impedance speakers.
Does the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 use vacuum tubes?
Partly. The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 is a hybrid - vacuum tubes in the input and driver stages feed a solid-state output stage, so it takes some of the character of a valve amplifier with the power and the load tolerance of a transistor one. It runs 2x 12AU7.
How long do the tubes in the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 last?
Output valves are a consumable. In normal domestic use a set lasts somewhere between about 2,000 and 5,000 hours - a few years for most people - and they degrade gradually rather than failing outright. Input and driver valves last far longer, often the life of the amplifier. Note that the tubes carry their own warranty of 6 months, separate from the amplifier itself - valves are almost never covered by the main parts warranty.
What amplifier class is the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3?
The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 uses a Class D amplifier design. Class D is a modern switching design that runs cool and wastes very little energy as heat, which is how makers fit high power into a compact, light chassis.
Does the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 have a built-in DAC?
No. The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 has no built-in DAC, so a digital source such as a streamer or CD transport needs its own converter, or you connect it over analogue.
Can I connect a turntable to the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3?
Yes. The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 has a built-in phono stage for MM AND MC/ 44 DB AND 60 DB GAIN cartridges, so a turntable can be connected directly without a separate phono preamp.
Does the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 have Bluetooth?
No. The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 does not have Bluetooth built in; you would need an external Bluetooth receiver connected to one of its inputs.
Does the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 have a headphone output?
Yes. The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 has a Yes-inch headphone output on the front panel for private listening.
How much does the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 cost?
The Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $1,795.
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