Cronus Magnum vs Mark Levinson 383
The 383's weight is 36.6 kg (81 lbs) against the Cronus Magnum's 25 kg (55 lbs), its width 445 mm against 457.2 mm, and its height 166 mm against 139.7 mm. Both share power @ 8ω (100W).
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The Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum is a high-end, all-tube integrated amplifier designed and hand-built in the USA. It delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms using four KT120 output tubes, coupled with a triode preamplifier stage utilizing 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes. The amplifier features a large, oversized linear power supply for excellent low-frequency response and dynamic headroom. It includes a built-in moving magnet (MM) phono preamplifier, four gold-plated RCA inputs (phono plus three line-level), gold-plated binding posts, and active outputs for subwoofer or bi-amping. The chassis is robust with a machined aluminum faceplate and optional tube cage cover. The Cronus Magnum offers a bandwidth of 20Hz to 30kHz, slow start turn-on sequencing, and transformer taps for 4 and 8 ohm speaker loads. It is praised for its smooth, liquid sound, wide dynamic range, and ability to drive a variety of speakers with authority and composure. The amplifier measures approximately 18" W x 17" D x 5.5" H and weighs about 25 kg. It comes with a detachable IEC power cord and is fully tested and burned-in before shipping. The design emphasizes short signal paths, low noise, and precision components for transparency and musical accuracy.
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The 383's weight is 36.6 kg (81 lbs) against the Cronus Magnum's 25 kg (55 lbs), its width 445 mm against 457.2 mm, and its height 166 mm against 139.7 mm. Both share power @ 8ω (100W).
The MA5200's weight is 16.8 kg (37 lbs) against the Cronus Magnum's 25 kg (55 lbs), its height 152.4 mm against 139.7 mm, and its width 445 mm against 457.2 mm. Both share power @ 8ω (100W).
The Aethos's power @ 8ω is 125W against the Cronus Magnum's 100W, its output impedance 100Ω against 4Ω, its weight 17.5 kg (39 lbs) against 25 kg (55 lbs), and its width 433 mm against 457.2 mm.
The A-S2200's power @ 8ω is 90W against the Cronus Magnum's 100W, its output impedance 0.1Ω against 4Ω, its weight 22.7 kg (50 lbs) against 25 kg (55 lbs), and its height 157 mm against 139.7 mm.
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