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With the new tubes, the Rogue has been singing without any noise or static. I don't know what the age of the old tubes was or how many hours they have on them but don't care as it was probably one of them. The speakers and the amp were originally in my parent's home in a 15x21 room so heat was never really a concern. Currently my bedroom is 11x13 and having the amp on most of the day is starting to make the room quite warm. I am probably going to eat the cost of the new tubes and stick the amp on audiogon - as much as I love it, I can't stand the room getting that warm anymore. Any suggestions for a similar amp perhaps that doesn't release that much heat - open to ss or tubes. I would prefer an integrated one box solution like the Rogue. 

 

Other thoughts - 

 

LOW heat.

Drivers are 91db efficient and listening distance is <11 ft so doesn't need to play loud. Most listening is done at low volumes. 

Just need one input, balanced or otherwise. 

Remote for volume would be nice but not required. Can control volume from my laptop -> apple tv -> ps audio dl3. 

I don't HAVE to spend the whole amount I get from the sale of the Rogue but let's put a $1k cap on the gear. 

 

I remember jp speaking very highly of the minimax amp/preamp combo but I don't know how hot they get. Considerations have been given to the Peachtree Nova, Arcam Solo, separate preamp and power amp from Emotiva.

 

Haven't really kept up with speaker amps so any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)

 

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I'll also chime in, for a Rega Brio-R.  VERY musical, a bit warm sounding.  Can be had used for relatively cheap, does have multiple inputs (including phono) if you want to expand or use elsewhere, and has a remote.  Although I don't use my speaker based system as much as headphones, but I love mine.

 

Small footprint, too, it's basically a half-width component.  I believe Postjack has one too.....

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I'll also chime in, for a Rega Brio-R.  VERY musical, a bit warm sounding.  Can be had used for relatively cheap, does have multiple inputs (including phono) if you want to expand or use elsewhere, and has a remote.  Although I don't use my speaker based system as much as headphones, but I love mine.

 

Small footprint, too, it's basically a half-width component.  I believe Postjack has one too.....

 

I do own and love my Rega Brio-R, but I'd add a word of caution:

 

On my model, there is a slight buzzing sound coming from the speakers, moreso on the left side. I sit very close to my speakers (desktop rig, 3-4 feet) so I can hear it when music is not playing. When music is playing I can't hear it.

 

I assumed this was just a ground loop/dirty system noise type problem for a while, but a couple weeks ago I got curious and googled it. Apparently a large group of owners at the What Hi Fi forum have the exact same issue, even down to it being slightly louder out of the left speaker. One of them emailed Rega, and Rega responded it was a known issue having to do with the transformer. They don't offer any kind of repair, with everything crammed into such a small enclosure there isn't anything they can do to fix it.

 

Some people have no noise from their Brio-R, some people do. Luck of the draw I guess. With you sitting further away from your speakers you might not notice it at all.

 

Otherwise I am a big fan of the Brio-R, echoing what Todd said. Plenty of power for my Rega RS1s, simple layout and design, great sound. And the phono stage is great, doesn't sound budget at all. Of course I use a Rega cart so I'm assuming the phono is made specifically for Rega MM carts. It can be had for stupid good prices used on audiogon, and come to think buying used you could ask the seller if that model has the hum/buzz issue.

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Todd, Jack, I'd like to stay away from any potential known buzzing. My chair is maybe 8 feet from the speakers so the buzzing gets annoying real fast.

Nate, I don't see Meeester Breadman's post anywhere that I have access to - casino and the FS area. I'll send him a PM perhaps. Would heat be a cause for concern with the simplese? It has them shiny toobes.

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  • 1 month later...

I don't know if you are still on the search for a cool-running integrated for a bedroom system, but for around $1K ($1.3K new, ~$800 used), I think an Audiosector integrated is one of the best choices. 50WPC gainclone built extremely well, far better than the 47 Labs build quality. I don't have one, but I do have his Patek SE, which is an upscale, 2-chassis, power-amp version. It has a really great sound. Neutral, clean, pure, fast. I love mine. The integrated has a very small footprint (perfect for a bedroom), enough power, and runs very cool.

Here is the 6Moons review of the Patek SE.

Here is a review of the integrated.

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