Rogue Audio Pharaoh II Integrated Amplifier - Black

Tube Warmth Match with a Powerful Amplifier

The Pharaoh II pairs a matched pair of 12AU7 tubes in its preamplifier stage with a Class D output section. The aim is tube warmth alongside genuinely serious power. Those two are not usually the same amplifier.

The result is 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Into 4 ohms it reaches 400 watts. Damping factor sits above 1000. That makes for exceptionally tight, controlled bass. The Class D output stage also runs cool at that level, unlike a comparably powerful all-tube design.

Inputs for Every Source, Vinyl Included

Three pairs of RCA line inputs cover your preamp and source connections. A balanced XLR input joins them. The built-in phono stage switches between 40dB and 60dB gain. That covers both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges. Phono loading adjusts for the ones that need it.

A tube-driven quarter-inch headphone jack sits on the front. It routes headphone listening through that same 12AU7 tube stage. There is also a home theater bypass input. The Pharaoh II can slot into a surround system without disrupting two-channel duty.

A Slow Start, and a Power Supply to Match

A slow-start automated turn-on brings the amplifier up gently. That protects the tubes and your connected speakers alike. Behind all of it sits a massive linear power supply. That is what backs the whole design.

Built and Hand-Assembled in the USA

At just under 40 pounds, the Pharaoh II carries real substance in hand as well as on paper. It is finished in black or silver brushed aluminum. Every unit is designed and hand-built in Rogue Audio's Pennsylvania facility.

A simple remote control handles volume and mute from the listening chair. Rogue backs the Pharaoh II with a 3-year parts and labor warranty. The tubes carry 6 months of coverage.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Herb Reichert reviewed the Pharaoh II for Stereophile in December 2022. He found the phono input "pure of tone, clear as water, and light on its feet." He went further: "I can't imagine Pharaoh II users wishing for a better phono stage."

He called it "the best phono stage I've ever found in an integrated amp", and credited it with "quiet, clear, clean, effortless class-D power" driving the hard-to-drive GoldenEar BRX and Magnepan .7 panels. Stereophile named it a Recommended Component for 2025.

Ric Mancuso gave it a Best of 2022 Award at enjoythemusic.com, calling it a "new King" and a genuine "end game component". On vocal tracks he heard singers separate, letting the listener witness "the shape and presence of a person in recordings".

Who Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?

• You want tube character with real power on tap — a 12AU7 tube preamp stage feeds a 250-watt-per-channel Class D output section.
• You play vinyl on either cartridge type — the built-in phono stage switches between MM and MC gain settings.
• You want tube sound on headphones, too — a tube-driven quarter-inch headphone jack carries that character through.
• You're integrating with a home theater system — a dedicated bypass input keeps two-channel and surround duty separate.
• If you need digital inputs or Bluetooth, the Pharaoh II is purely analog — one of our DACs on a line input handles digital and wireless sources.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Connect your speakers to the binding posts and your turntable to the built-in phono input, switching between MM and MC gain as your cartridge requires. Three RCA inputs and one balanced XLR input cover the rest of your analog sources, and the home theater bypass input keeps a processor's front channels separate from everyday listening. Headphones plug into the tube-driven front-panel jack.

From there, the included remote puts the rest in your hands.

Pairs Well With

Building around the Pharaoh II? Here are some great companions:

• Turntable: Put the built-in MM/MC phono stage to work — see our Turntables.
• Speakers: 250 watts per channel and a damping factor above 1000 drive a serious pair — see our Floorstanding Speakers.
• Headphones: The tube-driven headphone jack deserves a good pair — see our Headphones.
• Cables: Quality XLR interconnects carry the balanced signal — see our Interconnect Cables.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much power does it deliver?

250 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 400 watts per channel into 4 ohms.

Does it have a phono stage?

Yes, a built-in phono stage with switchable 40dB and 60dB gain for moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges.

Does it have a headphone output?

Yes, a tube-driven quarter-inch headphone jack.

What tubes does it use?

A matched pair of 12AU7 preamplifier tubes.

Can it integrate with a home theater system?

Yes, a home theater bypass input lets a processor's front channels pass through directly.

What warranty does it carry?

Rogue Audio covers the Pharaoh II with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, and 6 months on the tubes.

See It in Action

Audio Advisor explains why the Pharaoh II is the ultimate hybrid amplifier:

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