{"product_id":"rogue-audio-pharaoh-ii-integrated-amplifier","title":"Rogue Audio Pharaoh II Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTube Warmth Match with a Powerful Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eInputs for Every Source, Vinyl Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eA Slow Start, and a Power Supply to Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBuilt and Hand-Assembled in the USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHerb Reichert reviewed the Pharaoh II for \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHe 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. \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e named it a Recommended Component for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRic Mancuso gave it a Best of 2022 Award at \u003cem\u003eenjoythemusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e, 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube character with real power on tap\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 12AU7 tube preamp stage feeds a 250-watt-per-channel Class D output section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play vinyl on either cartridge type\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage switches between MM and MC gain settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube sound on headphones, too\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tube-driven quarter-inch headphone jack carries that character through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're integrating with a home theater system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated bypass input keeps two-channel and surround duty separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need digital inputs or Bluetooth,\u003c\/strong\u003e the Pharaoh II is purely analog — one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e on a line input handles digital and wireless sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eConnect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFrom there, the included remote puts the rest in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Pharaoh II? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in MM\/MC phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 watts per channel and a damping factor above 1000 drive a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tube-driven headphone jack deserves a good pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR interconnects carry the balanced signal — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e250 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 400 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, a built-in phono stage with switchable 40dB and 60dB gain for moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, a tube-driven quarter-inch headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat tubes does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA matched pair of 12AU7 preamplifier tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it integrate with a home theater system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, a home theater bypass input lets a processor's front channels pass through directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRogue Audio covers the Pharaoh II with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, and 6 months on the tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAudio Advisor explains why the Pharaoh II is the ultimate hybrid amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2qfT0j9XYxs\" title=\"Why the Rogue Audio Pharaoh 2 is the Ultimate Hybrid Amplifier\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMcClelland Inc. takes a closer look at the Pharaoh II integrated amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LNV6XFYVEkg\" title=\"Rogue Audio Pharaoh II Integrated Amplifier McClelland Inc 4K\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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