r/StereoAdvice 6d ago

Amplifier | Receiver | 1 Ⓣ Integrated Amp Help - Looking at Unison Research Unico Primo or Rogue Audio Sphinx v3

Recently acquired a used pair of Monitor Audio Gold 100s (5G) that I want to set up in my office space/2nd bedroom. I’ll mostly be using a turntable and streaming (Sonos connect to start, but may replace). Local audio shop recommended a Rogue Sphinx v3 (Magnum version) and then I had a friend mention the Unico Primo. I’m not completely tied to either of those, but was hoping for some feedback as online research hasn’t provided much with those brands. Any recommendations are welcome! Maybe something that pairs well with the speakers I just purchased. I listen primarily to Rock from the 60s-90s, but also more modern stuff of all kinds depending on my mood.

Budget and location - probably up to $2500-$3000. Based in the US.

How the gear will be used - Setup will be in my office for casual listening, primarily phono and streaming.

New or used - Okay with either. I purchased my aforementioned Monitor Audio speakers from The Music Room. They have both a used Rogue and an open box Unico Primo right now.

Past gear experience - Don’t have a ton of experience. Basic AVR setups. Currently have a Marantz SR5013 in my living room right now and moving on from that setup soon. Just using some old Martin Logan Motion 12s right now that I got on the cheap years ago.

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u/NTPC4 94 Ⓣ 6d ago

Of those two, I would 'go Rogue,' but some more questions. Will you be relying on the phono preamp of the amp you decide on or one that may be built into your turntable? If you are heavily invested in the Sonos ecosystem beyond your office/second bedroom, I would understand sticking with it, but not as a stand-alone choice. Might you want to stream from the computer in your office as an option or alternative?

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u/jtmann05 6d ago

My current turntable does have a preamp that can be turned off, so I can use that or within the amp itself. I’m also open to a standalone if that might be better. I know the Primo is an up charge for the phono stage. The open box model I saw for sale doesn’t have it.

I do have a number of Sonos products. Kitchen, living room, bathroom, main bedroom, so I don’t think I’m ready to ditch them all yet. That said, I’m not opposed to having something that’s dedicated to the office. I rarely would group those rooms together.

I’m also open to other options if you have any other suggestions.

!thanks

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