$3995

The DragoN is a sophisticated hybrid-tube/Class D design that stands atop the Rogue lineup. Boasting 300Wpc into 8 ohms, the DragoN manifested a level of near-granular finesse and clarity, from the snap and rattle of a snare drum at the back of the hall to the flutter of a harp. Speed and transient information were naturalistic and lively and tonal balance predominately neutral, with glimmers of midrange warmth and a well-defined presence range. Strings were particularly well-rendered and distinct, with contrasting attack and resonances. Bass response and retrieval were superbly controlled. And always lurking at the ready was the voice of authority, eager to reproduce an organ’s pedal points or the heavy left hand of a pianist striking the bottom-octave keys of a concert grand. Not just another high-powered beast, the Rogue Audio DragoN is truly a splendid piece of electronics. (311)