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In Reply to: RE: I went from separates to integrated a couple years ago... posted by dirtyvinyl on May 12, 2016 at 12:46:08
If you enjoy vacuum tube phono preamps I can highly recommend the $2k MSRP Rogue Ares. I'm not active with vinyl right now since moving into a smallish home office setup but I've owned the following phono preamps over the years and the Rogue is my favorite:- Aesthetix Rhea
- Rogue Ares
- Graham Slee Era Gold V MM & Elevator EXP head amp
- Cambridge 640p
- Musical Fidelity V-LPS
- PS Audio GCPH
- Hagerman Cornet II Silver Edition (factory built)
- EAR 834P- And the Bob's Devices CineMag 3440 and 1131 SUTs.
- (Dynavector 17D3, Benz Micro Glider SL, Denon DL-103R, Dynavector DV-20XH)
I wonder if mtbikeNH has auditioned the PrimaLuna. I wouldn't mind trying the DiaLogue Premium HP integrated someday.
Edits: 05/15/16Follow Ups:
I've heard that Rogue Ares, and it is a nice piece for the money. Didn't hear it like the Manely -side by side in my system, but did like what I heard.
You certainly have heard your share of good phone amps.
My unit is being repaired with an uncertain completion date, so I broke down and purchased a Schiit Mani to keep the table spinning.
Abe,
My wife and I spent several hours on Saturday auditioning the PrimaLuna. I have to say I was very impressed. The source was all CD and the speakers were Focal.
I can only describe the experience as everything about the music just sounded right. My wife said everything was "pretty". I can't see ever getting tired of listening with this integrated. I should add I have one on order.
If you're ever in my neck of the woods you are welcome to come by for a listen once it is broken in.
Lastly I will say the dealer experience I had was one of the most informative and relaxing listening demos I have ever had the pleasure of sitting through. if mentioning the dealer is appropriate I will do that in another email.
I thought this would be a much longer journey. I only heard about 5 or 6 different integrated amps before settling on the PrimaLuna.
You'll be impressed again when you hook the table up with a decent phono amp.
Also, playing with a few different power tubes if curiosity gets to you. The only tube I haven't tried is the KT150. 8@$100 each is a luxury not on my list. It just may be in my head, but I do find the PL sensitive to a decent power cord over the supplied one. Also, I prefer to hear mine through a PS Audio power plant.
Happy listening
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