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Hello to all. I'm searching for input on output..Haha. Seriously tho..
I'm getting the audio itch again. Looking to the used market for a lateral upgrade. So far my interest lies in one of these two integrated amps. The Rogue Tempest II, and the Cary SLI 80. My choice of music is mainly, but not limited to, Classic and Indie Rock, from Garland Jeffries to Susan Tedeschi, From Bob Marly to Taj Mahal..and on.. Please chime in with your thoughts, comments, and experiences.. Thanks
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I like both companie's products. I worked in grad school at a high end store that sold Cary and evaluated Rouge gear. I met Dennis Had (no longer at Cary)and Billy and the two guys who were running Rouge and all seemed like really nice folks who knew what they were doing.In general, we though the Cary products were a bit better sounding than the Rouge stuff (which cost less at the time). Cary products generally have a bit of that 3D classic tube sound that makes all your recordings sound lovely. The Rouge products sounded a bit more modern.
With the Cary amp, you get made in the USA, hardwired construction, tube rectification, a combination of octal and 12 pin drivers, in house PT/OT construction (with long history of sounding at least pretty good), nice finish.
The Rouge amp is made in the USA, has circuit board construction, SS rectification, and is well regarded.If i had to choose one, I would go with the Cary but you probably can't go wrong no matter which one you decide on.
Edits: 04/01/16
I agree. I began specifically considering the Cary, but felt the Rogue might deserve a look because of it's seemingly outstanding value to the price.
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I agree. I began spefically considering the Cary, but felt the Rogue might deserve a look because of it's seemingly outstanding value to the price.
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I have a set of Ruby 6550a's running in my Jolida now. Which is what I was using when I made the cap changes in the Meadowlark Shearwater's Pretty nice. I switched to my Creek Destiny. The new caps now exhibit the characteristics described in other forums in relation to new capacitor burn-in. I really like the Creek, always have.
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Then I think the Rogue will be more in line with the Creek sound signature.
I was always partial to the Rogues. No reason - just am.
Both are wonderful amps. The KT-88s are a very nice sounding tube. I was always Lukewarm about the 6550's.
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