In Reply to: Re: tube preamp with ss amp posted by Keith on March 30, 1999 at 15:01:49:
I found the Rogue 66 to have tight bass, uncolored and quite musical
mids, and highs that are just a bit - but only a small bit - edgy.
I liked the Rogue a lot, but am auditioning other tube preamps in
this same price range (more or less). Also thought the Rogue had
a great soundstage, particularly the depth and width - height not so
good. All in all, a great preamp for $1200.
Presently auditioning a Quicksilver (initial impression: poor sound-
stage, good bass & nice mids). Want to audition a VTL 2.5 and
a Melos SHA GOLD (when dealer gets some decent tubes for it), and
an Audio Valve. Will report my impressions.
As for the BP25, it is a fine unit, the remote control is great,
but it is quite edgy/glary/harsh in the mids & highs on certain
discs - behavior which these tube preamps do not exhibit. Very
probably it is my room.
Hope I answered your questions.
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Follow Ups
- Re: tube preamp with ss amp - Mike K 08:51:09 03/31/99 (1)
- Thanks. :) (nt) - Keith 16:25:23 03/31/99 (0)