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demo cj 16, 17 and rogue

I speent the beter part of the day auditioning tube pre's. First to the CJ 16 and 17 LS. Both sounded great, the 16 was definately smoother and deeper acroos the board. I did not really like the clicking of the volume control, but i am sure you get used to that. The price differnce between these two is pretty big but I think the 16 wins out in the long run. After I went to another dealer to hear the Rogue Audio 99 magnum, which was suggested would sound very good with my Bryston 14Bsst. I was very impressed to say the least. At half the price of the CJ 17 and a quarter the price of the CJ 16, it is going to be a tough call. Of course everything was different, speakers amps rooms etc, but I tell you the Rogue sounded nice. For the extra money savings I could move into a new tube cd player or the like and still have money left for new cables or a gift for the wife ;-). Any comments.
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deiselr
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Hey Dave,. I am at the beginning of what is shaping up to be an awesome music relationship with a Magnum 99. In my short time with it, i have already used it with 3 different amp combinations. I have settled on a pair of 120Magnum Monos from Rogue. I am so unbelievably happy. Music just happens with these pieces. Do yourself a favor and call up Rogue. The owner and chief designer, Mark O'brien answers the phone. These folks at Rogue are having way too much fun desinging and building these wonderful products.
Peace.
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