Modwright LS100 versus Rogue 99


Hi,

Anyone compared the sound between the Modwright LS100 and The Rogue 99 preamps? I was happy enough to compare both using a Rogue M-180 dual monoblock. My findings so far is that both preamps almost sound identical. The noticeable similarirties are lush mids and smooth highs, fast and tight bass and deep soundstage. I guess this is because both have 6SN7 tube complements. Although the Rogue 99 has deeper bass and more air, the Modwright has better imaging and focus and slightly more enhanced upper Hi's. Again this is my opinion. I may be wrong. Any feedback will surely be appreciated. Thanks
monm1670

Showing 1 response by audioman58

You guys are not totally correct .Myself and others have heard the old Rogue 99 and the newer one as of 2005 with a much larger power supply transformer and capacitors
makes for a huge difference . I heard them together while in Ct this was a 2009 Rogue Magnum which brings better parts quality across the board at $3295 against the LS 100 this past June the Rogue with the bigger power supply was much more stable in the dynamics regions when playing at louder levels things stayed much more together and the fidelity of the quad of 6sn7 tubes also helps with the higher voltages and more 3 d imaging. Rogue just came out with their Super Magnum which I received late July and it is as good as anything out there at $6k or under. It has all Mundofs Best Silvergold oil capacitors which are $$$ prp resistors
custom Kimber wire harness including the seperate power supply and a bunch of other tweaks it is the best of the best in parts at $4300 it has not much competition My freind brought over his Cary 98 and that had upgraded parts and my Super Magnums soundstage was just locked in the performance was just so much more real.Check this out before saying anything .if you have not heard it you cannot voice an educated opinion.Also modwright s caps, all not all Teflon only the smallest values the larger caps are a poly metal oil .