I had Rogue 99 magnum with Linn amp, and currently have BAT vk30 with vk60 and vk200. Both with Tyler Linbrook Systems speakers.
It was supposed to be an upgrade but not as much difference I expected, andI somehow miss Rogue. Its onboard phono was super. Better than vk30 onboard phono, to my ears.
But, Rogue had a bit of microphonic problem. Also, BAT's remote ($500 extra) is much better. Sound wise, Linn/Rogue sound warmer than vk30/vk200 which sound a bit like solid state. vk30/vk60 sound very tube like and excellent midrange, but lacks power and base compared to vk200.
Being able to roll tubes on Rogue was nice. It might have been more interesting if I had matched the Rogue with Rougue amp (M150?).
Personally, I don't think you would go wrong in either direction.
It was supposed to be an upgrade but not as much difference I expected, andI somehow miss Rogue. Its onboard phono was super. Better than vk30 onboard phono, to my ears.
But, Rogue had a bit of microphonic problem. Also, BAT's remote ($500 extra) is much better. Sound wise, Linn/Rogue sound warmer than vk30/vk200 which sound a bit like solid state. vk30/vk60 sound very tube like and excellent midrange, but lacks power and base compared to vk200.
Being able to roll tubes on Rogue was nice. It might have been more interesting if I had matched the Rogue with Rougue amp (M150?).
Personally, I don't think you would go wrong in either direction.