2. amps-preamps
  3. 1066837705

Rogue Magnum 99 question

I have just purchased a new Magnum 99 to replace a AES AE-3. With only 2 days out of the box I honestly dont know if I like its sound; given it is new and needs time to break in and the cheap NOS russians need to go. I was using a pair of Sylvania chrome dome in the AES and loved their sound.
Did anyone feel the same as I do? How long did it take for the 99 to break in? What tubes did you roll and find good results with? Are the russian 6sn7's a very poor link in this piece of equipment that they hinder the preformance? In what order do you start rolling.....front pair,rear, or left, right....instuctions really dont say. I also have a pair of KenRad VT231 blackglass that I really didnt quite care for in the AES.
Any helpful suggestions or comments would be appreciated.The 99 is mated to a Bryston 4Bst.

thanks, kek
kek23

Showing 1 response by kevziek

kevziek
323 posts
 
Kek, just put some other NOS in it. You are used to the sound of the Sylvania 6SN7. It is different from the NOS Russians that Rogue includes.

I own a Magnum 99. I am similar to the other repliers, in that I noticed such an improvement over my former tube preamp, that I didn't notice the break in changes. However, I do believe there were improvements. The Rogue 99 is a great preamp.

Worse case scenario, it doesn't match your other equipment, but I wouldn't judge that yet. Play a CD on repeat, or FM station for 72 hours, then you should have it broken in. Let us know your findings.
More to discover