Rogue Owners Unite

Welcome Rogue lovers!My 99 came with NOS G.E. 6SN7 line stage tubes.The phono with NOS Jan Phillips 12AU7's and Sovtek LPS 12AX7'sI found the Sovtek 12AX7's a bit bright with some low level tube rush.Being the 12AX7's are in the first 2 positions in the phono stage I wanted quieter tubes.I bought a single Tungsram super low noise for the first position.This is a very quiet and sweet sounding tube. At this point I had tube neurosis so I ordered a pair of matched Telefunken 12AX7's and a pair of matched,"preferred stock" Radiotechnique 12AU7's.This combination was recommended by Kevin Deal.I now have the sound I was lookng for.A very quiet noise floor and a sweet but very detailed sound.The bass from these Telefunkens is very,very good also.Mark O. sent me some NOS Russian 6SN7's to try out in the line stage.I think I prefer the G.E.'s but its close.RELATED GEAR:Grado Platinum 4.5mV moving iron cartridgeRega Planar-25 T.T./RB-600 Tonearm1.5 meter Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway MKIIPass Labs Aleph-3 30wpc single ended Class A Bias.M.I.T. T-2 8 foot Bi-Wire/BananasParadigm Studio Reference 80's 92 dB 8ohmRega Planet CDP (old style)Adcom GFT 1A tuner 1 meter Alpha Core Micro Purl Silver.5 Meter Kimber P.B.J.Bright Star Audio Big Rock Home Brew amp stand/50LBS GraniteHome Brew RackBlack Diamond Racing Cones #4'sJ.A. Mitchell Tender FeetVibra-PodsRoom TreatmentsAttica Correctional Faciltiy Ceramic Skull(sits next to amp) I found a very big improvement in bass with the addition of the B.D.R.Cones under the 99I filled the 99 power supply with sand which lowered the noise floor even more.Just drill a hole in the side,fill and cork.This is a great thread!D-Ninty-Nine

H Mezmo- I drilled the hole on the side down from the Rogue Logo.You dont need a large hole.Just big enough to fit the tip of a small funnel in it.Make sure you take the power suppy cover off before you drill.I found a rubber cork at the hardware store.I put J.A.Mitchell Tenderfeet under it and some weight on top of it.I treat the power suppy very seriously.Some Rogue power supplies hum a bit and the sand ends it fast.Makes it run cooler too.I noticed a quieter background with the sand.Good luck with your 99!!

Mark is now drilling holes in the power supplies and inc.a cork with them.The sand is up to you.
It wont void the warranty.Ask him if ya dont believe me.Re-sale shouldnt be a problem.Unless the buyer doesnt want a cheap tweak included!!

When I bought my 99 they came with Penta Labs 6SN7 tubes.
I had ordered the Rogue with NOS 6SN7's and I was curious as to what they really were.
I called Penta Labs and talked to a really rude guy.
He would only tell me they are Penta.
"are these tubes NOS and if so what are they"?
"they are Penta Lab tubes"
"I know they are Penta Lab tubes but you didnt make them.Can you tell me who did"?
"they are Penta Lab tubes"
I called Mark and he said they are G.E.'s
I now have some NOS Russian 6SN7's Mark sent me.
I feel they are very close to the G.E.'s but I like the G.E.'s a bit better.They are slightly more detailed.
Im putting the G.E.'s back in this weekend.

Buckingham- I dont think the sand tweak would apply to your Tempest.Check with Mark to be sure.
Philjolet-That Sovtek 12AX7 is your problem.Get a very low noise NOS for that position in your phono stage.
Try a Tungsram SLN=super low noise.This is one quiet AND sweet sounding tube!!

Philjolet-those Phillips are 12AU7's and decent tubes.
Ask Mark what your 6SN7's are.He'd know.

Thats Kevin Deal!!

spudspot-sounds like a bad fuse.relax and put a new one in it.contact mark for the size.radio shack sells em'

Spud- I bet if you send the 66 to Mark he'll take good care of you and the 66.Its well worth the expense.
you paid $700 right? thats $150 to $200 below used prices as far as I've observed.I bet Mark would fix it for well below that amount.
you may even get the deadbeat seller to pay for repair.go after that SOB and don't give up!!
we are all behind you!