Your source electronics are very nice but the mismatch lies in the 3B-ST and BW speakers (personal experience). The 3B-ST is one hell of an amp but not with B&W speakers. How about go with a more power Rogue amp if you like the 99 sound so far? Or upgrade your speakers?
Yoiks, I'm amplifier confused.
A tax refund and wife allows an upgrade - can fudge around $2500. Thinking about an amplifier upgrade. My current system:
Rogue 99 pre
Bryston 3BST
Arcam 9 CDP
B&W N803
Harmonic Truth Link and Pro 9 connections
Synergistic Tech power all around.
Primarily listen to classical and jazz. The options are confusing and I've kinda identified some candidates:
Tube:
Rogue 120 Monos
Rogue 88 stereo
VTL ST 85
VTL ST 150
SS:
Pass 150.5
CJ 2500A
This will be a sight unheard purchase since I can't, in all conscience, go to the local shops and research or perform home audition. And I've really only chosen the candidates from reputation - unfamiliar with the CJ, PASS and VTL lines.
The cheaper options (Rogue 88/VTL ST85) could also allow a CDP upgrade. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Rogue 99 pre
Bryston 3BST
Arcam 9 CDP
B&W N803
Harmonic Truth Link and Pro 9 connections
Synergistic Tech power all around.
Primarily listen to classical and jazz. The options are confusing and I've kinda identified some candidates:
Tube:
Rogue 120 Monos
Rogue 88 stereo
VTL ST 85
VTL ST 150
SS:
Pass 150.5
CJ 2500A
This will be a sight unheard purchase since I can't, in all conscience, go to the local shops and research or perform home audition. And I've really only chosen the candidates from reputation - unfamiliar with the CJ, PASS and VTL lines.
The cheaper options (Rogue 88/VTL ST85) could also allow a CDP upgrade. Any thoughts?
Thanks