I have the Rogue stereo 100 and the Rogue RP-7 preamp. Very nice and highly recommended. I have noted that the interconnect cables between the two, and even the power cable can make a difference. I did swap the original preamp tubes for telefunken with a significant improvement (for my ears and taste) in instrumental timbre, articulation, etc. but this is something you tune to your particular taste. Mark at Rogue is very helpful in this regard and will suggest tubes to match your musical taste.
Preamp to match Rogue Audio Stereo 100 Power Amp?
Long story, but I have to rebuild my stereo system, but for my Raga Planar 8 turntable and Spendor 1/2 speakers. Having listened to a lot of amps and now, because of social distancing, having to make a decision based strictly on what I have hears and can afford, I've decided to go with a Rogue Audio Stereo 100 power amplifier. My experience of it is that it has a well-balanced sound that doesn't roll off on the top end, has a solid, nuanced midrange and, with a sub, responds extremely well on the bass end. Sound stage good, timbre good and it meets that midpoint between its approaching me and my approaching it, i.e., it's engaging.
My issue is that I need to find a preamp that would go well
with the Rogue technically and, as importantly, sonically. Ideally, I think,
I'd like a non-tube preamp that will not to reduce the Rogue's silent floor
and that passes on to it as non-colored a signal as possible. (I know, it's extremely subjective.) Overall, from the system I need to hear
the material components of pianos, guitars, violins and woodwinds; the voice of
a soprano through an orchestra; and the natural tangs of cymbals, triangles, fifes
and whistles (I love Frank Zappa) without electronic dullness or iciness.
I will take any and all suggestions. As you can tell, brothers and sisters, I'm not a techy - I simply love music; everything from opera and chamber music to jazz, rock and world music.
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