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markusthenaimnut
Yes, I have noticed in my short time on here that there are certainly strong opinions toward certain brands and some of them are less familiar (at least to me). I am hoping to keep the purchase somewhere around $1,500 and I am not opposed to buying used as long as it is from a reputable source. In fact, the Bryston and the Rogue were from a used dealer, although the Rogue has since been sold, which happens when you keep looking.
I really don't care if the preamp has a phono stage. I bought into the lie many years ago that vinyl was dead and got rid of most of my albums. At this stage of my life, I do not plan to spend the money to replace them.
I prefer something that is not too bright but does have a nice soundstage and imaging. Many people have said the Rogue is good at that. Others have indicated the Bryston which is solid state is also excellent at that. After a while, it gets kind of confusing.
Yes, I have noticed in my short time on here that there are certainly strong opinions toward certain brands and some of them are less familiar (at least to me). I am hoping to keep the purchase somewhere around $1,500 and I am not opposed to buying used as long as it is from a reputable source. In fact, the Bryston and the Rogue were from a used dealer, although the Rogue has since been sold, which happens when you keep looking.
I really don't care if the preamp has a phono stage. I bought into the lie many years ago that vinyl was dead and got rid of most of my albums. At this stage of my life, I do not plan to spend the money to replace them.
I prefer something that is not too bright but does have a nice soundstage and imaging. Many people have said the Rogue is good at that. Others have indicated the Bryston which is solid state is also excellent at that. After a while, it gets kind of confusing.