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Rogue Audio Metis Magnum upgrade.

Hello,
I’ve been running a Metis for over 10 years. I have used it with a few different amps including an NAD 2400, Will Vincent ST-70 and a McCormack DNA-125. I have enjoyed it with all these combos. I like the design of it, I also like it has a phono pre-amp and a headphone amp. I have at least 10 pairs of 6sn7 tubes I can roll in it. Right now I’m using some GE 6sn7GTA’s from 1952.
My question is has anyone compared the sound of the stock Metis to the Magnum version? Since I like the pre I’m thinking of sending it in for an upgrade. I’ve searched the web, but haven’t really found any good comparisons.

Thanks,
Tommy
tommy583
chaplir
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tommy583, did you ever get this back? If so, can you share your before and after pics as well as your review of the upgrade?

Thank you.

Bob
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I agree.  Man, for all they are doing for 450 dollars you did the right thing in your chase forever improving your sonics.  Can't believe you won't be happy with it.
tommy583 OP
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Hey guys. Yes I got the Metis upgraded to magnum status. It took about a month from sending it there to getting it back. They even sent it back in a new box. I did take before and after pics if the inside, but I’m not sure how to post the pics here. I guess I can post them to my system page. From what I can tell they upgraded all the stuff they quoted including adding 2 larger coupling caps that weren’t in there before. The sound is more open and the dynamics increased noticeably. There is more bass slam and a quieter background overall. It really sounds like a new, better pre-amp. They sent a pair of new issue Tung Sol tubes with it as well. I didn’t try them though, I went with a pair of NOS Sylvania 6ns7W black base tubes. I also changed the power cord from a Signal cable magic to a JPS Labs PAC lite cable. I feel it was $450 plus shipping well spent. I really like it and plan on keeping it for a long time. I posted before and after pics on my system page.

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Hey there.

Rogue lover here also have had and and still own several of thier amps.

I recently had to use their service department and am very impressed by their work.

Great place to do business with , Wish I could afford their Apollo Darks.

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