Well I looked the pics and specs at Alta Vista and the SA 9 looked like what subsequent reviews I read stated-maybe the best phono stage ever built.But with a MSRP of $9K and a used range $3-5K well I'd like to build this pre section for a total of $3K.Maybe the 5000 has the flexibility and ease I crave though it's difficult to see photo of control panel from the photos at Alta Vista.I am sure it won't be any Manley Steel head or SA9 but that Rogue looks like it fits the adjustment/price criteria.Maybe I'll come across an SA9 at a tag sale?Hey I heard a guy went to a tag sale in a decent neighborhood in Jersey and the divorcee sold him a loaded TNT with Koetsu for $1500.My guess is if the husband had run the tag sale it wouldn't have been there.Probably nothing in the toy dept. would be there and that's why he wasn't!!!!!!!!
Any phono sections with adjustments on fly/front?
Saw a picture of one of the new Rogue phonos in Stereophile (not sure if $800SS or $1800 tube) but you could plainly see that all adjustments were on front panel.I may have multiple tables hooked in or multiple arms arrangements so would want easy font panl access to different loads etc.Please don't mention Manly Steelhead.Cripes her stuff is nice but that is Waaaaaay to much money for me at least.That Rogue looked trick but it's not up on site yet.If it has value for dollar soem of the other Rogue products have it may be a winner!!But wondering if folks know of others,
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