I own the 99Magnum and like it. I haven't compared it to many others but it sounds fairly neutral with excellent bottom end. It doesn't have excessive bloom but has a very clear, liquid sound. For the used prices they are going for these days(around $1000) it seems like a good buy.
Cary SLP-98 vs Rogue 99.... and tube rolling?
I have the Cary 98 and was wondering if anyone here has had experience between this preamp and the Rogue 99 preamp? If so, can you tell me which does vocals/midrange better?
What I'm looking for is a clean and solidly focused vocal... no smearing, but tight tight focused vocals. Right now, with my Plinius SA102 amp and my Martin Logan Summits, I find that the vocal image is very good... but I'm always wondering about if I could improve it a bit more. I tested the Rogue Perseus and found it to be very good in my system, but had a bit of grain that translated to a "shouty" vocal image at times. The 99, which I heard in the store through some Audio Physic Tempo III speakers were very tight in the vocal region, but I dont know how that compares to the Cary 98.
Also, which cheaper 6sn7 tubes (Sovtek, Sylvania, RCA) allow for a "more focused vocal image"... I like that heft that you could sink your teeth into.
Let me know... thanks in advance?
Joey
What I'm looking for is a clean and solidly focused vocal... no smearing, but tight tight focused vocals. Right now, with my Plinius SA102 amp and my Martin Logan Summits, I find that the vocal image is very good... but I'm always wondering about if I could improve it a bit more. I tested the Rogue Perseus and found it to be very good in my system, but had a bit of grain that translated to a "shouty" vocal image at times. The 99, which I heard in the store through some Audio Physic Tempo III speakers were very tight in the vocal region, but I dont know how that compares to the Cary 98.
Also, which cheaper 6sn7 tubes (Sovtek, Sylvania, RCA) allow for a "more focused vocal image"... I like that heft that you could sink your teeth into.
Let me know... thanks in advance?
Joey