even though the rogue 66 "only" got a class b rating from 'phile, it was run head to head with the very popular class a audible illusions mod 3 a and the 66 won out as being more enjoyable.see the several 66 reviews in audiomusings.I have the 99 with phono and some top of the line nos tubes.i dont think for under 3 g you will do any better than the 99.you can spend 2 g and do worse than the 66.I listened to several of the most popular preamps in the 2-4 g range and the 99 was easily the best.I havent heard the 66 but I have read its knocking some of the big boys down.