Has anyone compared Rogue RP-7 to Cary SLP05 and / or Audio Research Ref 5se?

Currently using Rogue RP-7 and considering moving to either Cary SLP05 or Ref 5se. Looking for a little mid range bloom.

Thanks in advance for recommendations, comments, etc.

Equipment:

Rogue RP-7, AGD Audions, Bricasti M3, Joseph Audio Perspectives, Cardas Clear

testrun05-14-2022 8:42pm

avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,411 posts 05-14-2022 at 11:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi testrun, I owned the RP-7 and currently own the SLP-05. I usually love rogue audio products having owned the cronus magnum ii, RH-5 linestage / headphone amp and stereo 100 power amp. unfortunately the RP-7 was a disappointment from the start. i was good but not great and I actually liked the sound of the RH-5 linestage better, momre neutral and dynamic. the RP-7 sounded less dynamic and more rolled off and no matter what I did I could not get the sound to open up to where it was worth the investment icluding trying all sorts of the best NOS tube swaps that i had on hand. the SLP-05 was instantly a big, bold dynamic sounding unit and improved even more with a NOS rectifier and some NOS sylvania 6SN7 tubes. Smooth ad transparent the SLP-05 is a big winner and I love the sound. Never heard the audio research.
avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,411 posts 05-20-2022 at 08:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Congrsts! You are going to love it. definitely a made by mullsrd off label gz34 rectifier f32. the stock sovtek sounds dull by comparison and blew out in mine after 3 months taking fuses with it. i have tried lots of 6SN7 and the EH are easily improved. The 50s Slyvania GTA sound excellent, are reasonably priced and NOS are in good supply.