How does Red Rose compare to older Levinson stuff?


I don't have a way of listening to this stuff, but I have experience with Mark Levinson ML1 era stuff as well as newer Madrigal lab period stuff. How is the sound? Detail, soundstage etc? I'm looking at the integrated amps.
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Showing 1 response by ptmconsulting

The tubed Red Rose components were formerly built and distributed by Audio Prism. ML bought the line from them, and they supported the manufacturing and development efforts. They have now parted ways, which is why ML went with the Korsun stuff (IMO).

The Audio Prism equipment was truly excellent. Great parts quality and exceptional power supplies (that was their expertise anyway). I have an Audio Prism Mantissa preamp and it is exceptional.

Of course when ML bought their amps and preamps he doubled their retail prices. Who wouldn't - they were competing at that level anyway.

Not sure if these are the Red Rose components you are talking about, or perhaps you are looking at the Korsun stuff.

Good luck,
Bob