PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION

My system consists of the following:

1. Martin Logan Impressions 11A

2. Rogue RP-1 preamplifier

3. Lumin U@ mini streamer with Chord Qutest DAC.

4. Bryston 4B3 Cubed power amplifier

I just purchased the Bryston amplifier and it has brought my speakers to life. From dull and listless to vibrant and alive.

I would like to upgrade my preamp and my three choices are as follows:

1. Rogue Audio RP-9-tubes

2. Bryston BR-19 which is fully balanced.

3. Conrad Johnson ET6 or ET6SE

My cables are Cardas Clear Cygnus

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

kjl106505-31-2024 9:06pm

audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,443 posts 06-01-2024 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had RP-1 with ST-100 driving Martin Logan Montis. Rogue is great value and RP-1 is excellent. Not familiar with the sound of the bryston amp and how it pairs with the ML speakers but I would find a Bryston preamp on a used market and try it. Synergy is key in a system set up. Buy used and try. One other recommendation if I may add…Brimar CV4003 tubes from Upscale Audio took my RP-1 preamp to a new level. Cheap upgrade before you splurge on a new preamp in case you’re using the stock JJs in RP-1.