Rogers High Fidelity Integrated amplifiers

Sorry, by three units, I meant two tube integrated amps and one tube power amp. I have heard a few solid state amps. Also, if you search the internet there are discussions whether, if you want a tube sound, it is better to have the preamp be tube or the power amp.

I have only heard three different units so I can't give you advice other than to say either (1) try to get some kind of audition with similar speakers and set up or (2) if you are happy with what you have, don't go chasing rainbows.

I must say when I was considering going to an integrated tube amp I had considered the 65-V2. Decided to play with a tube pre with with tube and SS amplifier. Should I return to an integrated this one would be on my short list. 

@dz13 You made a great choice. I have a 65-v2 paired up with Fritz Carrera BE speakers in my second (home office) system. I can honestly say, after trying 4 different combos in my home office system, that is is the most satisfying sound I've had so far. I tried the amp with Harbeth SH5+ speakers in the media room which is a lot bigger. It sounded really good but it struggled at higher than moderate volumes. But at moderate volumes it sounded very good. Different story in my study with the Fritz speakers -- they go really loud without a hint of struggle. I bet it sounds wonderful with your high efficiency speakers.

Listening in triode mode, the EL34 magic just pulls you in. This has to be one of the most underrated amps out there. 

I have the Rogers High Fidelity 65V-2 for my Spatial Audio Lab X5s (97db efficiency). This is my first tube amp other than a try with an inexpensive Chinese one that I quickly returned. I met another owner of the X5s who was using the Carver Crimson 275 as a power amp with a solid state dsp pre-amp and he also had the First Watt J2 which I compared and thought (along with the owner) that the solid state sounded way too thin. The price concerned me but Rogers also sells demo and used stuff on ebay and I think at Audiogon with the lifetime warranty and a 30 day return so I thought I'd give it a try. I have scoured the internet looking for help and other's opinions and there are about 4 sort of reviews out there mainly for the 65V-1 which Stereophile and The Absolute Sound liked but it also didn't seem to test well which concerned me although I understand that tests are not always indicative. Plus, the owner doesn't really provide the specifications the same as I'm used to. He gives the peak rating so I didn't really know how powerful this SET was. I can say now that with the EL34s in triode mode (which I use most of the time and so which should be the least powerful position) I am in a fairly decent sized room (about 25' square) and I haven't really turned the volume past 9 o'clock. Of course, the speakers are super efficient and have powered subs so the amp only needs to drive mids and highs. When I got it the owner Roger Gobonni was in easy contact via email and I had some stupid errors setting it up but everything got cleared up. The unit has some idiosyncracies I've gotten used to but works fine. If you have an IOS phone or tablet, you can use it as a remote. I thought the EL34s sounded great, especially in triode mode. I had the other owner come by to make sure I wasn't being misled or imaging that it sounded good. One thing I've noticed is that auditory memory is really unreliable so I wanted to make sure. Plus there is always the fear with the unknown but there was opportunity to test it out without concern that I couldn't return it if I didn't like it. So I got it for less than 1/2 price. It is essentially a new unit. The owner is always available to help and answer questions. There is a lifetime warranty. I confirmed with the other owner and other laypeople who've heard it and who all think it sounds great. Most importantly, I am really happy with it and I've stopped looking for either speakers or amps.

I’ve been using the ROGERS EFH 200 Mark II for about a month now & its an  excellent piece  of equipment. Very well made, sounds great w/ 2 KT 150’s per channel, powerful!, crystal clear, detailed & dead silent when it should be. Sounds come out of complete blackness & stop very quickly w/ a very natural decay that I think is all important for realistic sound reproduction. 

It is truly a fully handmade, point to point wired, artisan American product that combines old school integrity & quality w/ modern design & parts quality. If you’re in the market for a great integrated  amp, seriously consider it, its amongst the very best.

I finally had a chance to listen to Rogers High Fidelity 65-v2 at a friend’s place last night. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. I can’t believe how good this amp sounds -- details galore, powerful but still keeps the nuances that is the province of EL34 tubes. I was amazed by the holographic image this amp projects. We listened in both triode and ultralinear modes ... both are excellent in their own way.

I’m going to bring it over to my house over the weekend and see how it performs in my main system (Harbeth SHL5+, AH Qualiton a50i). I’ll share more impressions next week, but I must say the ’purity’ of the sound that I heard today was something else. I’ve heard other amps at his house (he goes through gear like socks), but both of us were impressed by how well this amp performed. And believe me, this guy has some uber expensive tube gear (ARC, VAC, Conrad Johnson, McIntosh).

Well done Rogers!!!

A few of the brands you mentioned are made wholly overseas and I’m sorry but their build and quality do not rank with Rogers High Fidelity.

I’ve owned my original model EHF-100 for a long time and it beats out alot of other comparable tube integrateds out there. They are worth every penny.

 

ENJOY!

I read the rave reviews of Rogers High Fidelity. I stumbled in The Stereo Exchange in NYC. I saw my amp, EHF200mk2 on display. Me wife thought it was beautiful. I asked for a demo. The amp was hooked up to DeVore Silverback Reference speakers. Immediately I was taken by the sound. The Rogers really took control of the speakers. Deep bass and beautiful highs and everything in between . My wife said why don’t you buy them. I said no but locked that sound into my head. Fas forward a few years, I finally purchased my dream speakers. Nola Metro Gold3. They we not cheap. I ran them with a Cary amp. That Rogers amp still had my attention. They offer an in-house audition. They never went back. I’m still amazed by the amp every time I listen to it. Yesterday I had the head guy from my hi-end audio shop in to fix my turntable. He was in awe with my system. First thing he said… oh my god listen to that bass. Nola and Rogers pair up very nicely.

I read the rave reviews of Rogers High Fidelity. I stumbled in The Stereo Exchange in NYC. I saw my amp, EHF200mk2 on display. Me wife thought it was beautiful. I asked for a demo. The amp was hooked up to DeVore Silverback Reference speakers. Immediately I was taken by the sound. The Rogers really took control of the speakers. Deep bass and beautiful highs and everything in between . My wife said why don’t you buy them. I said no but locked that sound into my head. Fas forward a few years, I finally purchased my dream speakers. Nola Metro Gold3. They we not cheap. I ran them with a Cary amp. That Rogers amp still had my attention. They offer an in-house audition. They never went back. I’m still amazed by the amp every time I listen to it. Yesterday I had the head guy from my hi-end audio shop in to fix my turntable. He was in awe with my system. First thing he said… oh my god listen to that bass. Nola and Rogers pair up very nicely.

Beautiful amps and I've read some very positive reviews. Would love to hear one sometime.

I find it a little odd that no one mentioned that Roger from Rogers High Fidelity chimed in months ago with an answer from his perspective.  I don't have a Rogers (not that i wouldn't want one!!!) but I thought that was kinda classy and wanted to note.  And his products carry transferable warranties?  Very nice.  They look beautiful. 

gotta be careful with the notion that $/pound is a good measure of amplifier quality

Who ever could you mean a'la Raven and Tekton? 

I'm still surprised at the lack of chatter around this brand. It is made in the USA, seems to be good quality and prices are comparable to Raven Audio. Maybe Rogers should plant shills on this site pitching their products a' la Raven and Tekton ad infinitum. Just kidding! 

I’ve seen but not heard Rogers  amps and they look very nice for the price.

Generally you do get what you pay for in audio. The PrimaLuna (for me) punched above it’s class. Perhaps someday they will make a more powerful Amp or integrated.

IMO the Rogers High Fidelity integrated that’s built so well delivers like I was using separates. It’s a 60 LB beast. I have had a lot of equipment but Rogers HighFi, after two years, isn’t going anywhere.

Also it’s a great looking integrated. 

one would hope the rogers kwm88 is somewhat better than the primaluna, as it is 2-3x the price...

I had a PrimaLuna HP Integrated (using 88’s and upgraded pre tubes) and replaced it with a KWM-88 Integrated Amplifier. I loved the PL until the KWM-88 Integrated Amp blew the PL away. My speakers aren’t too efficient and I wanted more to drive them. More I got! Additionally I had to turn my sub way way down as suddenly the bass came shockingly alive.

A few HiFi pals also give it praise, even Bob.

At low volumes there’s a fullness that’s a fantastic. The dynamics were noticeably improved. 

You can try before you buy. I bought a "used" one from Roger.

He knows his stuff.

Roger designs truly amazing sounding amps that are made in the United States with quality parts, point-to-point wiring and beefy transformers.

I had the opportunity to meet with Roger at his shop, his passion for audio and focus on customer satisfaction should be the benchmark for the industry.

His amps also carry a lifetime warranty, which speaks volumes about the confidence he has in the build quality.

I own PrimaLuna dialogue premier mono blocks and matching pre amp, a Cayin A100t Mk2 , Cary Sli80 and the Rogers EHF 200 Mk2. I enjoy all of them. I believe the Rogers to be the best of them. I have them mated to Nola Metro Gold2 speakers. I tried all different amps on the Nola. The Roger Fidelity clearly bested all of them. With the Rogers/ Nola notes hand in mid air. Separation of instruments is amazing each instrument can be heard with in its own space. Excellent on classical music. Excellent dynamics. Out of all the amps I own, Rodgers also has the best bass. It’s an overall performer doing everything excellent. On another note Rogers may have the best customer service in the industry. They answer emails and respond on weekends! Life time warranty. I will never part with this amp. Yes it’s pricey, but not for what you get.

I own PrimaLuna dialogue premier mono blocks and matching pre amp, a Cayin A100t Mk2 , Cary Sli80 and the Rogers EHF 200 Mk2. I enjoy all of them. I believe the Rogers to be the best of them. I have them mated to Nola Metro Gold2 speakers. I tried all different amps on the Nola. The Roger Fidelity clearly bested all of them. With the Rogers/ Nola notes hand in mid air. Separation of instruments is amazing each instrument can be heard with in its own space. Excellent on classical music. Excellent dynamics. Out of all the amps I own, Rodgers also has the best bass. It’s an overall performer doing everything excellent. On another note Rogers may have the best customer service in the industry. They answer emails and respond on weekends! Life time warranty. I will never part with this amp. Yes it’s pricey, but not for what you get.

Hi--This is Roger from Rogers High Fidelity. Let me know what questions I can answer for you. Regarding time on the used sites, that is likely due to the transferability of our legendary lifetime warranty. The sale needs to go thru us or one of our authorized dealers to maintain the chain of custody. We absolutely service all of our gear but it needs to come back to us to re-instate the warranty. We also sell certified used and demo gear directly so I think many folks enjoy dealing with the factory. Regarding the comment about a "narrow" product line---we build what sells---what customers want. Integrated amps are hot today much better fit for younger, space and money constrained enthusiasts. Our reviews have been good and all of our customers stay satisfied---probably why there isn't much product in the used markets. With lifetime warranties, folks tend to keep our artisan made products---Roger

@jjss49 This makes sense. But at the same time, I see other small'ish companies like Rave Audio that fit the description, and just like Rogers, not too many reviews but they seem to get a lot of 'word of mouth' type of push especially here on this site. I was just curious and have no affiliation with Rogers whatsoever.

It would be nice if a Rogers owner can chime in.

tiny company
narrow product line
relative newcomer (10 years or so)
NOT affiliated with the esteemed rogers of the uk of bbc ls3/5a fame
quite good, but short of 'great' products by reviews i have seen iirc (i have not had one personally)