ROGUE AUDIO 88 AMP

Yea Carl,they are little buggers.Don't lose one! Have you had contact with Mark O'brien yet? Remember you have to be patient with tubes.30 hours minimum and up to 200 hours for full burn in.Im sure you already knew that,Im just trying to be helpful.Mario offered me the Sonic Frontiers ST-40 for $1200.00 he said its in mint minus condition.Sure is tempting!! Would you have bought the ST-40 over the 88 if you had found one?

Yea,tubes have a midrange purity thats hard to beat.I love the airy soundstaging tubes give also.You know you wont gwt the bass slam you get with your Krell 250 regardless of what tube amp one gets.BUT..I feel the bass from tubes is more organic and real life sounding than solid state.IMHO But you know how BIASED I am !! Also the H.F.'s are a bit rolled off with tubes also,BUT again I feel that adds to the warmth and realism of the music.Am I biased or what??? Anyway,I am glad your off to a positive start.If you contact Mark,tell him Dave(tube rush) said hello.He is a great guy,ask him for a T-shirt!!!

Tmi2..My question was kind of a joke directed to another member who just bought the 88.Sorry,it is confusing.I agree!! All the Rogue products are incredible!! Mark O'Brian is a true craftsman.He will make his company BIG.He has or is working on factory upgrades for all his products all ready.Has a new integrated coming soon also,"THE TEMPEST" My 99 preamp with phono is a giant killer!!! I love it!! I want the M-120's when I can swing them.