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Rogue Audio Metis Magnum upgrade.

Hello,
I’ve been running a Metis for over 10 years. I have used it with a few different amps including an NAD 2400, Will Vincent ST-70 and a McCormack DNA-125. I have enjoyed it with all these combos. I like the design of it, I also like it has a phono pre-amp and a headphone amp. I have at least 10 pairs of 6sn7 tubes I can roll in it. Right now I’m using some GE 6sn7GTA’s from 1952.
My question is has anyone compared the sound of the stock Metis to the Magnum version? Since I like the pre I’m thinking of sending it in for an upgrade. I’ve searched the web, but haven’t really found any good comparisons.

Thanks,
Tommy
tommy583

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tommy583 OP
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Hey guys. Yes I got the Metis upgraded to magnum status. It took about a month from sending it there to getting it back. They even sent it back in a new box. I did take before and after pics if the inside, but I’m not sure how to post the pics here. I guess I can post them to my system page. From what I can tell they upgraded all the stuff they quoted including adding 2 larger coupling caps that weren’t in there before. The sound is more open and the dynamics increased noticeably. There is more bass slam and a quieter background overall. It really sounds like a new, better pre-amp. They sent a pair of new issue Tung Sol tubes with it as well. I didn’t try them though, I went with a pair of NOS Sylvania 6ns7W black base tubes. I also changed the power cord from a Signal cable magic to a JPS Labs PAC lite cable. I feel it was $450 plus shipping well spent. I really like it and plan on keeping it for a long time. I posted before and after pics on my system page.

tommy583 OP
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Well by the responses I have received so far I can understand why I couldn't find much on the web.  Has anyone gone from any base Rogue equipment up to the same equipment in Magnum form?  I guess I'm just wondering if the improvement is worth the cost of the upgrade.  I have heard about great overall improvements on some brands of gear when they are hot rodded by the manufacturer, just wondering if this is one of them.

Thanks,
Tommy
tommy583 OP
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Yes I have talked to them thru email.  This is what they told me.

We do still offer the Magnum Upgrade for the Metis. This upgrade will improve dynamics and detail, while providing a larger soundstage and better transparency. This upgrade is $450 + shipping and include the following:

- Larger power supply

- Power supply upgrades

- Hex Fred high speed diodes

- Coupling cap upgrades

- Polypropylene bypass capacitors in filters

- Dale Vishay resistors in critical spots

- Cardas output wiring

- Gold tube sockets

I just wanted to get some feedback from anyone who has had this or a similar mod done.

Thanks,
Tommy
tommy583 OP
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Well I sent my pre amp off to Rogue to get the magnum upgrade.  I took before pics of the inside, to see what is changed when I get it back.  I will post an update after I have a chance to listen to it for a while when it comes back.
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