I bought a year old RP5 last fall and have been very happy with it, afaik it has the factory supplied tubes. It is driving a pair of PS Audio m-700's. to me it's dead quiet and musical. I will say I'm not a fan of the phono section, I use a home built La Pacifica that does a very nice job.
Rogue audio RP-7 versus PS Audio BHK preamplifier
I have an old Rogue Audio Super Magnum 99 tube preamplifier that I will be replacing in the not too far future. I really liked the sound of the magnum 99 except for the tube hiss. It’s not audible when playing music but still bothers me, particularly when the volume is low. It also constructs the soundstage, an effect that is evident when I connect the external DAC directly to the amplifier.
from what I read both of these models should be a significant improvement over the magnum 99. I am wondering if anyone who have heard them both has any opinions/thoughts on how they compare.
from what I read both of these models should be a significant improvement over the magnum 99. I am wondering if anyone who have heard them both has any opinions/thoughts on how they compare.