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Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M

Considering moving to either a Rogue DragoN or Bel Cato Ref600 M’s.  Current equipment: PrimaLuma HP Integrated, PS Audio Direct Stream Sr. DAC and Joseph Audio Prospectives.  Initially will use PS Audio as pre.  Looking for more headroom while maintaining classic tube like sound stage and move to US based equipment.  
Would like to hear others opinions / experience with Rogue and Bel Canto etc.  

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testrun OP
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Thanks for sharing your experience.  It really sounds like the same road.  At this point I’m leaning towards the RP7 with the BC 600m’s.  Thanks again for sharing you journey. 
testrun OP
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George I was wondering what you think about the build quality design quality of the Rogue RP-7? 

testrun OP
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Thanks for more to think about.  My thought was if I go BC snd want to play with tubes can always add tube pre.  As a matter of fact was thinking about a Rogue pre.  Initially going to use my DAC as pre.  I guess these are all first world problems.  Thanks again for sharing your experience as thoughts.  
testrun OP
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That is the direction I’m learning.  Thanks for the feedback.  
testrun OP
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Thanks for more to think about.  My thought was if I go BC snd want to play with tubes can always add tube pre.  As a matter of fact was thinking about a Rogue pre.  Initially going to use my DAC as pre.  I guess these are all first world problems.  Thanks again for sharing your experience as thoughts.  
testrun OP
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I have not heard either but have a local (1hr) dealer who carries both but I think at this point availability might be a challenge.  I plan to demo but wanted to hear others experience as well.  Thanks for reference to TAS. 
testrun OP
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That is where I am right now.  I have been in and out of tubes for the past 30 years.  It would not hurt my feelings at this point to get out of power tube replacement.  That is what is really diving my move.  I have not been a big fan of class D but it seems like the weaknesses are becoming less and less and losing the weight and heat is a plus.   
testrun OP
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My only input to start with is a PS Audio DAC. You offer interesting additional options. Thanks. 
testrun OP
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Thanks everyone for great feedback.  I’m going to do my best to do a home audition of both pieces.  Stay safe, healthy and warm!   
testrun OP
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Thanks for sharing.  I think I agree but will post once I have experience.  I've ordered the BC's and the Rogue RP7.
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