Drumsgreg...Have you had a chance to hear the zero auto transformer yet and would I benefit even though I'm using a ss amp(Odyssey Stratos w/ cap upgrade)? Also, is their a website for the zero auto transformer? |
Drumsgreg, so if I was to upgrade my 66 to the Magnum version and with the mod you mentioned to use the other tube, would the cost be $250. or more? I've been pretty happy with my 66 so far and haven't done any tube rolling so, I think the upgrade to the Magnum 66 instead of going to a 99 would cost less and worth a try. I noticed on your sales feedback that you use to have Maggies and sold them to someone. Did you happen to have the 1.6qr? I'm using:Cary 303/100 cdp->Coincident cst ic.->Rogue 66 stock->Coincident cst ic.->Odyssey Stratos w/ cap upgrade->AP Oval 9 biwired->Magnepan 1.6qr. I've also considered adding a Rel sub with the maggies and think that it might be a better upgrade than going from the 66 to a 99. What would you think? |
Thanks for the reply Drumsgreg. I went to the site and wasn't able to find the price for the zero autotransformer. How do you think they would make a difference in my system and how much do they cost for a pair? Thanks in advance. Bradz |
Has anyone gone from the stock Rogue 66 lsr to the Magnum version and with what results? Would I benefit more going from a 66 to the 99 or upgrading my 66 to the Magnum version? |
Would the Magnum 66 be comparable to a stock 99 or is it like comparing apples to oranges? Also, how would you describe the change in sound going from the 12au7 to the E80cc tube and which unit do you have Greg? Thanks in advance. Brad |
Glad to hear Drumsgreg that you like your zero's! Would I benefit more though by changing my current Odyssey Stratos amp(around 150 w/4 ohm) and going with something like the Innersound esl amp(600w/4ohm) instead of the zero's? For a little more $, I could buy a used Innersound with much more power and sell my Odyssey. What do you think? Also, if the zero's were in my system, would I not use my speaker cables?Thanks in advance for any response! |
Drumsgreg, I'm using a pair of Magnepan 1.6qr's. How are the zero's working out for you these days? I think I'll send out my stock 66 next week for the Magnum upgrade and plan on asking him about the E80cc tube and the power supply hole thingy. I haven't had a chance to reply since I've been out of town and just returned. Thanks! |
I'm using a Rogue 66 pre and will getting my Rogue 99 next week. Once I listen to the two pre's, what change in sound will I hear going from the 66 to the 99? |
Drumsgreg, Glad to hear that the zero's are working out for you! I haven't had a chance to talk to Paul yet, and might be upgrading my amp in the very near future. At one time I believe I saw that you live in the Carolina's? Am I correct? I'm in Wilmington,N.C., and if you want to hear the maggies again and you are near by, we could meet. I've been curious as to how the Rogue 120's would sound on my maggies so, we might be of value to each other! Let me know either way! |
I noticed that there is a audible distortion/hum coming out of my right channel. Could this be the power supply issue others have posted about, or might it be a tube going bad? By the way, I have the Rogue 66. Is one tube for the left and one tube for the right channel? Any suggestions where this might be coming from? Thanks |
Actually the hum/distortion I mentioned earlier is coming from both speakers. It is not as audible now that I'm using another amp. It could possibly just be dirty ac from the wall. Could someone else who experienced the power supply hum from their Rogue describe the sound? |
Hola Buckingham,
I bought a stock 99 last week for a KILLER price....$1270. delivered to my door! The upgrade to the Magnum version may come later. From what I've read about the 66 and 99, I also think the 6sn7 tube will smooth things out. We will see. On my stock 66's power supply, I noticed a plastic cover on one end opposite side of where the cord comes out. Is this the place to fill with sand? What kind of sand do you use....only silica sand, which resists moisture? How much sand do I use in the power supply? Sorry about all the questions, but I'd like to know. Just recently, I've also upgraded my amp. The new amp compared to my previous amp, brought out more of the signal and sometimes I feel that it should be more smooth sounding. Hopefully, the 6sn7 tube in the 99 will do it for me. |
How long does it take for the 99 to fully break in? |
Bum deal...Have you contacted the seller? |
Spud,
I too have to agree with everyone else here about the service Mark offers to his customers. I purchused a Rogue 99 and found out that it was considered a "older" model because of some noise coming from the power supply. I was ready to purchuse some of the Russian nos tubes ($80./set) and Mark mentioned the Magnum upgrade which he even offered to me at a lower price. Needless to say, I went for the Magnum upgrade which would allow it to be fully checked out and updated. I agree with others here that you should go for the Magnum upgrade because you too might have a older 66. Good luck and keep us posted. |
My Rogue 99 is upgraded to the Magnum and is being shipped to me soon! Man, I can't wait! Mark recommended from 100-200 hrs. of break in. How do the Russian nos tubes sound in the Rogue? |
