Rogue Owners Unite

Hello new on this forum but have been a rogue owner and audiogon member for ten years or so. After a bad tube and reading some Super Magnum info I've taken my M120 and 99 into rogue for some repair and updating. The 99 is going from magnum to Super mag, but not sure about the M120 they can get repaired but if I'm going to update now would be the time. So question would be who's compared the 120 to 150 and or the 180. and what are your thoughts on the differences . The ONLY compliant have had with any of the Rogue gear is how hard the M120s are on tubes I've had some very pricey tubes go bad prematurely and while it could be 100% on the tubes quality control. I have to wonder if the amps would be a bit easier on them could I still have those great sounding Tesla (KR-KT88) (now known as EAT).

V4s have always been on my short list of wish to own. I had the Quick silfer line stage and KT88s prior to the Rogues Nice Tube sound , compared to rogues "CrossOver" sound .
Just ordered the 99 Upgrade and decided on the 180s so we shall see.

The quicksilver was a more traditional "tube" sound Very lush and smooth. The preamp was a bit dull if not matched well (Dynaco st70) But sounded downright exciting with my brothers Onkyo M504 and the Alisons CD9s . I liked them very much but wanted something with a bit more detail and bottom end grunt. would love to try the V4s still.

The quicksilver was a more traditional "tube" sound Very lush and smooth. The preamp was a bit dull if not matched well (Dynaco st70) But sounded downright exciting with my brothers Onkyo M504 and the Alisons CD9s . I liked them very much but wanted something with a bit more detail and bottom end grunt. would love to try the V4s still.

Once I break in the Gold Lions I would like to try some 6L6 . I really like the (flying C) SVKT88. Always looking to match the sound I got from my old Czech Tesla.

I believe the 120s were an isolated issue. from talking to mark and reading other post I have no reason to think this occurs in any of their other amps . I would call Mark at Rogue if you have any concerns.

Bad Match Warning for Rogue 99
I had recently bought and installed with great success some small signal 12AU7/ 12AX7 tubes in my Rogue ares and EE minimax phono and pre so it was with great anticipation that I bought a set of 4 Psvane CV181.
Well after letting them sit for a week I installed them and lit them up over night. Morning came turned on the Power amps and left everything warming up for the afternoon and time to try them came and well lets just say Disappointing. The hum was noticeable even at fairly low levels Sound was ok but they hadn't opened up yet. Wondering if it could be that the cover is off? Well lets put it on . Wait It doesn't fit Tubes are to tall . Not a good thing . Contact seller They are willing to give me new tubes that will also not fit. So options are Sell them at a lost or spend more and buy a second cover popping holes on the mesh and trying that. Any Ideas where I might find one . Going to contact Mark one of these days to see if he has a damaged one for cheap . I think its the tube not the cover . all suggestions welcome . BTW Very happy with Rogue Gear which consist of the Ares, 99 Super Mag and 180 Mags . Front end pieces are Shelter 901 on VPI HR-X and a Eastern Electric Minimax CD .

Looking for a rogue 99 pre in NJ/NY area to do a comparison between the standard my 99 Mag and Super mag . I loved my Magnum then upgraded it to SM status . Now I'm curious as to what the differences are and plan to do a live comparison.

Anyone hear of a new preamp from rogue? A buddies of mine said he had read something a month ago and I cant find anything . He said it wasnt the Athena or hera 2