Rogue RP-1 Amp recommendations


Looking for a good match under $2000 new or used. A/B, Class D, Tube.

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Yeah, need more info to go on here — “a good match” could mean anything.  At the very least what amp and speakers you’re using now and what specific improvements and sound characteristics are you looking for?  Also, are you looking for new or used?

I had an Odyssey Stratos amp with my Rogue RP-5.  It was a fantastic match.

You can find a rogue stereo amp or mono blocks for under 2k, all tube, lots of power. The m120 magnums I had were fantastic, wish I hadn’t sold them.

In my opinion, the best $2K tube amp you will ever own is a pre-owned Cary, Rocket 88 (R version). They sell for $17-$1800 maybe a few dollars more for a super clean piece with all the boxes, manuals and depending on what tubes come with. It's a KT88 based amp that runs in Triode Class A (30watts x 2) or Ultralinear Class/A/B (60watts x 2). I've used one in the past with both KT88 and EL34s and the amp is super respnsive to those two different power tubes. Find one & buy it... you'll agree. The "R" Version has all the magic.

I ran a PS Audio S300 with my RP-1 for several years and was very happy, find those for around $1K.  Then I found a Quad Artera Stereo for $1.5K and moved to that and also happy.    Bryston 3B SST over on USAM in your price range that might be a good match,  need to check the specs of course as others have suggested figure out more requirements. 

One tweak with the RP-1 that also yielded positive results was moving to a set of Mullard tubes.