I demoed an RP-1 in my system and ended up returning it due primarily to insufficient gain for my main source component, which has a relatively low output voltage. The dealer from whom I borrowed the launch-version RP-1 told me at the time that Rogue had just made some tweaks to the gain stage to give it more gain. He offered to let me ship it to Rogue for the update and then try it again, but I passed. In the right system I imagine it could be nice, but it was not a good match for mine. I tried a total of four preamps and settled on the Mark Levinson 326S, which is so great in so many ways that I have no desire to search out an elusive potential upgrade. The ML326S cost way more than the RP-1 and the other two preamps I tried, but the end-game nature of it could make it a relative bargain in the long run. Good luck with your search.
Rogue RP-1 pre-amp. Just another SS pre-amp, or high end caliber??
Rogue RP-1 was reviewed about 6 months ago in Stereophile I have not seen any other reviews. Does anyone own or have auditioned this pre-amp.
If so, is this just another solid pre-amp, or punches far above its price ($1695.00) and qualifies as a high end product worthy to be placed in systems between $5000-$15,000 Thank you