I owned RP-5 paired with Stereo 100. Great amp but preamps (RP-1 and RP-5) didn’t impress me despite endless tube rolling.
I owned several ARC preamps in the past as well albeit not in the same system and not paired with ST100.
I’d go for Audio Research LS28 or Ref and eventually upgrade the M180 to the ARC as well. Rogue is great don’t get me wrong but Audio Research is Audio Research.
Step up From Rogue RP-5
Hello, first time poster here.
My system currently consists of Rogue Audio RP-5, Rogue MP-180 Monoblocks, denafrips Venus II DAC with Focal Sopra n2 speakers. That upgrade itch is there :) I’m curious about the ARC LS28SE also its big brother the 6SE in comparison. I like the price of the LS28SE more of course, but wonder what you give up from the 6SE.
Love to hear your thoughts.
Cheers!