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Suggestions on Tube Pre-amp. Please

I looking for a used Tube Pre-amp 1000-1500.00.It will be matches with a Aragon 8008bb Amp pushing Tyler Ref.Monitors.
I have read a few review that describe the aragon sound as tad warm and darker. Sould I be looking for a Pre that is more detailed than tube like.
Models that I have concidered. Rouge Audio 66
BAT VK3i
Audible Illusions 3a

Thanks
Jim
jhmiles
greh
134 posts
 
I have the Rogue 66 Magnum and I'm very pleased with it.
If you buy a new one, you will probably want to replace the stock tubes but other than that it's, imho, one of the better values in audio.
And yes, customer service is some of the best I've encountered.
jsbail
368 posts
 
Sonic Frontiers line 1 should work well. The Sonic Frontiers preamps are some of the least tubelike tube preamps.
jhmiles OP
5 posts
 
Hey everyone thanks for the info. I have e-mailed the person here on Audiogon that has the Rogue 66 for sale for 825.00. Unit looks in good condition. Still waiting on a response from the owner. If I purchase this unit can I still have it upgraded to the Magnum?

Thanks
Jim
rgd
656 posts
 
Jim (sorry missed the "J" key the 1st time) - you can send it into Rogue and for $250 (+ freight both ways) you can get it upgraded. Check out the Rogue site to confirm price and details of the upgrade.
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bradz
229 posts
 
Good to hear that you plan on going with the Rogue 66! If you decide to upgrade the Rogue to a Magnum, all you have to do is call them first and then send the unit to Rogue. I upgraded my Rogue 99 to the Magnum and feel like it was a VERY worthwhile upgrade. Good luck and keep us posted.
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