Do not underestimate the Rogue Stereo 100. It is extremely "clean" with a low noise floor, very good detail and articulation. Although it is a tube amp, it is not overly warm and is definitely not "diffuse". I had one paired with Sonus Faber Amati tradition speakers and it was extremely good. I traded it for the Rogue Apollo Dark Monos which are truly spectacular. (Primary reason for trade was I felt I needed the extra power and wanted to make the next step in terms of articulation, lower still noise floor, etc.) Rogue is a quiet company. Mark Obrien is a genius in design and is nearly always available by phone to answer questions, discuss the components, etc. Fantastic support.
Then there were 2
OK I have 3 amps on my short list but one is not available due to supply chain issues.They are ARC Ref75SE, Rogue Stereo 100, (and not available is Quicksilver Mono KT/120)
Question sin it is down to the Rogue and ARC are the comparable (or as they say a coin flip?) or is one considerably better than the other.
I like the fact that the ARC use KT150 and the bias is accessible on front panel.
Question sin it is down to the Rogue and ARC are the comparable (or as they say a coin flip?) or is one considerably better than the other.
I like the fact that the ARC use KT150 and the bias is accessible on front panel.