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Where to go from Rogue M-150 amps?

I'm curious the hear the responses and opinions on this question. What would a be a good upgrade from the M-150s. I'm not really interested in the factory upgrade to the M-180. I'm currently using my 150s with the Perseus preamp and Vandersteen speakers. Overall, I'm very pleased with them. Great bass authority and control. The mid are good, but could be a little more fleshed out and intimate IMO. The highs and detail is there; however, more air on the top end would be a plus. I'd like to stay tube, but will consider SS. Monoblocks are desired but not an absolute must. The amps must work well with Vandersteens as they are my speaker of choice followed by Magnepan; but I will probably stay with the Vandersteen line for a while.

Thanks!
techguy0192

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zd542
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I use 2 Ayre V-5's on my Vandersteen's. The Rogue's are great but even 1 V-5 would be a big step up.
zd542
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"The M-150s have a retail of $5K. So, I would be looking for something in the $6K to $10K MSRP range."

Why would that even matter? Spend more just for the sake of spending more? I won't tell you what to do, but I highly recommend picking a new amp based on sound quality and not price. If you don't, you'll fail.
zd542
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I had a VT-100. Its very good but comes up short compared to a V-5. The ARC has a bit of an electronic sound to it in the upper frequencies. I didn't notice it with my ProAc's but you would definately hear it on the Vandersteen.

Also, someone else mentioned imaging and SS. I have now, and in the past, owned some very good ss and tube amps and nothing compares to the Ayre V-5 with imaging. The closest is my VAC 30/30. Its very good but as good as the Ayre.

Another poster mentioned Quicksilver. If you stay with tubes, you would have a tough time beating a pair of V-4's. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them for myself. The only problem is that they are big too.
zd542
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"07-15-13: Saki70
Techguy0192 ;
How do the Rogues better the Quicksilvers ?"

What model Quicksilver's? More than 1 has come up here.
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