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Which Preamp "internals" would you choose? Based on picture only

Please don't let country of origin influence, resale, etc. I'll keep it after I upgrade for a second system.  Just take into account the guts inside  (I'm no electrical guru so I am depending on people in the know). Of course, sound quality is the key. I know the Rogue is a favorite..however..it's still $1600. Is the Rogue really just an $800 preamp in a bigger box? I believe I am going to purchase one of these for short term and save up and get a much higher end preamp next year ($3500 +). I do need a pre for the next 9 or 10 months or so because I need inputs (I'm using my Pro-Ject MQA dac as a pre now, no analog inputs---actually sounds better than my Nova pre that I just sold)

All these have features and most importantly...the ability to switch inputs by remote (sorry Mapletree)

The rogue RP-1 is $1700 http://hometheaterhifi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rogue-rp-1-image3.jpg

The Pro-Ject Prebox RS is $650 http://s23.postimg.org/658xi67bv/image.jpg

Schiit Freya $700 (I would guess Saga is similar) http://www.schiit.com/public/upload/general/freya-PCB-1920.jpg

Also This Pro-ject all analog Prebox looks interesting..no internal pics $360.00 http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/pro-ject-pre-box-ds2-analogue-pre-amplifier?

Thanks for any opinions
aberyclark

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auxinput
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Pro-Ject Prebox RS - no linear power supply (unless you buy the additional external linear power supply for more money). Potentiometer volume control.

rogue RP-1 - very good linear power supply with good capacitance bank. I’m going to assume it uses a resistor-ladder volume control.  I also see a couple nice film/poly capacitors next to the tubes for better output audio quality.  Pro-Ject does not have anything like this.  It looks like all the op-amps are socketed, so it's possible you can try swapping out different op-amps for improved/changed sonic signature.

Schiit Freya - based on picture looks good. Based on feedback, it is an "okay" device.

In the end, you get what you pay for in most cases.

auxinput
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@teo_audio - that is all very interesting and education about ROHS solder, but what does it have to do with the OP's question about comparing 4 different preamp internal pictures?
auxinput
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Still not sure how this relates to the OPs question.  Are you saying that you can see if a unit uses RHOS solder just by looking at the internal photos?  If so, which preamp uses RHOS solder?
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