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Any love for the Rogue Ares

I am considering this phono stage for a low-output, 0.28 cartridge. It is also available with a Cinemag 1131 Blue built in, as an upgrade over the standard transformer. I believe the std built in SUT is another Cinemag, the 3440.
fjn04
aronsss
110 posts
 
I have the Rogue Ares with an upgraded transformer and use an Ortofon SPU Royal N with an Ortofon arm on my Technics SP10Mk2.
I LOVE this phono pre. It is transparent, fast and musical and a fraction of of the price of its competitors. I believe it handily beat the phono section on the Shindo Monbrison I had with an Auditorium 23 SET. I bought it based on its review in 10Audio and the recommendation of John Rutan. It is money extremely well spent.
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
What cartridge did you have running in to the A23 std. Is your observation based on comparing the Monbrison vs Ares in the same system? I appreciate and respect your opinion, but am curious about the details of this comparison. Cheers-Don
abhi123
8 posts
 
Any recommendations on what tubes work best with the Ares ? 
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