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Does anyone out there NOT hear a difference in CD
I'm using a classe ca 300 power-amp and a Rogue Metis tube pre-amp. I also have Usher 6371 floorstanding speakers. 
Rogue Metis pre amp
UPDATE: I received a new pre from Rogue and have to say I'm very impressed. As assumed, it isn't the most quiet unit in the world but it does sound very, very good. Customer service is top notch too. 
pre-amp unacceptable noise level?
The dealer was very cooperative along with Rogue and a new one is being sent. Rogue customer service along with the dealer has been outstanding so far. 
Rogue Metis pre amp
UPDATE: I took it back to the dealer and he confirmed their was a problem with it. Rogue agreed to send an new one immediately. The customer service from Rogue and my dealer has been outstanding regarding the matter. I'll have to see how this one ... 
Rogue Metis pre amp
Noisy as in buzzing/humming/ combination of noise that is distracting. Sort of like the sound of a refrigerator but maybe a little more high pitched. 
Rogue Metis pre amp
I don't think it's a ground issue because I've tried all ways to correct that including cheater plugs etc. 
pre-amp unacceptable noise level?
The noise is the same level whether the volume is up or down. It's independent of the volume level. The problem is during softer passages or listening at lower volumes the noises/buzz/humm/hiss whatever it is can be heard over the music. It can be... 
pre-amp unacceptable noise level?
UPDATE: when I switch out to my old preamp the same type of noise is still there, just much quieter. You can hear it maybe up to 1ft. away from the speaker. It seems as if this amp is just accentuating the noise to an obnoxious degree. 
pre-amp unacceptable noise level?
I'd say hum and hiss + buzzing. It's just noise which can be heard in the room when the unit is turned on. About 20 seconds after you turn it on the buzzing/hissing/humming starts. 
pre-amp unacceptable noise level?
Not sure how to bias tubes? This is my first tube pre-amp. Also, after hooking up my old solid state pre amp I noticed the system noise I'm talking about is present, but not as loud as with the rogue. Is it possible the noise is originating in my ... 
pre-amp unacceptable noise level?
I don't have t.v. hooked up into it. It's just a 2 channel rig with a cd player and I haven't hooked up my turntable yet. 
pre-amp unacceptable noise level?
I've tried cheater plugs with no luck. It's a Rogue Metis. 
Rogue Metis pre amp
Yes indeed it is noisy. It sounds like the Vegas strip in my listening room now. I'm not quite sure what to do about it. I was expecting a little noise but there is a very audible buzzing and humming from as far back as 10-15ft. 
Reducing cd tray noise
Sure I'll try it. Not quite sure what you mean by open and close rattle. It rattles when it is open? My noise is when a disc is spinning you can hear the disc scratching against the tray. I had a Pioneer elite pd 65 that when it was playing you co... 
Rogue Metis pre amp
I'll be pairing it with a Classe CA-300 power amp and Usher 6381's. I'm replacing a Classe cp-35, which is about 20 years old. I'm assuming it can't be any noisier than that one.