Aug 9, 2020 · I've gone through a few NOS rolls-- "mid grade" Amperex (too sharp/ trebly), Radiotechniques (these were really nice!) in my RP7, til I settled on what I have now and am not changing anytime soon. RCA Black Plates 5814A as main, Tung Sol black glass as followers. Sparkly, ever so slightly creamy, rich, but not at all bloated. Smooth.

Sep 8, 2021 · I’ve owned two Modwright LS100s, and a SWL 9.0 Anniversary, The LS100 is one of Dan’s older designs. It is considerably noisier than any other tube preamplifier that I have owned, including Rogue and Aesthetix.

Feb 22, 2019 · In addition to the Stereophile link you posted, The Absolute Sound has just awarded the RP7 a Product of the Year Award for 2018. GoldprintAudio , Feb 22, 2019 #2

Aug 9, 2020 · Mullard- Edge was gone and I knew I would keep the RP7, smooth slightly less dynamic and detailed Cifte/Mazda- dynamic, detailed without etch, airy Brimar- not tested yet I should note I only placed the above in the front two positions of …

Jul 13, 2020 · I have an RP-7 and am very happy with it. I am no less happy because of the appearance of the RP-9. A look at what information Rogue provides (which does not include a look inside the RP-9) seems to show these units are identical save for the tubes, and whatever change in circuitry is needed to accommodate them.

Mar 18, 2025 · The $350 price on the Unison is out of line. Made of wood with an aluminum control panel, the inside looks like some Rube Goldberg setup. It's like modern electronics never happened. My Rogue RP5 preamp came with a plastic remote control. For $75, they will sell you a wonderful all aluminum remote for the RP7 preamp.

Oct 3, 2023 · The RP7 was actually too sweet and rolled off, too polite too. Burnished and slightly veiled and again did not respond well to NOS tubes. The Rp5 is right in the middle and would be a perfect match with the Parasound.

May 13, 2022 · These are defnitely interesting and out of the norm for American black plates. I have a pair of the Lansdale 12au7 and used them for a while the Rogue RP7 I used to have. There's definitely much more top end energy than any black plate I've used. If ones system veers towards the "dark" these would be good tubes.

Mar 2, 2019 · You need to get an RP5 or RP7 to hear what a full, dedicated Rogue preamp sounds like. Since the tube section in their hybrid integrated amps are only designed as drivers for the Class D section, comparing that with the Reference from ARC is …