Phase inverted..why?

Geoffgarcia,

The Rogue66 inverts phase. So, this is 1 phase inversion.
Does the Rogue 88 invert phase?
If yes, this is the 2nd phase inversion. Hence, no need to cross speaker connections as 2 phase inversions of 180 degree brings you to 360 degrees, which is the same as zero phase inversion.

If the Rogue88 does *not* invert phase, then you have to cross speaker connections.

Hello Geoff,
Yes, like many tube preamps, the 66 is phase inverting. You should reverse the speaker wires on both channels as you state. You should also know that this is a subtle difference and many recordings are phase inverted so you
can't always have it in phase anyway. I hope this helps -- Mark

----- Original Message -----
From: "Geoff Garcia"
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Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 11:38 AM
Subject: Rogue m66 question on phase

> Hello!
> I read the forums on audiogon and have noticed a question that popped up about your m66 preamp and phase inversion.

> Currently I run the m66 to a m88 and have my speaker cables running + to + and - to -.
> From what I understand from this thread its saying I should run the speaker cables in a - to +, - to + fashion?
> Is this correct?
> Thanks for any help, Geoff

Now that I have my 66 magnum installed and have had a chance to experiment I hear no difference at all.

its difficult to hear phase problems unless you have an ear for them or test discs

Some years back reviewers were carping about absolute phase and audiophiles began to train themselves to here the difference in polarity. I couldn't hear it and I decided not to try. After all, if I couldn't hear the problem, there wasn't one.
The only phase issue I've been concerned about since is the phase relationship between my speakers and my subs.