Rouge Audio RP-7

Do they come in any other color?

I had a RH-5 in house for a couple of weeks.  I think it represents Rogue's best value.  You get a full preamp, balanced in and balanced out, AND a headphone amp.  It has three levels of gain, adjustable from the front panel.  I think the display could be nicer looking and the remote is cheesy.  Still it costs exactly half the RP-7. Narrowly beaten out by a Backert.  BTW it was utterly quiet on all three gain levels.

Ha. I realized I misspelled it soon after I posted. It's there forever now :)

I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences with the Rogue preamps. I didn't realize they all have a phono stage. Was hoping they had a pre without one. I enjoy what my present seperate phono pre can do.  Would the RH 5 be a good way to go if I wanted to get my foot in the door? Example, if I didn't enjoy it...the rp7 or rp9 prob wouldn't improve my impressions 2 much? Or are they not even comparable on any level?

I agree. Their remote looks like it came from Topping. 

I read this posting with interest. I had recommended Rogue  to someone about twenty years ago. It blew a tube shortly after my friend received his… it took out the channel. The owner argued that it was not covered by warranty… the tube did it, although it was only a month old. I was humiliated. So, I do not normally comment on Rouge. But this chain is not much of an endorsement.

I would look at an Used Audio Research preamp. They are world class, and if you are spending $5K, you should get something really outstanding. Built like a tank, ready for a lifetime of outstanding performance. Look at ARC Referebce 3 or higher.