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Upgrade from Rogue RP-7

I currently have  RP-7 pre which I am looking to upgrade. I will be looking at preowned equipment. Some of the pre's I have been reading good stuff about are listed below but I dont know if there is a definite pecking order in terms of SQ. I listen to mostly Jazz, Vocals some classical bit not a lot. My power amp is a CJ Premiere 12 monblock (and soon NAD M23 for a summer amp). My speakers are of my own 3 way design 12/5/1 drivers. You advice and thought are appreciated. Thank you.

Ayre KX-5 Twenty

Bryston BP 17 cubed

Aesthetix Calypso (Signature?)

Rogue RP9

Zest Leto.

 

 

jimbones
soix
9,403 posts
 

@smatsui I was going to recommend the LTA MicroZOTL preamp.  In what areas did you find the Holo superior to it?  I’d still recommend the OP give the LTA a try with the trial period. 

smatsui
167 posts
 

I found the Holo Serene KTE to be more transparent than the LTA Microzotl reference preamp.  Bass seemed to faster and better controlled.  Imagining was more clearly defined.   I also give the Serene the edge in tonality and timbre.  I think the Serene provides more meat on the bones than the LTA.

soix
9,403 posts
 

@smatsui Wow.  That’s saying a lot.  Being more transparent along with having more meat on the bones than the LTA is quite an accomplishment.  Thanks for your thoughts!

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