Rogue Owners Unite


Hello Rogue Owners. The goal of this thread is to let Rogue owners discuss the tubes they have tried in their amps/preams and discuss other tweeks that have been implemented with success. It would also be nice if you'd post your system components to help us compare notes.
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Thanks for the prompt response Rmar. I should have mentioned mine is a line only preamp. I will contact Mark about buying a set of the NOS Sylvania tubes. I am using NOS GE 6SN& tubes now.
I have:

Vandersteen 2ce's with a pair of W2 subwoofers

rega RP1 with Ortofon Blue

Rega Apollo R

Working with my local store and looking at Rouge.

Cronus 2300.00
Atlas/Metis 3500.00
Audio 99 and M150's used 5000.00

I went in to look at differences of first two and noticed used.

This will probably be my last Pre/Amp upgrade ever.

My questions are as I have never owned tube equipment.

Is there a major cost of replacing tubes over time? I probably will always be a stock tube person as I am the kind of guy who wants to just listen.

Is there a MAJOR difference in Cronus vs Atlas / Metis sound? The store I am loyal to does not have the best auditioning space.

Is the 99 / M150's a great deal or just an okay deal in your opinion? Seems to me it is like getting a "free" preamp. They are 3 years old with "low" hours on tubes. They were bought at same store and customer upgraded tubes.

Thanks for your opinions
It is good to see so many Rogue owners. It surely indicates a vote of confidence for the product.

I don't want to high-jack the thread, but has anyone auditioned or owned the new Rogue Sphinx integrated amp (100 RMS) I am considering downsizing again, and want to buy a first rate IA with above average phono stage for possible later analog restart Will appreciate any comments. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Adagios.
I heard the Sphinx in an audio shop here in Chicago. And it sounded great. A very impressive unit for the price.

Though, that said, I loved the sound of the Acoustic Zens I heard at Axpona with the tube amps they were paired with. I personally would go with a tubed integrated with the Acoustic Zens. The Rogue tube integrateds aren't too much more than the Sphinx. I would personally use the Sphinx much like I used my Butler 2250: for speakers that are less efficient and thus might make appropriate all-tibe gear cost prohibitive. But for a speaker at 90dB and up I would go all tube instead of hybrid if you are looking for some tube sound.