Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M

@cellorover 
have you heard either amp ? 
few people have heard the new Dragon based on the latest Ncore modules 1. since it is new and 2. covid effects on audio shows and dealers since the DragoN was introduced.  

OP there is a nice write up on the DragoN in TAS including product of the year.  

I have not heard either but have a local (1hr) dealer who carries both but I think at this point availability might be a challenge.  I plan to demo but wanted to hear others experience as well.  Thanks for reference to TAS. 

I am very familiar with both BC and Rogue lines though not as much those specific models. Own BC ref1000ms and have heard and considered other Rogue hybrid gear for the future.

I don’t think you can go wrong either way but the idea of a hybrid power amp like that as compared to a hybrid integrated amp like Rogue Pharoah or Sphinx is new to me. WOuld love to hear the Dragon. On paper it is one I would strongly consider. I am a fan in general of tube/Class D hybrid sound but also am always looking to lose the tubes whenever possible.

If you want to keep a few tubes in the picture that Dragon amp is one way to do it.

I also have a BC c5i Integrated amp. SImilar Class D amp but no tubes, all digital. Different sound!

Which is better? I think it comes down strictly to personal preferences. Both options are  likely in the same league.

Thanks for more to think about.  My thought was if I go BC snd want to play with tubes can always add tube pre.  As a matter of fact was thinking about a Rogue pre.  Initially going to use my DAC as pre.  I guess these are all first world problems.  Thanks again for sharing your experience as thoughts.  

Thanks for more to think about.  My thought was if I go BC snd want to play with tubes can always add tube pre.  As a matter of fact was thinking about a Rogue pre.  Initially going to use my DAC as pre.  I guess these are all first world problems.  Thanks again for sharing your experience as thoughts.