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Need Amp recommendation

Hello. I am looking for a amp recommendation to pair with my Rogue 99 Magnum preamp and Magnepan 1.6s… something in the modest range, say $400 to $500 (used) or less. Previously used a Rotel and would do so again, but feel there are better options out there.

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jbuhl
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If you are ok with Class D there are some good options. Personally I think Tube pre and modern class D implementations are a nice combo.  I ran a Rogue RP-1/S300 combo for years and enjoyed it very much.

PS Audio S300 (used)

 

W4S (new)

 

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jasonbourne52
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Topping PA5 for $349! Placed second to the Benchmark AHB2 at $3500! 48/83 wpc at 8/4 ohms - 0.1% distortion. Over 110 wpc at 1% distortion. Why pay more. The PA5 is state-of-the-art Class D! Don't be fooled by the low price! 

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jbuhl
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Peachtree over on TMR as well

 

paulcreed
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Smart move to up budget. If it was me and I owned the Rogue I would find a warm tube like solid state that has high current that doubles between 4 and 8 ohms.
 

The Rogue is not a lush tube preamp but when matched with a warm side of neutral amp it work very well.

 

Since you upped budget use a little money and upgrade the rubes in the Rogue if it if it hasn’t been done you will be rewarded.

 

Do a little research and find a amp that sells fairly quick if you want to try others and never loose a dime. Usually the ones that sell quick do so for a reason. 

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