Rogue RP-1 or Schiit Freya


Hello all, I'm looking for opinions regarding my next upgrade. I will be moving from an older NAD pre-amp. Now that I have a Rogue Atlas Magnum III in power duties, I'm looking for a new pre. 

Sources MoFi Ultra deck TT with Ultra Phono Pre. NAD CD player

Amp: Rogue Atlas Magnum III

Speakers: Klipsch Heresy IV

Sub SVS PB2000 pro

Both the Rogue and Schiit are my top contenders. 

Thank you!

doyle3433

@mike4597 I owned RP-1 and liked it a lot. It’s a very capable preamp.
IMO, if you’re happy with the sound I wouldn’t bother upgrading the preamp. I would focus on the source in this system. You can squeeze more out of streaming by getting a dedicated streamer like the Lumin U1 Mini or the new U2 Mini and use Qobuz instead of Apple. Also, the Brimar CV4003 tubes can take the performance of the RP-1 to the next level. The stock JJs are ok to get you going but they don’t a candle to the Brimars. 

save your money and get a used rogue RH 5 headphone amp and line stage.  sounds much better than the rp 1 and schiit.  

Agree, save and get the Rogue ....it's good stuff, but you already know that !   

Get the Rogue. Every piece of Schiit that I've seen is just that 😁

Parts quality on the Rogue is superior, as is the build, the cosmetics, and the casework.

 I've also found Rogue to be easy to deal with if in need of service information.