Primaluna and Rogue

Hawk,

I have the 99 Magnum preamp and if it is within your budget, I would recommend it over the Cronus preamp.

Also, my local shop has a pair of used Ayre monoblocks. I forget the model number, but I know they are 200 watts per channel. They sound pretty good. I haven't heard them with the 99 Magnum yet - we were talking about listening to that combination the last time I was there, but it should make for a good system. If you would be interested, I'll put you in contact with them. And they are a Rogue dealer, so you could try the Cronus too. They are in Peoria, IL, if that is anywhere near you?

What solid state amps are you considering, by the way?

I like McCormack and McIntosh, but I have a Musical Fidelity A3cr that is currently feeding the two front channels of my home theater. I may switch the MF out to see how it does with the Nolas. I've also considered trying out Emotiva monoblocks to see what they can do with the Nolas.

You have got to be joking for under $2k you get the Rogue Magnum that is 90wpc all American made Not Chinese and the transformers and parts quality is night and day better it is a tank!
this is a fact just go to Rogue audios web page and see
what the magnum has for parts , also there is a brand new
review of the Magnum on their review page . In fact I have heard both and the stock Atlas is better than the Prima luna, the Prima Luna advertises much more that is why you see them on the pages so much nothing more , I now own a Magnum .

Well, I made the deal and the Nola's are now in my possession. I don't have them hooked up yet; I only tested them to make sure they work. Now my amp search goes into a higher gear, and the more I read is the more I know I want a tube preamp, such as the Rogue Perseus, for example. However, I have read a ton of material where people are happy with the tube preamp/solid state power amp combo, so there is more for me to consider. I'd like to take my time and make the best decision for my system, but the Rogue monoblocks (M150 or M120) are still high on the list.

Audioman, thanks for you thoughts on the Stereo 90. I have considered that piece as well, but admittedly not with the same level of interest or enthusiasm as with the monoblocks.

Hawk28,

Between the M120 and M150, I would recommend that you go with the M150.