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Rogue M-180 vs BAT vk150se

I would like some opinions on the Rogue M-180 monoblocks vs BAT vk150SE. Speakers are Revel Salon 2. Preamp is Classe CP-800 (which I love), but I will be adding a tube preamp into the rotation (likely the Cary SLP-05, but I am looking at offerings from PrimaLuna, BAT and Rogue).
Sources: OPPO-95, Mac Mini running Amerra, Rega RP3 w/black ortofon m2, squeezebox.

Looking to add warmth, liquid midrange and ever so slightly soften the highs on some recordings.
mbovaird
keithr
1,306 posts
 
Bat is a much better amplifier than Rogue.

that said, I would only use SS for Revels.
p59teitel
312 posts
 
Sorry about the double post!
chrissain
470 posts
 
If you are sticking to solid state, an older Classe ca 301, or cam 350 monos would sound great, and you can get them for not a lot of dough, good luck
mbovaird OP
140 posts
 
Guys - what about the McIntosh MC2301's? I may have to sell a kidney....but....
vicdamone
850 posts
 
I was looking at the same amplifiers to drive my Eidolons and settled on these because of their power, ability to handle difficult loads, build quality and location, and features. Read the Olsher review carefully especially the chapter, "The Circuit." Tim de Paravicini and Carver's partner Bob Farinelli did a large part of the design and refinement.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0512/bob_carver_cherry_180_tube_monoblock_amplifier.htm

http://www.bobcarver.com/farinelli_bio.asp

Read the 01-07=2012 post by Thankful comparing amplifiers.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1325170685

This was the least expensive place to purchase them new that I found. Unfortunately, I haven't taken deliver until 7/21-25 / 2012. I have an MFA D75 on hand to compare directly when they do arrive.

http://audiotechindustries.com/oc/classified.php?p=166-Carver-Cherry-180-200wpc-tube-amps/
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