FEELER: Rogue Audio 66 Magnum LSR Tube Preamp

aboroth00

Thinking about putting my Rogue preamp on the block. Warm midrange with laidback highs, very tubey. Unfortunately my new Revel gem's are also very warm in the midrange and more laidback in the highs unlike my previous ribbon speakers which were more sharpish in the highs with a more analytical mids. Looking for something more along the lines of ARC or BAT now...that would complement the speakers better.

Still a fine preamp to anyone looking to jump into tubes. I purchased the amp from the original owner about 1.5 years ago and ran the stock tubes for a while. Rolled RCA clear tops 12au7, and Mullard CV4003. I liked the Mullards the most and will include all three pairs in the sale. I only listen to the setup on weekends so the tubes don't have too many hours on them. Only thing about Rogue amps is that they're picky with the tubes so you have to shell out a little more for non microphonic tubes, matched and low noise. The Mullards alone from Upscale Audio were ~140$ for the pair. I had to return a pair because of the noise from a channel. Rogue amps are notorious for this.

The preamp is silver and is the remote version without the phono stage. Separate power supply.

Asking 750 + ship +PP fees. Local pick up in 92841 always welcome.

heiney9

Pics? Would you sell without the tubes? I have a couple dozen pairs of 12AU7's and don't need the tubes. 12AU7's that are microphonic? Can't say I've heard that before.

Does it only use 12AU7's? How many, etc. What does the "LSR" mean?

I am interested.

H9

dkg999

Herbie's tube dampers work well in the Rogue 66 pre. I've really not found mine to be all that picky on tubes, as far as noise and microphonics. The Rogue 66 uses a pair of 12au7 tubes. Sylvania JAN triple mica black plates sound really good in this pre.

pitdogg2

heiney9 wrote: »

What does the "LSR" mean?
H9

Line stage remote

here ya go Brock

http://www.stereophile.com/tubepreamps/289

usp1

I just sold mine recently (mine had a phono stage as well). Very nice pre, mates especially well with other Rogue amps.

aboroth00

heiney9 wrote: »

Pics? Would you sell without the tubes? I have a couple dozen pairs of 12AU7's and don't need the tubes. 12AU7's that are microphonic? Can't say I've heard that before.

Does it only use 12AU7's? How many, etc. What does the "LSR" mean?

I am interested.

H9

Excuse me, 12AU7's which are noisy have problems with this amp. Upscale audio has a particular test to test the tubes that would best fit Rogue preamps. I have no pics at the moment but I can upload pics when I return to my setup. It's pretty much in excellent condition. I would prefer to sell it with all the tubes because I won't be needing them after the Rogue is gone.

-Will

heiney9

Well I am interested, but I really don't need nor want the tubes. So if you decide to sell it without the tubes, shoot me a price and pics when you get a chance. Any idea what mods were done to make it a Magnum? Red light or blue light indicator?

Thanks

H9

heiney9

Internal pics would be great too, to see what's inside is a big selling point for me personally. Any idea of age. I suppose it could be anywhere from 13 years old to about 7 years old.

H9

heiney9

pitdogg2 wrote: »

Line stage remote

here ya go Brock

http://www.stereophile.com/tubepreamps/289

I saw that. I was searching using "Magnum" in the string and not much came up. Thanks

H9

marvda1

would you be willing to sell the mullard cv4003's? if so how much?

headrott

Marv, if he will not, I have some long plate halo getter Mullard 12AU7's that are phenominal if you are interested. They won't be cheap because of their rarity, but I will sell at a good price. Let me know if you can't get the CV4003's.

aboroth00

heiney9 wrote: »

Well I am interested, but I really don't need nor want the tubes. So if you decide to sell it without the tubes, shoot me a price and pics when you get a chance. Any idea what mods were done to make it a Magnum? Red light or blue light indicator?

Thanks

H9

The Magnum 66 sports a larger power supply, extensively modded with high-quality coupling and output capacitors, along with Dale-Vishay resistors. Gold tube sockets were also installed. Blue light indicator. Here's a picture of the innards I pulled off a unit on Audiogon, http://d2heru13qkbk4q.cloudfront.net/media/327217/scaled/DSC_0011.JPG. As far as the age goes, I'm not sure. The unit came to me in immaculate condition and it's going to leave that way as well. It is not an upgraded version, but purchased as a Magnum to my knowledge, so it's newer than the standard 66 LSR. I hope that helps.

aboroth00

You can see the Mundorf MKP caps in the picture.

heiney9

headrott wrote: »

Marv, if he will not, I have some long plate halo getter Mullard 12AU7's that are phenominal if you are interested. They won't be cheap because of their rarity, but I will sell at a good price. Let me know if you can't get the CV4003's.

I have a pair of K63 R8L that are superb. (K63 indicating ECC82/12AU7 long plate halo w/2 support rods; R8L indicating made in Mitcham, 1958, L being the month of manufacture). Simply sublime.

heiney9

aboroth00 wrote: »

The Magnum 66 sports a larger power supply, extensively modded with high-quality coupling and output capacitors, along with Dale-Vishay resistors. Gold tube sockets were also installed. Blue light indicator. Here's a picture of the innards I pulled off a unit on Audiogon, http://d2heru13qkbk4q.cloudfront.net/media/327217/scaled/DSC_0011.JPG. As far as the age goes, I'm not sure. The unit came to me in immaculate condition and it's going to leave that way as well. It is not an upgraded version, but purchased as a Magnum to my knowledge, so it's newer than the standard 66 LSR. I hope that helps.

aboroth00 wrote: »

You can see the Mundorf MKP caps in the picture.

Thanks appreciate that. Looks like you might have a buyer for the Mullards. Does yours have all the things you mention as the Magnum upgrade?

H9

heiney9

aboroth00, you have my attention and I am seriously interested.

H9

aboroth00

heiney9 wrote: »

Thanks appreciate that. Looks like you might have a buyer for the Mullards. Does yours have all the things you mention as the Magnum upgrade?

H9

I believe so... I would have to double check for you. I will try and gather as much information as I can and will snap some pictures when I can. As I had mentioned, I would like to gather some interest for the tubes, so I can move everything for the cash to upgrade otherwise I'd be out of a preamp. I have the original box but I will definitely shore up the box with my own packaging to make sure absolutely nothing moves. I am quite diligent with my packing as others can attest. I gave you a PM H9.

aboroth00

For the record, I am using the Rogue 66 with a Pass Aleph J and the sound is very tubey, warm, detailed and rich with a huge soundstage.

Mike Reeter

The 66 Magnum was my first piece of tube gear, I had it coupled with a Parasound HCA-1500A amp driving SDA's, my first real taste of sonic bliss.

aboroth00

Mike Reeter wrote: »

The 66 Magnum was my first piece of tube gear, I had it coupled with a Parasound HCA-1500A amp driving SDA's, my first real taste of sonic bliss.

I popped my tube cherry with this preamp as well. I'll be sad to see it go.

aboroth00

Pulled the trigger on a BAT preamp, and this bad boy has to go. As up there asking 750+ship+PP for the entire package.

headrott

You will love the BAT. They make absolutely great gear!

Toolfan66

headrott wrote: »

You will love the BAT. They make absolutely great gear!

Agreed, I love BAT gear. I love PASS LABS as well..

kcoc321

Throwing my hat in the ring...
I am interested in your Pre if H9 doesn't end up getting it.
I can do with or without the extra tubes.
Let me know if I win

schwarcw

The Rogue is a fine preamp. I own one and love it!

heiney9

PM sent

ALL212

hmm....very nice - should these interested parties all bail out I'd be tempted!

daboyz

Sorry guys. This thing isn't getting past me.

heiney9

PM sent sent, INBOX cleared.

H9

aboroth00

All pm's replied.

daboyz

Hey Will, clear out your PM bucket.