Rogue RP-5 Review

GlennDog

GCE,
2 year-old thread… is the honeymoon over, or are you still in love?
I asked for selfish reasons
I’m thinking about digging myself further down the rabbit hole…

I’m wondering if there’ll be a substantial improvement in synergy between the 7 and my Rogue M180 monos Or A lateral move compared to my Cary SLP 98

There’s like ONE review out there on the RP-7 . . . plenty on the 5, and all good I might add
btw, Which preamp did you replace with the 5?.
Any and all input is appreciated! TIA

gce

Glenn,

The honeymoon is not over. I started out using it for just my records (analog) as it has a very good phono preamp but now I also use it for digital files for my NAS.

I love this preamp. it's very detailed, good separation and a good match with my amps.

Mike Reeter

I'd love to own the RP-5 or the RP-7, either one would do just fine

I think the only real difference between the two is the 7 has a two pair of Balanced Inputs/Outputs.

None the less, "Beautiful piece of Kit"!

GlennDog

Mike Reeter wrote: »

I think the only real difference between the two is the 7 has a two pair of Balanced Inputs/Outputs

I think you’re right!
The huge price difference between the two has me leaning toward the 5
I can’t justify the cost difference for the balanced upgrade

gce

I don't think the 7 has a phono amp but other then the balanced inputs the 7 has the ability to turn off the display that you cannot do on the 5. I do wish I could turn mine off at times.

GlennDog

I found this on Agon . . .Nice updates to the New Rhumba 1.2

new in box full warranty

true Balanced TRANSFORMER COUPLED XLR connectors

Our best-selling model has been updated with a more massive face plate, our latest power supply and gain stage technology, and all the rest you see below. $3,400.
Upgrades found in the Rhumba 1.2, over the previous 1.1 model:

Enhanced “all GreenForce” power supply – increases access to pure AC from the wall outlet, giving the Rhumba 1.2 even more rhythm and dynamics

Improved power supply regulator

Premium Jensen transformers

More massive front plate

Additional chassis damping throughout

New Silk II circuit in gain stage and regulator for better dynamics, more sweet and open sound

Ceramic tube sockets

Phase correct

Enhanced gold IEC inlet from Furutech

Enhanced circuit board: double the copper

Red/blue cover options, $100

tonyb

I wonder if Bob offers an upgrade path for the original Rhumba .