Cary --> Rogue or Primaluna?

acmf74
acmf74 Posts: 936
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Hi folks...

I currently have a Cary SLP-03 preamp that I use for 2 channel and HT. I was looking to possibly pick up a different pre-amplifier in the Rogue or Primaluna line with a phono input.

Has anyone had any experience with the Rogue RP-1 or Prima Dialouge?

TIA

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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    Mark Levinson No27.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,706
    Logical next step is SLP-05. But no phono.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,121
    tratliff wrote: »
    Logical next step is SLP-05. But no phono.

    AND, if you're running a sub, think 'bout this ...
    There are only 2 outs; 1 XLR and 1 RCA. So 1 set to mains and 1 set to sub
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,990
    I would steer you towards the Cary 98 in the FM. Otherwise, given your choices, I'd rank them as Cary 98 or the 05, Primaluna, then Rogue.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    When PrimaLuna first came out, I darn near invested. I have always like their stuff, and they seem to have some longevity and established respect now.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    If you are happy with your present preamp, why not get a stand alone phono preamp?
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    I had a primaluna amplifier for a very short time..then I sent it to Danny for awhile I when I picked it up at LSAF in Dallas I talk Dennis @dkfreebird into buying it so I wouldn't have to take it back home... I sure both will tell you how much they like it!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,456
    Why not look for a Levinson pre?
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  • Thor57
    Thor57 Posts: 1
    I have Rouge amp, downside tube sockets are on a PCB. That is not good. Primaluna is good stuff, I don't like auto bias. I am going in near future buy an Cary integrated amp. They will build with your choice of capacitors or power transformer for tubes they you may use. I must likely use 6550's tubes, use KT120 in my Rouge, not a big fan of this tubes.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,184
    Cary, FYI, has longevity and reliability issues.

    Tom
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    My Prima Luna Evo 400 preamp is fantastic.

    Great build quality and the sound in my system is outstanding.
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