Suggestions on a new preamp

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited March 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
I'm about to pull the trigger on a new to me preamp. I'm sure there are several members here who have owned or had the chance to demo both of the preamps I am looking to purchase at this time. I am quite sure I want to add a tubed preamp in the mix at this time. I am just having a hard time making the decision between the two choices I have decided on.

#1. Rogue Audio Sixty-Six w/Phono Stage (6692 tubes)
#2. Marsh P2000T

Both of these are in my price range and both have several nice reviews. The phono stage in the Rogue isn't a deal maker/breaker since I have several other phono preamps I can use. I use MM or high output MC cartridges in my TT's so I know the Rogue's phono stage will work. But, how good is the phono stage? One less piece of gear in the rack is always welcomed.

Thanks in advance.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2009
    Haven't heard them. See if the shop will let you try them out at home. Or give them a listen.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited March 2009
    I choose the rogue only becaues i like the name...
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited March 2009
    I've just purchased the Marsh P2000B and like it a lot. It's not tubed, but it sure is sweet. Maybe Zero will chime in on the P2000T. He recommends it highly and he's the man.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2009
    Thanks for the input. I'm still on the fence trying to decide which way to go. Someone suggested looking into a Conrad Johnson PV10A or Golden Tube Audio SEP1. Now its getting really confusing.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2009
    I think Doro has a Rogue 99 in the Flea market for a hella good price...
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited March 2009
    Stay away from Rogue if you demand a good remote. Their volume remotes are worthless,each click up or down results in super loud sound or next to nothing. It's impossible to try and find a volume in between. That being said, I've owned the Metis and they Perseus and they sound superb.
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited March 2009
    I've been using the Jolida (music envoy) tubed preamp. It's their top model,comes with a nice remote.Using Jan 5751 & Jan 12at7wc
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2009
    Well I decided to go with a Conrad Johnson PV12L. I was lucky enough to be able to do a side by side demo of the Conrad Johnson, the Marsh & the Rogue all together this past weekend. It took a few hours but in my opinion and for my sound tastes the Conrad Johnson won hands down. Thanks for all the input from you guys. I guess I should have mentioned the CJ when it came into play. But since I was able to do a demo of all 3 at the same sitting other opinions were not really needed.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2009
    I love CJ gear.

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  • Barefoot
    Barefoot Posts: 149
    edited March 2009
    Jolida makes some quality gear. +1 on that recommendation.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2009
    Its working great. Coupled with a pair of Monarchy 100's and a pair of Dynaudio Audience 72's (while working on the restoration of my SDA's) the combination is nice to my ears.
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