Finally got it!

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited February 2010 in The Clubhouse
Early on in my time here at Club Polk, I quickly learned the value and necessity of a tube preamp. My first tube pre ever was a Rogue Audio Metis. It rocked my socks like nothing ever before.

Well, at the time, I was a college student strapped for cash. If not for an absence of cash flow, I would have picked up a Rogue Audio Perseus, which was the first tube pre I ever heard. Incidentally, during that same listening session I was also treated to a pair of Totem Manis.

Nostalgia aside, there was an upgraded Perseus on Audiogon being sold for a reasonable price. I got it . . . and bargained for even less! I'm sure the Perseus will have all the shortcomings normally associated with Rogue gear (especially the clunky remote volume control), but it will also have punchy dynamics and engaging speed.

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I love the way this preamp looks. Four naked tubes jutting out of a narrow chassis with a simple faceplate.

This may not be the best preamp I have or will eve own, but it is one of those pieces that for some reason I just had to own for a while. I am pumped to finally get the chance.
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited February 2010
    Looks very nice -- and i bet it sounds sweet -- congrats on filling in that void
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    Congrats--simple but sweet--thats usually the best anyhow--how does it sound?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Congrats--simple but sweet--thats usually the best anyhow--how does it sound?

    I haven't received it yet. I just snagged it last night. But, I will give everyone an update.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,952
    edited February 2010
    You could have them send it to me,I could drive it down for ya,in about 6 months or so.:D
    Congrats,looking forward to the review.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Early on in my time here at Club Polk, I quickly learned the value and necessity of a tube preamp. My first tube pre ever was a Rogue Audio Metis. It rocked my socks like nothing ever before.

    Awesome. I got to listen to Marvda1's tube preamp a few years ago and was blown away. Now, I have an itch I can't scratch until a bunch of other stuff gets taken care of first before I can build the 2 channel system I want.

    Congrats and enjoy!
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,724
    edited February 2010
    Nice. I saw/listened to a Rogue integrated amp at an AK meet one time. I was very impressed by it.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2010
    Congrats!!!! Nice looking pre.
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited February 2010
    Waiting to hear on this piece....teasing with pics before it arrives...shame on you!:p
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2010
    Congrats Mike. Interested in hearing what you think when you receive it.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2010
    Very nice!! Congrats!

    This better be making an appearance at the IN meet on the 7th! Or did we decide on having that at your house? Haven't checked the thread in a while.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Very nice!! Congrats!

    This better be making an appearance at the IN meet on the 7th! Or did we decide on having that at your house? Haven't checked the thread in a while.

    The meet is at Nic's place. If I get the pre before Sunday then it will be there.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited February 2010
    Nice grab Mike.

    Let us know how it sounds when it arrives.
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