Rogue Audio Magnum 99 Tube Pre-Amplifier

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,576
edited July 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Rogue Audio Ninety-Nine - Magnum - Linestage Tube Preamplifier - 9/10 - Silver - *SOLD*

I've had this for about 8 months since Matt Polk refuses to return my Audio Research pre-amp :) It's very responsive to tube rolling and I'll throw in a new quad of matched, Electro-Harmonix spares. I've really enjoyed the sound and the fit and finish is top notch. The guts are super nice with a toroid transformer and the even better idea...outboard power supply. It comes with a metal, remote control for the couch potato's or as I refer to them...the smart folks.

If you want to add the phono stage, it's modular and plug and play for install. I've seen them used for $150-200.

It's a perfect match to Usher Audio loudspeakers :D

Rogue Audio 99 Owners Manual

Rogue Audio Information:

- All tube mu-follower circuit topology
- Metal remote volume control
- Massive fully regulated high voltage supply
- Mono, mute, and record functions
- Separate power supply chassis
- Slow-start automated logical turn-on
- (4) 6SN7 tube complement line stage
- Ultra heavy-duty gold RCA inputs
- Optional mm/mc phono board
- Precision components throughout
- Heavy machined aluminum faceplate
- Heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit board
- Toroidal high voltage supply
- Headphone jack
- Entirely designed and built in the U.S.A.
- 3 year limited warranty (6 months on tubes)

Specifications:

- frequency response: 1Hz-200KHz ± 1dB
- THD: <0.1%
- gain: line stage: 23dB
- gain - mm phono: 65dB
- gain - mc phono: 75dB
- RIAA accuracy: ± 0.1dB
- rated output: 1.5V
- maximum output: 30V PP
- output impedance: 350 Ohms
- dimensions: 17"W x 5½"H x 14"D
- weight: 27 lbs.
- shipping weight: 32 lbs.
- power requirements: 115/230V - 50/60Hz

All connections have been treated with CAIG Pro-Gold and it will be shipped to withstand an atomic blast.

Various Reviews on Rogue Audio products

Includes: Original everything plus new quad of EH tubes.
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,072
    edited February 2009
    Shameless bump for a nice hunk of steel......Sweet sounding to boot,had an ear on one last year,with the stock tubes and it sounded great,no brainer for you guys looking to step up.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2009
    Beautiful pre-amp! Incredible sounding also. I've always been amazed out how good my Rogue 66 Magnum sounds, and this pre notches it up several levels.
    DKG999
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited February 2009
    Mark

    I can vouch this pre it is sweet. I have had one in my system for a while and for the price you can't go wrong. For the couch potatoes :rolleyes:does this come with a remote? To boot a top notch seller if u all haven't heard;)


    Jim
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Excellent James, thanks :D What tubes have you rolled...if any?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited February 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Excellent James, thanks :D What tubes have you rolled...if any?

    Mark

    I took the russian stock tubes out and currently have GE6SN7 GTA in now.

    Jim
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Sweet. How much did the quad run you?

    Just a pic of the matched quad of EH.....
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited February 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Sweet. How much did the quad run you?

    Just a pic of the matched quad of EH.....

    Package deal that came with the pre.

    Jim
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    I added some pics and am giving the new tubes a whirl. The unit is flawless.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • braminator
    braminator Posts: 1
    edited February 2009
    Can you email me at newbramfam2000@yahoo.com to discuss this preamp for sale?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Sent.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Rolling some Tung-Sol tonight.....nice. I think the 6SN7 is an unloved tube sometimes.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited March 2009
    This is still available....I've had enough fun with it now. If you don't have some 6SN7 in your tube locker, get them eventually.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited April 2009
    Anyone still looking for a pre-amp? I'm out of underwear.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited April 2009
    If this was balanced, I'd be working out any way Mark might let me pay him back....short of sexual favors.

    Free bump.

    Wes
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,012
    edited April 2009
    If I didn't just pick up a Dodd MLP pre, I'd have been all over this like a fat kid on a Snickers and just snagged it from you while I was up.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited April 2009
    Thanks Wes :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited April 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    If I didn't just pick up a Dodd MLP pre, I'd have been all over this like a fat kid on a Snickers and just snagged it from you while I was up.

    That Dodd is really nice Tom...I think you'll be ok :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited May 2009
    Last call before she goes to the dump.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited June 2009
    It appears our own George Daniel is going to take this for a test run and roll a gamut of 6SN7's in the process. Thanks George!

    I left the stock tubes in place, ditch them for now and try some Tung-Sol, NOS RCA or NOS Raytheon. Let me know how it goes. The adjustable gain selector came in pretty handy for me.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2009
    I'm ready,,got some NOS RCA and Sylvanias ,, they're "goin' in".Looking forward to introducing it to the VTL's and hoping for "magic".
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited July 2009
    Price drop, free shipping.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited July 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Price drop, free shipping.

    Nice Pre! Hope there is a taker soon!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited July 2009
    Sold.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2009
    Congrats on the sale.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited July 2009
    Somebody got a great deal.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited July 2009
    Congrats
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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