Decware Vs Rogue Audio

[gni]

Two tube amps. . .

Decware Model TORII MK II
Factory Direct $2,495
Pentode 24.6 wpc (2) EL34 or 6550 or KT88 PER CHANNEL
Auto bias (matched tubes)
Tube Rectification
Point-to-point wired
36.8 lbs
Made in the U.S.A (East Peoria, IL)
30 Day in home trial
Life time warranty

VS

Rogue Audio Stereo 90 Amplifier
MSRP $2,495
triode 60 wpc (2) KT88/6550 PER CHANNEL
ultralinear 90 wpc
manual bias (unmatched tubes)
Solid State Rectification
2 ounce copper printed circuit board
60 lbs
Made in the U.S.A (Brodheadsville, PA)
3 year limited warranty

 

[jon_010101]

Apples to oranges?

I'd go for the Rogue, but used for half the price

The Decware's lack of NFB and usable damping would give it a real challenge on my speakers. Plus, it weighs quite a bit less.

 

[Klimon]

Just imagining how far those 2500$ would take you with DIY parts made me forget your initial question....

Simon

 

[lawbadman]

my gut feeling is the the Rogue would be better. If it were me I would buy the Rogue.


Klimon, good point but good luck trying to find a design that would better the Rogue. Unless you know of some....

 

[Klimon]

good luck trying to find a design that would better the Rogue. Unless you know of some....

You seem to have inside information on the design, please elaborate on what makes it so 'unbetterable'.

Simon

 

[DigitalJunkie]

The Rogue amp has some nice power numbers...