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Rogue Audio RP-5 v2 Preamplifier Review

I also heard and enjoyed all the ambiance of the venue. Take “Solar” as one example. Not only can you hear the audience noises, but I also hear the lifelike sound of Scott LaFaro’s fingers on the strings across a backdrop of sweet drumming and the “inconsiderate” audience making audience noise (and talking!) All this came to the fore on the bass solo.

Did I mention Evans’ piano yet? Well, it’s a versatile instrument: Bill Evans was a jazz virtuoso, and the RP-5 allowed all this to be front and center. So, the piano was melodic and percussive in equal parts. The Rogue provided a very natural representation of a real-world instrument. “Alice in Wonderland” was another standout where the piano in particular had a starring role throughout the forte passages during which the bass really anchored the ensemble. The Rogue RP-5 v2 made it all sound so musically satisfying.

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