RP5 vs RH5
The RH5's mc gain is 58 dB against the RP5's 60 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.100%, and its mm gain 48 dB against 40 dB.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Rogue Audio RP-5 is a tube preamplifier designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and versatility. It features a phono stage with user-adjustable gain settings, a tube-based headphone amplifier, and a microprocessor-controlled interface. The preamplifier includes four unbalanced RCA inputs, home theater inputs, a processor loop, and a mono button. It is equipped with a remote control for convenient access to volume, balance, selector, mute, mono, and on/off functions. The RP-5 uses four 12AU7 tubes in a mu-follower configuration, offering a frequency response of 1Hz to 100kHz with less than 0.1% THD. It is handcrafted in the USA and features a stylish design with a VFD display.
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Components that show up alongside the RP5 in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
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The RH5's mc gain is 58 dB against the RP5's 60 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.100%, and its mm gain 48 dB against 40 dB.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The LP2.1 Deluxe matches the RP5 on mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
The MP100's thd is 0.005% against the RP5's 0.100%. Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
The Pharaoh's mc gain is 63 dB against the RP5's 60 dB. Both share thd (0.100%) and mm gain (40 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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