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Very good condition apart from some slight scratches shown in pictures. Audio Note jumpers. S/ns : 1291A/ B.
Strong buy: at £450, this sits below the £452 25th percentile and looks like a proper bargain rather than just “fair.” With a £572 median and £1,033 upper quartile in the recent market, the asking price is well placed for a quick decision.
Rogers gear has a solid reputation for natural, musical midrange and easy, low-fatigue listening, which is why studio-monitor-derived models keep a loyal following. In clean, working condition, this should be a worthwhile grab for anyone wanting classic British hi-fi character without paying premium money. The main upside is value: if the unit is cosmetically tidy and fully functional, there’s little reason to overthink it at this price.
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Rogers, a storied British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1947 when Jim Rogers founded the company in Catford, initially as Rogers Development Ltd. The firm quickly established itself as a maker of loudspeakers and amplifiers, evolving through the 1950s with a focus on high-fidelity equipment. By the 1970s, it had relocated operations and gained prominence through its association with the BBC, which commissioned the iconic LS3/5A monitor speaker for broadcast use—a design that cemented Rogers' engineering legacy amid the UK's vibrant post-war audio scene.
The brand's product focus centered on loudspeakers, where it excelled with models like the Export Monitor featuring bespoke drive units and Celestion tweeters. Rogers also produced amplifiers, receivers, and integrated hi-fi systems, extending into niche areas such as car audio. While not heavily diversified into modern categories like DACs, headphones, or cables, its core strength lay in compact, precise monitors and full-range speaker systems renowned for clarity and bass control.
Today, Rogers holds a revered position as a vintage collector's favorite and high-end heritage marque, particularly among enthusiasts of BBC-licensed designs. Acquired by Hong Kong's Wo Kee Hong Group in 1993, it briefly revived UK manufacturing before shifting abroad, yet retains a niche boutique appeal for its timeless sound quality and historical cachet in the mid-to-high-end market.
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