Rogue Audio RP-1 Preamplifier
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Description
Description
The Rogue Audio RP-1 is an elegantly simple yet technically sophisticated tube preamplifier that delivers exceptional sound quality and versatility. Designed for audiophiles seeking high-end performance at an accessible price point, the RP-1 combines classic analog warmth with modern features, making it a standout choice in its class.
Key Features
- Two-Tube Mu-Follower Design: Employs two 12AU7/ECC82 tubes in a mu-follower configuration, providing rich, detailed, and dynamic sound reproduction.
- MM/MC Phono Stage: Features a built-in phono stage with user-adjustable gain settings of 43dB and 58dB, accommodating most popular cartridges. A wide variety of loading options ensures optimal performance for your vinyl playback.
- High-Performance Headphone Amplifier: Includes a discrete 1-watt headphone amplifier capable of driving demanding headphones with smooth and refined sound.
- Comprehensive Connectivity: Offers four pairs of line-level inputs, one pair of phono inputs, two pairs of variable outputs, and one pair of fixed outputs. Also includes home theater bypass/unity gain inputs for seamless integration into your theater system.
- User-Friendly Interface: Equipped with a multi-function remote control and an easy-to-read OLED display that provides volume, balance, and source information. The display can be turned off if desired.
- Robust Build Quality: Features a machined aluminum faceplate and knobs, gold-plated RCA jacks, and a detachable IEC power cord. The RP-1 is fully tested, burned in, and auditioned to ensure high-quality craftsmanship and reliability.
- Handcrafted in the USA: Proudly designed and built in the United States, the RP-1 comes with a three-year limited warranty (six months on tubes).
Exceptional Sound Quality
The RP-1 delivers a fluid and engaging musical presentation, characterized by pinpoint sound staging and a natural tonal balance. Its fully tube-based design ensures a warm and immersive listening experience, while the refined volume control and low output impedance contribute to its precise and dynamic performance.
Advanced Phono Capabilities
Building upon Rogue Audio's expertise in phono preamplification, the RP-1's phono stage offers improved performance with higher gain and a lower noise floor. With user-adjustable gain settings and a variety of loading options, it accommodates a wide range of MM and MC cartridges, allowing for optimal vinyl playback.
Versatile System Integration
The RP-1's comprehensive connectivity options, including home theater bypass and a processor loop, enable seamless integration into various audio setups. Its dual variable outputs allow for the addition of subwoofers or bi-amping configurations, enhancing system flexibility.
The Listening Room Difference: Your Personal Audio Concierge
The Listening Room is a third-generation family HiFi business with a brick-and-mortar store in Chestertown, Maryland, and a growing online presence. We’re still run by the owner and a small team, helping audiophiles find the right gear with exceptional service, genuine passion, and a commitment to making your experience the best in high-end audio. We’ve carried Rogue Audio for years because it consistently delivers exceptional sound and value. Every component is designed and built in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, and it shows in the quality and performance. We’re proud to support a brand that aligns with what we believe in: great sound, real craftsmanship, and long-term joy in listening.
Specifications
- Tube Complement: 2 × 12AU7/ECC82
- Frequency Response: 1Hz – 75kHz ±1dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.1%
- Gain (Line Stage): 7dB
- Gain (Phono Stage): 43dB (MM), 58dB (MC)
- Rated Output: 1V
- Output Impedance: 750 Ohms
- RIAA Accuracy: ±0.1dB
- Phono Overload: 40mV
- Headphone Amplifier Output: 1W (32 Ohms)
- Inputs: 4 × RCA line-level, 1 × RCA phono
- Outputs: 2 × RCA variable, 1 × RCA fixed
- Home Theater Bypass: Yes
- Display: OLED (defeatable)
- Remote Control: Multi-function remote
- Power Consumption: <1W (off), 23W (on)
- Power Requirements: 115V/230V – 50/60Hz
- Dimensions: 15.25" W × 3.2" H × 14.5" D
- Weight: 16 lbs (shipping weight: 20 lbs)
- Warranty: 3 years (6 months on tubes)
- Country of Origin: USA