{"product_id":"rogue-audio-rp-1-v2-preamplifier","title":"Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 is a tube preamplifier that does what most preamps twice its price can't: it handles your turntable, your headphones, and your home theater in a single chassis, all through a pair of 12AU7 tubes that sound like they belong in something far more expensive. Phono stage with real MC gain. Discrete headphone amp that actually drives cans. Home theater bypass that just works. Hand-built in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania by people who care about what comes out of your speakers, the RP-1 v2 is where Rogue's preamp lineup begins, and for a lot of listeners, it's where the search ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Rogue Audio RP-1 v2\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMu-Follower Tube Circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 12AU7\/ECC802 tubes in a mu-follower topology deliver the open, dynamic presentation Rogue is known for, with low output impedance for easy amplifier matching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard MM\/MC Phono Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e User-adjustable gain (44dB or 56dB) and cartridge loading accommodate everything from affordable moving-magnet cartridges to serious moving-coil designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Headphone Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated solid-state headphone amp delivers 1 watt into 32 ohms through the front-panel 1\/4-inch jack, with enough power to drive most headphones without a separate unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOLED Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e The v2 upgrade replaces the previous LCD with a bright, high-contrast OLED panel that shows input selection, volume level, and system status. It can be toggled off for a cleaner look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome Theater Bypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unity-gain passthrough lets the RP-1 v2 integrate into a surround system without volume conflicts, passing the signal straight through to your power amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Line Inputs + Dedicated Phono:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five total inputs (four line-level pairs and one phono pair) handle a full source stack without the need for an external switcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Output Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two pairs of variable outputs and one pair of fixed outputs accommodate bi-amping, subwoofer feeds, or recording setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Crafted in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and built by hand in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, with a machined aluminum faceplate and gold-plated RCA jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRogue Audio RP-1 v2 Tube Circuit Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP-1 v2 is built on Rogue's RP-X platform, a circuit architecture shared across their preamp lineup. At its core, a pair of 12AU7\/ECC802 tubes operate in a mu-follower configuration, a topology that uses one tube as the gain stage and the second as a constant-current source load. The result is high linearity, wide bandwidth (1Hz to 75kHz), and an output impedance of just 750 ohms, low enough to drive virtually any power amplifier without cable-length concerns. Total harmonic distortion measures under 0.1%, and a slow-start turn-on sequence protects both the tubes and your speakers during warmup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 internal view showing 12AU7 tubes and mu-follower circuit\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/04_inside.jpg?v=1772813270\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBuilt-In Phono Stage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard phono stage handles both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges with user-adjustable gain settings of 44dB (MM) and 56dB (MC). RIAA equalization accuracy is within 0.1dB, and the 40mV overload threshold gives plenty of headroom for high-output cartridges. Adjustable cartridge loading lets you fine-tune the presentation for your specific cartridge. For many systems, this eliminates the need for a standalone phono preamplifier entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHeadphone Amplifier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than tapping the main output through a resistor, Rogue gave the RP-1 v2 a fully discrete solid-state headphone amplifier. It delivers 1 watt into 32 ohms through the front-panel 1\/4-inch jack. The headphone output mutes the main outputs automatically, so you can switch between speakers and headphones without touching the rear panel or adjusting connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eConnectivity and Outputs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel carries four pairs of line-level RCA inputs, one dedicated phono input pair, two pairs of variable outputs (volume-controlled), and one pair of fixed outputs. The home theater bypass input provides unity-gain passthrough for integration with a surround processor. All connections use gold-plated RCA jacks for reliable, low-resistance contact. A detachable IEC power cord rounds out the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 rear panel showing four line inputs, phono input, variable and fixed outputs\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/03_rear_panel_d29c1320-24c8-4857-8960-6cb4f2ffa59e.jpg?v=1772813269\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat's Different in the RP-1 v2 vs. the V1?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe v2 keeps everything that made the original RP-1 a hit and refines the details that matter. Updated circuit boards lower the noise floor, upgraded bypass capacitors and resistors in the signal path improve clarity and dynamics, and the plastic remote has been replaced with a solid metal unit. The most visible change is the new OLED display, replacing the original LCD panel with a brighter, higher-contrast screen. Here's how they compare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRP-1 (Original)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRP-1 v2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eLCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eOLED (brighter, higher contrast, toggleable via remote)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Boards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eOriginal design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eUpdated layout with lower noise floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eLower (more detail in quiet passages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Path Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eStandard bypass caps and resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eUpgraded bypass capacitors and resistors in the signal path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included seven-button metal remote handles volume, balance, input selection, and mute from your listening position. It also toggles the OLED display on and off. The auto-mute feature engages at power-on and power-off to prevent any transient noise from reaching your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExplore the Full Rogue Audio Preamp Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP-1 v2 is the entry point to Rogue Audio's preamp range. For a step up, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rogue-audio-rp-3-preamplifier\"\u003eRogue Audio RP-3\u003c\/a\u003e adds balanced XLR outputs and a more sophisticated power supply. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rogue-audio-rp-5-v2-preamplifier\"\u003eRP-5 v2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rogue-audio-rp-7-v2-preamplifier\"\u003eRP-7 v2\u003c\/a\u003e move further upscale with dual-mono designs and premium tube complements. If you need dedicated phono amplification beyond the RP-1 v2's built-in stage, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rogue-audio-ares-ii-tube-phono-preamplifier\"\u003eAres II\u003c\/a\u003e is Rogue's standalone tube phono preamplifier. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rogue-audio\"\u003eRogue Audio Collection\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right fit for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRogue Audio RP-1 v2 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 12AU7\/ECC802\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMu-Follower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1Hz - 75kHz (+\/- 1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Stage Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Stage Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44dB (MM) \/ 56dB (MC), user adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/- 0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Overload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1W @ 32 Ohms (discrete, solid-state)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 line-level pairs + 1 phono pair (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 variable pairs + 1 fixed pair (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome Theater Bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (unity gain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23W (on) \/ \u0026lt;1W (standby)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.25\" W x 14.5\" D x 3.2\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years (6 months on tubes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (Brodheadsville, PA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rogue Audio","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42636698746976,"sku":"RARP1V2SI","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":42636698779744,"sku":"RARP1V2BL","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/01_silver_hero.jpg?v=1772813265","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/rogue-audio-rp-1-v2-preamplifier","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}