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Rogue Audio M-120 manual

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  • Page 1

    THE ROGUE AUDIO MISSION ......... At Rogue Audio we design and m anufacture vacuum tube am plifiers. There is fierce competition in this market and we will only surv ive by delivering a superior product and superior serv ice - we have the engineeri ng and managerial t alent to do so. Our core com petencies are electrical, mechanical and production [...]

  • Page 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction 1 2) Setting up your power amplifier 1 3) Operating your power amplifier 8 4) Maintenance 9 5) If there’s a problem 10 6) Owner and Warranty Registration Form 12 7) Specifications 12 8) Warranty 13 LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period This product has been manufactured under the highest standards of quality and workm[...]

  • Page 3

    OWNER AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Included with this m anual is an Owner and Warranty R egistration Form . Please take a minute to fill out this card and return it to Rogue Audio. SPECIFICATIONS output power 120 WPC frequency response 5Hz - 50 kHz + 3dB THD < 0.1% input sensitivity 1.0 V RMS dimensions 18 ¼” W x 15 ¾” D x 7” H weight [...]

  • Page 4

    1) Remove Shipping Pallet - The amplifier is shipped attached to a shipping pallet. This pallet serves two purposes. First, and foremost it acts to tie down the mechanically isolated transformer platform. Secondly, it provides strength to the main chassis. Both of these items are critical to ensure that no damage occurs in transit. After removing t[...]

  • Page 5

    IF THERE IS A PROBLEM Below is a checklist of possi ble solutions if any problem s are encountered. IF THERE IS NO SOUND 1) Check that all input and output signal connections are secure. 2) Ensure that all tubes are properly seated in sockets. 3) Ensure that power cord is seated securely. IF SOUND DISTORTIONS ARE PRESENT 1) Ensure tubes are in prop[...]

  • Page 6

    4) Allign Tubes - Using a glove or a clean dry cloth, straighten any tubes that may have tilted during shipment as shown in figure 3. Ensure that tubes are fully seated in their ceramic sockets. MAINTENANCE The Rogue M-120 has been designed to provide m any years of enjoyabl e and reliable service. The greatest care ha s been taken to select vacuum[...]

  • Page 7

    OPERATING YOUR AMPLIFIER 1) Powering up the system - First turn on the amplifier by pushing in the “power” button. The red LED will light after several seconds after which the unit is ready for use. Always turn on the preamplifier in the system before the power am plifier and source materials, and always turn off the power amplifier first 2) Br[...]

  • Page 8

    8) Attach Power Cord - Connect the IEC end of detachable power cord to the amplifier, and plug opposite end into corresponding outlet. See Figure 4. 10) Connections to other components -. The input connections from the preamplifier are made via RCA jacks on the rear of the amplifier. Be sure to use high quality interconnect cables - they do make a [...]

  • Page 9

    8) Attach Power Cord - Connect the IEC end of detachable power cord to the amplifier, and plug opposite end into corresponding outlet. See Figure 4. 10) Connections to other components -. The input connections from the preamplifier are made via RCA jacks on the rear of the amplifier. Be sure to use high quality interconnect cables - they do make a [...]

  • Page 10

    OPERATING YOUR AMPLIFIER 1) Powering up the system - First turn on the amplifier by pushing in the “power” button. The red LED will light after several seconds after which the unit is ready for use. Always turn on the preamplifier in the system before the power am plifier and source materials, and always turn off the power amplifier first 2) Br[...]

  • Page 11

    4) Allign Tubes - Using a glove or a clean dry cloth, straighten any tubes that may have tilted during shipment as shown in figure 3. Ensure that tubes are fully seated in their ceramic sockets. MAINTENANCE The Rogue M-120 has been designed to provide m any years of enjoyabl e and reliable service. The greatest care ha s been taken to select vacuum[...]

  • Page 12

    IF THERE IS A PROBLEM Below is a checklist of possi ble solutions if any problem s are encountered. IF THERE IS NO SOUND 1) Check that all input and output signal connections are secure. 2) Ensure that all tubes are properly seated in sockets. 3) Ensure that power cord is seated securely. IF SOUND DISTORTIONS ARE PRESENT 1) Ensure tubes are in prop[...]

  • Page 13

    1) Remove Shipping Pallet - The amplifier is shipped attached to a shipping pallet. This pallet serves two purposes. First, and foremost it acts to tie down the mechanically isolated transformer platform. Secondly, it provides strength to the main chassis. Both of these items are critical to ensure that no damage occurs in transit. After removing t[...]

  • Page 14

    OWNER AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Included with this m anual is an Owner and Warranty R egistration Form . Please take a minute to fill out this card and return it to Rogue Audio. SPECIFICATIONS output power 120 WPC frequency response 5Hz - 50 kHz + 3dB THD < 0.1% input sensitivity 1.0 V RMS dimensions 18 ¼” W x 15 ¾” D x 7” H weight [...]

  • Page 15

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction 1 2) Setting up your power amplifier 1 3) Operating your power amplifier 8 4) Maintenance 9 5) If there’s a problem 10 6) Owner and Warranty Registration Form 12 7) Specifications 12 8) Warranty 13 LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period This product has been manufactured under the highest standards of quality and workm[...]

  • Page 16

    THE ROGUE AUDIO MISSION ......... At Rogue Audio we design and m anufacture vacuum tube am plifiers. There is fierce competition in this market and we will only surv ive by delivering a superior product and superior serv ice - we have the engineeri ng and managerial t alent to do so. Our core com petencies are electrical, mechanical and production [...]