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Rogue Audio METIS Vacuum Tube Preamplifier manual

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    METIS Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Owner’s Manual Rogue Audio, Inc. 3 Marian Lane Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Issue date: 02/19/05[...]

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    1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction 2 2) Unpacking the Metis preamplifier 2 3) Installing the Metis into your system 3 4) Operation of the preamplifier 4 5) Troubleshooting 5 6) Specifications 6 7) Product Registration and Warranty 7[...]

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    2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase decision! We at Rogue Audio truly believe that our preamplifiers provide the “smartest” value in high-end audio. If you have never owned a vacuum tube preamplifier you will be thrilled by the silky-smooth sound and incredible detail that only a tube preamplifier can provide. And with the Metis pre[...]

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    3 Figure 1 Metis Preamp INSTALLING THE METIS INTO YOUR SYSTEM Connecting Metis to other components: Connections are made on the rear panel of the preamplifier and are shown in Figure 2. The input connections for source material are made via RCA jacks. There are three line level inputs including CD and two auxiliary inputs. There is also one input f[...]

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    4 Connecting METIS to headphones: The headpone jack is located on the front faceplate of the preamplifier, as shown in figure 1. The Metis headphone jack provides for a _” or 6mm headphone connector. If you have headphones with a different size connector, you can use a suitable adapter. It is normal for a small amount of sound to come out of the [...]

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    5 The Metis is equipped with the following controls: • Volume – gain adjustment from 0-12 dB. • Balance – full left and right channel attenuation. • Source – selects source material (Phono, CD, Aux 1, or Aux 2) • Power – on/off operation NOTE – Unlike many solid state preamplifiers, the Metis should be turned off when not in use. [...]

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    6 SPECIFICATIONS frequency response 10Hz – 50 kHz ± 1dB THD < 0.1% typ, < 1% at rated power Gain Stage 12 dB Phono Gain 35 dB Phono Loading 47K Ohms, 150pF capacitance Rated Output 1 Volt RMS Maximum Output 10 Volt dimensions 18” W x 12.5” D x 4.5” H weight 16 pounds (6.5 Kg) shipping weight 22 lbs (9 Kg) power requirements 115/230V [...]

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    7 OWNER AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Included with this manual is an Owner and Warranty Registration Form. Please take a minute to fill out this card and return it to Rogue Audio. This card must be returned within 30 days of purchase to validate the warranty. LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period This product has been manufactured under the highest st[...]