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PREOWNED – FULLY TESTED – BLACK – INCLUDES ORIGINAL BOX/PACKING, MANUAL, REMOTE, POWER CABLE
Elegantly simple yet technically sophisticated, the RP-1 is our latest tube preamplifier based on the innovative RP-X platform. Stunning in both performance and design, the RP-1 provides all of the features you need for a truly high end system. Boasting outstanding specs and remarkable sonics, the RP-1 sets a new benchmark in affordable performance and functionality.
Beyond its superb preamplifier capabilities, the RP-1 offers numerous features to further enhance your listening experience. The onboard MM/MC phono has user adjustable gain settings of 43 and 58 dB to accommodate most popular cartridges. A wide variety of loading options also means your favorite cartridge can be configured to sound its very best. The discrete 1 Watt headphone amplifier will thrill you with its smooth and refined sound. Other features include home theater inputs for easy integration into your theater system, two pairs of variable outputs and a pair of fixed outputs. The seven button remote allows you to conveniently access volume, balance, selector and mute functions from your listening position. The elegant appearance of the RP-1 is further enhanced by an easy to read OLED display that provides volume, balance and source information in large easy to read characters. The display can also be turned off if desired.
General Features:
– Two tube mu-follower design
– Multi function remote control
– OLED display with on/off
– Home Theater bypass/Unity gain inputs
– Four pairs of line level inputs
– One pair of phono inputs
– Two pairs of variable outputs
– One pair of fixed outputs
– Gold plated RCA jacks
– Machined aluminum faceplate and knobs
– 1W headphone amp
– 43/58 dB MM/MC phono stage
– RIAA equalization within 0.1 DB
– User adjustable cartridge loading
– Slow start turn on sequencing
– Auto mute at turn on/off
– Detachable IEC power cord
– Fully tested, burned in and auditioned
– Proudly hand crafted in the USA!
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Rogue Audio was founded in 1996 by Mark O'Brien and two colleagues from Bell Laboratories, establishing itself as a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of high-quality audio electronics. The company, headquartered in Brodheadsville in the Pocono region, has built its reputation on American craftsmanship, with every product hand-built at its own facility. O'Brien, who holds a degree in physics from Cal Poly and previously worked designing laser systems, brought both technical expertise and a commitment to sonic excellence to the venture. The company's founding philosophy centered on creating audio components that the designers themselves would want to own.
Rogue Audio specializes in tube, solid-state, and hybrid audio components across a focused product range that includes integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, preamplifiers, phono stages, and headphone amplifiers. The brand is particularly known for its vacuum-tube-based designs, which form the core of its engineering identity. The current lineup comprises approximately 16 to 17 models, each engineered with meticulous attention to circuit topology and layout. Notable products include the Cronus integrated amplifier series, which has become a reference point in the mid-to-high-end market.
Rogue Audio occupies a distinctive position as a boutique, high-end manufacturer that prioritizes value and accessibility without compromising sonic performance or build quality. The brand appeals to discerning audiophiles who appreciate American-made tube electronics and sensible pricing relative to performance. Its commitment to local sourcing and manufacturing, combined with a design philosophy rooted in personal conviction rather than market trends, has earned respect among audio enthusiasts and reviewers. Rogue represents the intersection of engineering rigor, tube-amplifier tradition, and practical American manufacturing.
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