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- Page 1 Issue date : 9/11/00 Rogue Audio Tempest Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier Owners Manual Vacuum Tube Amplifiers...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction 2) Setting up your amplifier 3) Using an external preamplifier 4) Operating your power amplifier 5) Maintenance 6) If there’s a problem 7) Adding an Eighty-Eight amp 8) Owner/Warranty Registration Form 9) Specifications 10) Warranty... -
Page 3: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase decision! We at Rogue Audio truly believe that our amplifiers provide the “smartest” value in high-end audio. If you have never owned a vacuum tube amplifier you will be thrilled by the silky-smooth sound and incredible detail that only a tube amplifier can provide. - Page 4 Remove Shipping Pallet - The amplifier is attached to a pallet that supports the main chassis during shipping. This is critical to ensure that no damage occurs in transit. After removing the amplifier from the box and packing material, CAREFULLY turn the unit upon its side.
- Page 5 4) Install Power Tubes - To avoid damage in transit, the power tubes are shipped in a protective container inside the main shipping container. Carefully unpack the tubes, and using a glove or a clean dry cloth, install the tubes as shown in figure 1. KT88 12AU7 12AX7...
- Page 6 6) Select Mode - The Rogue Tempest features a user selectable option of either Triode or Ultra-Linear operating modes. Some listeners prefer pure triode operation, however, it does limit the power output of the amplifier to approximately 40 watts per channel.
- Page 7 7) Matching Speaker Impedance - The Rogue Tempest provides options for either 4 ohm or 8 ohm speakers. The impedance selected will depend on the speakers used. Consult either the owner’s manual for your speaker or your local dealer to determine the correct choice.
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Page 8: Using An External Preamplifier
⇒ Place polyurethane tubing on the 8-ohm wire and lug. ⇒ Replace nut onto binding post and tighten with wrench. 8) Attach Power Cord - Connect the IEC end of detachable power cord to the amplifier, and plug opposite end into corresponding outlet. - Page 9 1) Remove the cover WARNING - This amplifier uses voltages that could cause injury or death. Never open the amplifier while it is plugged in, and always wait at least one hour after turning the unit off to unplug and open the unit. Lethal voltages can remain in the electronics after the unit is unplugged 2) Locate the four small shunts on the control circuit board as shown in figure 4.
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Page 10: Operating Your Power Amplifier
OPERATING YOUR TEMPEST 1) Delays- Note that the Tempest is equipped with a slow turn-on feature that protects other equipment from dangerous transients at turn-on as well as significantly prolonging tube life. 2) Powering up the system - First turn on the amplifier by pushing in the “power”... -
Page 11: Maintenance
The Rogue Tempest has been designed to provide many years of enjoyable and reliable service. The greatest care has been taken to select vacuum tubes that provide superior sound and ensure long life. However, at some point in time, the tubes will wear out. The factory- installed tubes should last thousands of hours. -
Page 12: If There's A Problem
3) Unplug all other equipment from the Tempes and work backwards connecting the preamp, source, etc back in until the source of the hum/ground loop is determined If these solutions do not clear up the problem, please call Rogue Audio Technical Support at 570-992-9901. Rogue Tempest Owners Manual... -
Page 13: Adding An Eighty-Eight Amp
ADDING A ROGUE EIGHTY-EIGHT POWER AMP One of the features of the Tempest is that a Rogue Eighty-Eight power amplifier can be added at a later date to increase the system power. It is important to use a Rogue Eighty-Eight amplifier so that the power levels are equivalent between the two amplifiers for a given input signal. -
Page 14: Specifications
output power frequency response input sensitivity dimensions weight power requirements Rogue Tempest Owners Manual SPECIFICATIONS 60 WPC 10Hz - 20 kHz < 0.1% typical < 1% at rated power 1.0 V RMS 18 ¼” W x 15 ¾” D x 7” H 60 Lbs 115/230V - 50/60Hz... -
Page 15: Warranty
Rogue Audio, lightening, power surges, or acts of God. Use of any other than Rogue Audio factory parts may void this warranty... - Page 16 THE ROGUE AUDIO MISSION ... At Rogue Audio we design and manufacture vacuum tube amplifiers. There is fierce competition in this market and we will only survive by delivering a superior product and superior service - we have the engineering and managerial talent to do so.
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