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Rogue Audio Tempest Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier 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 amplifier 1 3) Using an external preamplifier 6 4) Operating your power amplifier 8 5) Maintenance 9 6) If there’s a problem 10 7) Adding an Eighty-Eight amp 11 8) Owner/Warranty Registration Form 11 9) Specifications 12 10) Warranty 13 LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period This product has been m[...]

  • Page 3

    SPECIFICATIONS output power 60 WPC frequency response 10Hz - 20 kHz THD < 0.1% typical < 1% at rated power input sensitivity 1.0 V RMS dimensions 18 ¼” W x 15 ¾” D x 7” H weight 60 Lbs power requirement s 115/230V - 50/60Hz INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase decision! We at Rogue Audio truly believe that our amplifiers prov[...]

  • Page 4

    2) 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 m aterial, CAREFULLY turn the unit upon its side. Remove the 4 thumbscrews and washers. Retain these screws and pallet in[...]

  • Page 5

    IF THERE IS A PROBLEM IF SOUND IS NOT PRESENT OR IS ONLY IN ONE CHANNEL 1) Ensure that power cord is secure and the power LED is on 2) .Check that all input and output signal connections are secure. 3) Check that the mute button is not pushed in. 4) Check that the balance knob is not turned. 5) Ensure that all tubes are properly seated in sockets. [...]

  • 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. Ultra-Linear operation o ffers the amplifier’s full rated output power of 60 watts per c[...]

  • Page 7

    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” button. The red LED will light showing that the unit i[...]

  • Page 8

    ⇒ 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. 9) Connections to other components -. The input connections from the musical source are made via RC[...]

  • Page 9

    ⇒ 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. 9) Connections to other components -. The input connections from the musical source are made via RC[...]

  • Page 10

    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” button. The red LED will light showing that the unit i[...]

  • Page 11

    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. Ultra-Linear operation o ffers the amplifier’s full rated output power of 60 watts per c[...]

  • Page 12

    IF THERE IS A PROBLEM IF SOUND IS NOT PRESENT OR IS ONLY IN ONE CHANNEL 1) Ensure that power cord is secure and the power LED is on 2) .Check that all input and output signal connections are secure. 3) Check that the mute button is not pushed in. 4) Check that the balance knob is not turned. 5) Ensure that all tubes are properly seated in sockets. [...]

  • Page 13

    2) 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 m aterial, CAREFULLY turn the unit upon its side. Remove the 4 thumbscrews and washers. Retain these screws and pallet in[...]

  • Page 14

    SPECIFICATIONS output power 60 WPC frequency response 10Hz - 20 kHz THD < 0.1% typical < 1% at rated power input sensitivity 1.0 V RMS dimensions 18 ¼” W x 15 ¾” D x 7” H weight 60 Lbs power requirement s 115/230V - 50/60Hz INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase decision! We at Rogue Audio truly believe that our amplifiers prov[...]

  • Page 15

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction 1 2) Setting up your amplifier 1 3) Using an external preamplifier 6 4) Operating your power amplifier 8 5) Maintenance 9 6) If there’s a problem 10 7) Adding an Eighty-Eight amp 11 8) Owner/Warranty Registration Form 11 9) Specifications 12 10) Warranty 13 LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period This product has been m[...]

  • 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 [...]