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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.  Our core competencies are electrical, mechanical 
and production engineering, along with an overarching passion for excellence.   
These skills will be used to create products that offer outstanding value in the 
high-end marketplace.  
 Rogue Audio amplifiers  will always be engineered to provide the four key 
/elements of audio value: 

 

  

superior sonics 

 

  high quality and reliability 

 

  an outstanding appearance 

 

  an affordable price 

Our philosophy is simple - We will never  design any amplifier that we would 
not purchase for ourselves. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rogue Audio Inc. 

3 Marian Lane 

Brodheadsville, PA 18322 

 
 

Rogue Eighty Eight 

Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier 

Owners Manual

 

Vacuum Tube Amplifiers 

Issue date : 5/3/00 

Summary of Contents for Eighty Eight

Page 1: ...s Rogue Eighty Eight Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier Owners Manual Vacuum Tube Amplifiers Issue date 5 3 00...

Page 2: ...ONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 2 Setting up your power amplifier 1 3 Operating your power amplifier 9 4 Maintenance 10 5 If there s a problem 11 6 Owner Warranty Registration Form 11 7 Specifications 12 8 W...

Page 3: ...n be confident that you have set up your amplifier properly SETTING UP YOUR POWER AMPLIFIER tools required phillips head screwdriver and a clean glove or cloth WARNING This amplifier uses voltages tha...

Page 4: ...o ensure that no damage occurs in transit After removing the amplifier from the box and packing material CAREFULLY turn the unit upon its side Remove the 4 thumbscrews and washers Retain these screws...

Page 5: ...unit has been powered up you must turn off the power at the switch and wait at least one hour before disconnecting the electrical cord After doing so the unit may be unplugged and the top cover remov...

Page 6: ...t the remaining tubes to ensure that they are fully seated in their ceramic sockets If a tube appears to be tilted or otherwise dislocated using a glove or clean cloth press down gently on the tube to...

Page 7: ...preference WARNING If the unit has been powered up you must turn off the power at the switch and wait at least one hour before disconnecting the electrical cord After doing so the unit may be unplugge...

Page 8: ...e setting refer to figures 5 and 6 Note the amplifier is factory set for 8 ohm speakers Using a 5 16 wrench remove the outermost nut from the red binding post Remove the wire and lug marked 8 ohm from...

Page 9: ...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 connec...

Page 10: ...s inverting check the owners manual or contact the manufacturer If all else fails try both connections and listen to which sounds better do this using several different recordings as not all recording...

Page 11: ...amplifier first 2 Breaking in the amplifier As with many high quality audio amplifiers the sound of the Rogue Eighty Eight amplifier will improve during the first few hours of use This time is require...

Page 12: ...5 Using a glove or clean dry cloth carefully remove the tubes from their sockets DO NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 6 Obtain and insert a new set of tubes It is recommended that a new set o...

Page 13: ...is seated securely IF SOUND DISTORTIONS ARE PRESENT 1 It is possible that a tube has gone bad Return the unit to the dealer to the dealer to test the tubes If these do not clear the problem please ca...

Page 14: ...t power 60 WPC frequency response 5Hz 50 kHz THD 0 1 typical 1 at rated power input sensitivity 1 0 V RMS dimensions 18 W x 15 D x 7 H weight 55 Lbs power requirements 115 230V 50 60Hz Rogue Eighty Ei...

Page 15: ...odifications not authorized in writing by Rogue Audio lightening power surges or acts of God Use of any other than Rogue Audio factory parts may void this warranty This warranty does not cover the cos...

Page 16: ...oduction engineering along with an overarching passion for excellence These skills will be used to create products that offer outstanding value in the high end marketplace Rogue Audio amplifiers will...

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