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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 Sixty Six  

Vacuum Tube Preamplifier 

Owners Manual 

Vacuum Tube Amplifiers 

 

Issue  :   2 
 Date : 04/17/00 

Summary of Contents for Rogue Sixty Six

Page 1: ...Rogue Sixty Six Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Owners Manual Vacuum Tube Amplifiers Issue 2 Date 04 17 00 ...

Page 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 2 Setting up your preamplifier 1 3 Operating your preamplifier 4 4 Maintenance 5 5 If there s a problem 7 6 Specifications 8 7 Warranty 9 Rogue Sixty Six Owners Manual ...

Page 3: ...erly SETTING UP YOUR PREAMPLIFIER tools required phillips head screwdriver and a clean glove WARNING This preamplifier uses and generates 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 1 Opening...

Page 4: ... will have the greatest number of interconnects Therefore the preamplifier should be located such that it is accessible for cabling between itself and all other relevant pieces of equipment NEVER place another piece of equipment on top of the preamplifier and be sure to leave adequate space three inches or more on the top sides and rear for air flow The external power supply should be placed as fa...

Page 5: ... 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 removed This time is required for dangerous voltages to dissipate to ground 5 Polarity The Rogue sixty six preamplifier is an inverting amplifier positive signal in gives negative signal out so for best sound care should be taken to ensure correct polarity at t...

Page 6: ...uts will disconnect from ground and the preamp is ready After turning on the preamplifier turn on the power amplifier and source material and you are ready for listening Note This unit will not play for approximately 20 seconds after power on while tubes warm up 3 Switches and Controls The Rogue Sixty six is equipped with volume balance source power mute and record on phono version only Volume gai...

Page 7: ...ncrease usable tube life Replace Tubes by 1 Removing the top cover by unscrewing 10 screws 2 Using a glove or cloth carefully remove the tubes from their sockets WARNING If unit has been powered up you must turn off 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 removed This time is required for dangerous vo...

Page 8: ...Rogue Sixty Six Owners Manual 6 Figure 2 Sixty Six LSR Figure 3 Sixty Six Phono 12AU7 Tubes 2 Active Passive Switch 6DJ8 Tubes 4 Phono Stage Active Passive Switch 12AU7 Tubes 2 Line Stage ...

Page 9: ...th main power cord and 6 pin connections from power supply to preamplifier 2 Check that all input and output signal connections are secure 3 Ensure that all tubes are properly seated in sockets 4 If these do not clear up the problem please call Rogue Audio Technical Support at 570 992 9901 Rogue Sixty Six Owners Manual 7 ...

Page 10: ...e 10Hz 100kHz 1dB THD 0 1 gain line stage 23 dB gain phono stage 40 dB rated output 1 5 V RMS maximum output 50V RMS RIAA accuracy 0 25dB dimensions 14 W x 5 H x 10 D power requirements 115 230V 50 60Hz Rogue Sixty Six Owners Manual 8 ...

Page 11: ...s modifications 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 cost of parts and labor which would be otherwise provided without charge under this warranty obtained from any source other than Rogue Audio This warranty applies only to consumer use of this product ...

Page 12: ...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...

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