Rogue Audio METIS Vacuum Tube Preamplifier User Manual

METIS

Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

Owner’s Manual

Rogue Audio, Inc.

3 Marian Lane

Brodheadsville, PA 18322

Issue date: 02/19/05

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1) Introduction

2) Unpacking the Metis preamplifier

3) Installing the Metis into your system

4) Operation of the preamplifier

5) Troubleshooting

6) Specifications

7) Product Registration and Warranty

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase decision! We at Rogue Audio truly believe that
our preamplifiers provide the “smartest” value in high-end audio. If you have
never owned a vacuum tube preamplifier you will be thrilled by the silky-smooth
sound and incredible detail that only a tube preamplifier can provide. And with
the Metis preamplifier, you can be sure that you are getting the very best in tube
amplification. We at Rogue Audio are extremely proud of our products and want
you to enjoy them to their fullest potential. So please, take the time to read
through this short manual so that you can be confident that you have set up your
preamplifier properly.

UNPACKING THE METIS PREPREAMPLIFIER

Tools required: none

WARNING - This prepreamplifier uses voltages that could cause
injury or death. Never open the preamplifier 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.

The METIS preamplifier has been painstakingly inspected for cosmetic flaws
during and after assembly. In order not to damage the cosmetic appearance of
your preamplifier it is important that you follow the unpacking instructions
carefully.

1. Remove the small corrugated box containing the tubes, tube cage, and power

cord.

2. Carefully lift the preamplifier out of the box, and remove the foam pads and

plastic bag.

3. Insert the tubes into their sockets. See figure 1. Place the tube cage over the

tubes and into the corresponding holes of the cover, if so desired.

4. Save the packing materials. The packing materials and box have been

carefully designed to protect your valuable equipment during shipping so you
don’t want to throw them away.