Rogue Audio Tempest Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier User Manual

Issue date : 9/11/00

Rogue Audio

Tempest

Vacuum Tube

Integrated Amplifier

Owners Manual

Vacuum Tube Amplifiers

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

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. And with your Rogue Audio amplifier,
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 amplifier properly

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SETTING UP YOUR AMPLIFIER

tools required: phillips head screwdriver and a clean glove or cloth.

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.

1) Opening the box - Carefully remove the amplifier from the box.
It is important that you retain the packing material and box in the
event that the amplifier ever needs servicing. The packing
material and box have been carefully designed to protect your
valuable equipment during shipping so you don’t want to throw
them away!

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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 material, CAREFULLY turn
the unit upon its side. Remove the 4 thumbscrews and washers.
Retain these screws and pallet in the event that the unit ever needs
servicing.

WARNING : Shipping this unit without correctly attaching
the shipping pallet can result in serious structural damage
to the unit.

3) Remove the Top Cover - Using a phillips head screwdriver,
remove the top cover of the amplifier chassis.

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 unplugged and the top cover removed. This
time is required for dangerous voltages to dissipate.

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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

12AU7

Note that amps may be shipped with a different but equivalent tube

Figure 3

5) Inspect Input and Driver Tubes - Inspect 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 re-seat it in its socket. See
Figure 3 for tube locations.

KT88

12AU7

12AX7

12AU7

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