"Deserve to be at the Top of Every Audiophile's List"
When you are ready for the ultimate in vacuum tube amplification, look no further than the Rogue Audio M-180 monoblock power amplifiers. They offer power, grace, and precision. Boasting 180 watts of pure tube power, these monoblocks seemingly accomplish the impossible. After drawing the curtains aside on a soundstage of magnificent full height, width, and depth, the pace and musicality of the M-Series provide a riveting performance that will leave you breathless. And along with their profound sonic merits, the monoblocks are aesthetically exquisite amplifiers that will stoically serve as the cornerstones of your system.
"The Rogue M-180 deserves to be at the top of every audiophile's list of amps that deliver high performance in almost every aspect of playback—something I'd say even if they cost $10,000/pair," reports Erick Lichte in Stereophile magazine. "The Rogues excelled at throwing a huge, well-defined soundstage with outstanding spatial separation between instruments."
Circuitry Derived from Rogue's Apollo Amps
Using circuitry derived from Rogue Audio's Apollo amplifiers, the M-180s are marked by an exceptional design that places it squarely at the forefront of tube technology. Just a few of the notable features are a "slow start" logical turn-on for extended tube life, a massive high capacity power supply, and the ability to externally switch between either ultra-linear or pure triode operation.
The highly efficient design also means cool running and greatly extended tube life. Other refinements include balanced (XLR) and RCA inputs, mechanically isolated transformers, matched octets of KT120 output tubes, and separate 4 and 8 ohm taps on the rear.
Formidable Tube Complement with Easy Biasing
The M-180's formidable tube complement consists of 4 x KT120, 2 x12AU7, and x 12AX7 tubes, with matched octets of output tubes. A slow start feature allows the tubes to warm up gradually to eliminate turn-on noise and greatly extend tube life.
Some people shy away from tube amps because it can be complicated and inconvenient testing and adjusting the bias, which typically requires using a hand-held meter. But this is far from the case with the M-180, which makes it easy to adjust the bias of the output tubes. In the center of the top plate of the amp is a built-in, easy-to-read meter with switches that lets you choose the tube you want to check out and/or adjust.
The tubes are nicely protected with a welded wire tube cage, which also contributes to the impressive appearance of this amp.
Premium Quality Components Throughout the Build
In keeping with Rogue Audio's "quality by design" philosophy, only the finest components are used in the construction of these remarkable amplifiers. These components are hand-wired to a heavy, two-ounce copper circuit board.
Designed and Hand Built in the USA
The M-180 is entirely designed and hand built in the USA. Each unit is individually fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned, assuring you of great sound right out of the box. It comes with a three-year manufacturer's limited warranty from Rogue Audio (six months on the tubes).
The machined aluminum faceplate is available in either black or silver to compliment the rest of your components and includes an audiophile quality detachable IEC-type AC power cable.
