A New Benchmark in Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Technology
With the RP-9 vacuum tube preamplifier, Rogue Audio's award winning RP-X hardware and software platform has been taken to a new level. From the outset, the company's overarching design goals were directed at maintaining near-perfect signal integrity along with an ultra-wide bandwidth, low distortion, and a vanishingly low noise floor.
The flagship RP-9's innovative and proprietary circuitry is designed around the Russian military’s 6H30P tubes in a balanced configuration that stretches the bounds of modern preamplifier technology. The results translate into amazing detail, smoothness, and refinement which has effectively redefined the level of performance that can be expected from a reference caliber preamplifier.
"I decided to do an RP-7 to RP-9 upgrade," reports reviewer Ylee at audioaficionado.org. "Immediate impressions so far is that soundstaging is considerably more three-dimensional with individual instruments easier to follow as a result."
All the Features You Could Ask For
Rogue Audio's driving design goal for the RP-9 was to set an entirely new benchmark in vacuum tube preamplifier technology, and they have certainly succeeded. While sacrificing nothing to sonic integrity, the RP-9 includes all the features you could ask for from a feature rich preamplifier, and more. Included in the design are a home theater bypass, processor loop, mono button, and an elegant easy to read (and defeatable) OLED display. A machined aluminum 10 button remote provides further convenience.
All The Connectivity Your System Needs
Delivery enough connectivity for a variety of audio sources, the RP-9 gives you two pairs of XLR balanced inputs and three pairs of RCA line level inputs. Two pairs of balanced outputs and two sets of RCA variable outs allow for a wide range of output connectivity. Also onboard are Home Theater bypass/Unity gain inputs.
Tube-Based Headphone Amp on Board
Many manufacturers don't put much effort into headphone listening, seemingly adding a headphone jack as an afterthought. But the RP-9 features celebrated Rogue Audio quality all the way. The tube-based headphone amplifier will thrill you with its smooth and refined sound. With its highly capable 2-watt power delivery, you will experience nearly any model headphone at its full capabilities.
Designed and Hand Built in the USA
The RP-9 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). A high quality detachable IEC AC power cord is included.
The machined aluminum faceplate is available in either black or silver to complement the rest of your components.