Rogue Audio M-120 Owner's Manual

Power Amplifier Owners Manual Vacuum Tube Amplifiers Issue date : 10/6/03

1) Introduction 1 2) Setting up your power amplifier 1 3) Operating your power amplifier 8 4) Maintenance 9 5) If there’s a problem 10 6) Owner and Warranty Registration Form 12 7) Specifications 12 8) Warranty 13 Rogue M-120 Owners Manual

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. SETTING UP YOUR POWER 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! Rogue M-120 Owners Manual 1

shipping pallet. This pallet serves two purposes. First, and foremost it acts to tie down the mechanically isolated transformer platform. Secondly, it provides strength to the main chassis. Both of these items are 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. See Figure 1. WARNING : Shipping this unit without correctly attaching the shipping pallet can result in serious structural damage to the unit. Figure 1 Rogue M-120 Owners Manual 2 Shipping Pallet Washer (4) ThumbScrew (4)

the tube cage at rear of chassis. It is important that you retain the tube packing material in the event that the amplifier ever needs servicing. See Figure 2. Figure 2 Rogue M-120 Owners Manual 3 Tube Cage Foam packing