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On 10/2/2003 4:22:05 PM mobile homeless wrote:
Welcome to the insanity of the 2 channel Klipsch Forum. You happened in on a fine day, indeed.
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I think you are referring to the
ROGUE TEMPEST
in the Magnum version integrated (there is no "r" after the "e").
This integrated uses 4 KT-88 output tubes which, in my view, are more geared towards the rock side of the spectrum. IT actually have a load of 12AU7 and 2 12AX7.
I really dont know too much about this integrated but some of the Rogue stuff is pretty good. On the other hand, you can buy A LOT OF GOOD TUBE OPTIONS for this amount, perhaps some things I would choose over this one.
Below are a few of the options and some specs that mean very little in the final nut, sound-wise but there you go. Would I buy it? I dont think so - not for this many ducats as many things arise in this price range. What got you interested in this Rogue integrated?
At the very least, give it a whirl to get some exposure. So you are doing the smart thing there. What is your musical interest and listening habits? Do you like subtlety or raw power or a bit of both? AGain, $2200 brings some options.
- Ultra-wide bandwith output transformers
- Massive high storage power supply
- Matched quad output tubes
- User selectable 4 or 8 ohm output taps
- User selectable triode or ultralinear output
- (4) KT88, (4) 12AU7, (2) 12AX7 tube complement
- 6 inputs (phono*, CD, tuner, tape, aux, preamp)
- *External phono stage required
- Active outputs for subwoofer or biamping
Specifications:
- output power: 60WPC minimum
- THD: <0.1% typ., <1% at rated power
- frequency response:
- 20Hz - 20KHz at peak output,
- 10Hz - 100KHz at 10 watts
- input sensitivity: 1.0V RMS
- dimensions: 18" W x 15¾" D x 7" H
- weight: 55 lbs. (Magnum version: 60 lbs.)
- shipping weight: 60 lbs
- power requirements: 120V/240V - 50/60Hz
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Thanks for the info., Can you give me some other options you would try. My listening ranges from classical, jazz, soul, some pop., the only rock I have and enjoy is Pink Floyd. I found this Rogue at a dealer here that carries 2-channel only. Since I'm new at this I don't know what I'm doing. I Like music mostly loud and an currently using a Krell 300il ss 200 wpc and don't want to ruin my speakers, so hope I'm playing low enought. Thanks much.