Introduction, Tools required none | Rogue Audio Cronus specification

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 the Cronus integrated 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.

UNPACKING THE CRONUS POWER AMPLIFIER

Tools required: none

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.

The Cronus amplifier has been painstakingly inspected for cosmetic flaws during and after assembly. In order not to damage the cosmetic appearance of your amplifier it is important that you follow the unpacking instructions carefully.

1.Remove the small corrugated box containing the remote, tubes, spare fuses, and power cord.

2.Carefully lift the amplifier out of the box, and remove the foam pads and plastic bag.

3.Insert the tubes into the proper locations. Refer to Fig. 1 The output tubes will be marked per the figure. (ie V1,V2, etc. ). The 12AU7 used in the preamp section will be marked as 12AU7 Center per the figure. Be sure to use this in the proper location as it has been selected for low noise preamp use.

4.Save the packing materials. The packing materials and box have been carefully designed to protect your valuable equipment during shipping so you don’t want to throw them away.