Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Hera Rogue Audio
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HERA Reference Linestage Preamplifier Owner’s Manual Rogue Audio, Inc. 3 Marian Lane Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Issue date: 06/08/07.
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction 2 2) Unpacking the Hera Preamplifier 2 3) Installing the Hera into your system 3 4) Operation of the Hera Peamplifier 6 5) Troubleshooting 8 6) Registration of your.
2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase decision! We at Rogue Audio truly believe that our preamplifiers provide the “smartest” value in high-end audio. If you have never owned a vacuum tube preamplifier you will be thrilled by the silky-smooth sound and incredible detail that only a tube preamplifier can provide.
3 Figure 1. INSTALLING THE HERA INTO YOUR SYSTEM Connecting the Power Supply to the Preamplifier The Hera Preamplifier is a two box preamplifier, where the power supply and AC/DC conversion is placed in a separate box to lower the noise floor of the unit.
4 Figure 2 Connecting the Hera Power Supply to the power outlet: Connect the IEC end of the detachable power cord to the Power Supply, shown in Figure 3.
5 Phono (for an external phono preamp), CD, Tuner, and AUX 1. There is also one pair of Balanced XLR inputs. Connecting the Hera to multi channel sources using the Unity Gain Input: The Hera features a unity gain bypass allowing you to integrate your two channel music systems into a multichannel home theater system.
6 OPERATION OF THE PREAMPLIFIER Powering up the System: After all proper connections have been made, you are now ready to turn the Hera preamplifier on. The power on/off switch is on the front of the power supply. The Hera employs an automated sequential soft-starting mode to prolong tube life as well as to suppress turn-on transients.
7 • Gain – The gain knob changes the overall range in which the volume control operates. This permits the user to fine tune the volume control so that full use of the stepped attenuator is achieved. The center position is considered nominal for single ended operation.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING Speaker Hum • If hum can be heard from more than a few inches from the loudspeaker, there is probably a ground loop. Be sure to have the amp and all sources plugged into the same outlet if possible. If this fails to cure the hum, call customer service at Rogue Audio for further advice 570-992-9901.
9 FUSE VALUES One 5A slow Blow Type Fuse located on rear of power supply box SPECIFICATIONS Tube Complement Eight 6H30P tubes Frequency Response 1Hz – 250KHz +/- 3dB THD <0.
10 LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period This product has been manufactured under the highest standards of quality and workmanship. Rogue Audio Inc. (hereinafter “Rogue Audio”) warrants this product ag.
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