Preamplificator Rogue Audio Hera II Reference Line

After more than three years of research and development, Rogue Audio proudly introduces the Hera reference preamplifier.The Heras innovative and proprietary circuitry utilises eight of the Russian militarys 6H30P tubes in a balanced design that stretches the bounds of modern preamplifier technology. And that technology translates into amazing detail, smoothness and refinement which in turn redefines the level of performance that can now be expected from a preamplifier.The Hera is feature rich yet sacrifices nothing to sonic integrity. Many of todays high end designers make extensive use of microprocessors and the digital domain to support features that detract from the audio performance. Rogue Audio eschew such technology. To that end, they have designed a stepped attenuator that uses purely resistive elements to derive more than 120 individual volume steps. A miniature slipper clutch connects the attenuator to a motor that can be remotely controlled. All switching is done via expensive silver switches rather than being routed through a silicon chip. This state of the art two box preamplifier Rogues circuitry. With a remote control stepped attenuator, phase invert button, balance bypass, processor loop, unity gain bypass and a host of other features, this preamp is targeted to set the benchmark in vacuum tube audio technology.General FeaturesEight 6H30P tubesRemote controlled stepped attenuator w/ volume and mutePhase invert buttonHome theatre (unity gain) bypassMono buttonProcessor LoopTape monitorBalance/Balance defeatFive gain settingsMachined aluminium two box chassisEntirely designed and hand built in the USA