Rogue Audio Hera II Silver

After more than three years of research and development, Rogue Audio proudly introduces the Hera reference preamplifier.

The Hera’s innovative and proprietary circuitry utilises eight of the Russian military’s 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 today’s 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 Rogue’s 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 Features

• Eight 6H30P tubes
• Remote controlled stepped attenuator w/ volume and mute
• Phase invert button
• Home theatre (unity gain) bypass
• Mono button
• Processor Loop
• Tape monitor
• Balance/Balance defeat
• Five gain settings
• Machined aluminium two box chassis
• Entirely designed and hand built in the USA
• 5 year limited warranty (6 months on valves)

Connections:

• 4 sets RCA inputs
• 2 sets RCA outputs
• 1 set Balanced XLR inputs
• 2 set Balanced XLR outputs
• 1 set unity gain inputs

Dimensions:

• Main Chassis(WDH): 464x387x127mm (18.25” x 15.25” x 5”)
• Power Chassis(WDH): 464x387x89mm (18.25” x 15.25” x 3.5”)
• Weight: 24Kg (53 pounds)
• Shipping weight: 27Kg (60 pounds)