Two-tube mu-follower design • MM/MC phono stage • 1W headphone amplifier • Home theater bypass • OLED display • Handcrafted in the USA
Meet the RP-1 v2
The Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 Preamplifier is a compact tube linestage designed to deliver high-end musicality, flexible system integration, and serious value in a single chassis. Built around Rogue Audio’s two-tube mu-follower platform, it combines a refined line stage with a built-in MM/MC phono section, a discrete headphone amplifier, home theater bypass capability, and a simple, elegant user interface centered around an easy-to-read OLED display.
Setup tip: The RP-1 v2 is especially attractive for systems that need both analog flexibility and compact dimensions without giving up the tonal ease of a tube preamp.
Highlights & Benefits
Tube-based line stage refinement — the two-tube mu-follower topology is designed to deliver dimensionality, tonal richness, and low-listening fatigue without sacrificing clarity.
Flexible analog integration — four line-level inputs, one phono input, two pairs of variable outputs, and one pair of fixed outputs support a wide range of system layouts.
Built-in MM/MC phono capability — selectable gain and adjustable cartridge loading help accommodate a broad range of popular cartridges.
Headphone-ready — the discrete 1W headphone amplifier adds private-listening capability without requiring a separate component.
Home theater friendly — unity-gain / bypass input support makes it easy to integrate into a mixed music-and-cinema system.
Daily-use convenience — remote control access to volume, balance, selector, and mute functions makes the preamp easy to live with.
Compact high-end control center — the Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 Preamplifier is ideal for listeners who want a true tube preamp with real-world flexibility.
Technology & Design
Two-tube mu-follower circuit — Rogue Audio’s tube gain architecture is designed for strong linearity and musical expressiveness, using a pair of 12AU7 / ECC802 tubes in the line stage.
Integrated MM/MC phono stage — selectable phono gain and user-adjustable cartridge loading allow better matching to your cartridge without requiring a separate phono preamp.
Headphone and output flexibility — a built-in 1W headphone amplifier plus multiple variable and fixed outputs make the unit suitable for both dedicated listening systems and broader control-center duties.
Practical operating safeguards — slow-start turn-on sequencing and auto-mute during power-up/power-down are designed to support system stability and protect downstream components.
In a properly matched system, the Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 Preamplifier delivers the spaciousness and harmonic ease tube lovers want, with the connectivity and control modern systems require.
FAQ — RP-1 v2
Does this include a phono stage?
Yes. It includes a built-in MM/MC phono stage with selectable gain and adjustable cartridge loading.
Can it be used in a home theater system?
Yes. It includes home theater bypass / unity gain inputs for easier integration with an AV processor or receiver.
How many outputs does it have?
It provides two pairs of variable outputs and one pair of fixed outputs, offering flexibility for power amps, subwoofers, recording devices, or secondary zones depending on system design.
What tubes does it use?
The line stage uses two 12AU7 / ECC802 tubes.
Is there a headphone amplifier built in?
Yes. A discrete 1W headphone amplifier is included for dedicated private listening.
Why Buy From Us
System-matching help for power amplifiers, headphones, and cartridge pairing
Guidance on tube preamp integration with home theater bypass systems
Support with phono-stage gain and cartridge loading setup
Careful packing and long-term technical assistance
Related & System Matches
Tube-friendly and high-current power amplifiers for complementary system voicing
MM and MC cartridge upgrades for analog front ends
Headphones and headphone cabling for private-listening systems
