{"product_id":"rogue-audio-stereo-100-dark-amplifier-trade-in","title":"Rogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier (Trade-in)","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Rogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “Rogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:0.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"bh-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eRogue Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"bh-title\"\u003eRogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003e\n    Special upgraded Dark version • 100 watts per channel minimum • KT120 output stage • switchable triode \/ ultra-linear operation • premium parts upgrades • handcrafted in the USA\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"overview\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eMeet the Stereo 100 Dark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n          The \u003cstrong\u003eRogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a special-performance version of Rogue Audio’s acclaimed Stereo 100 tube power amplifier, built for listeners who want greater refinement, upgraded parts quality, and flagship-inspired voicing in a stereo chassis. Based on the award-winning Stereo 100 platform, the Dark version adds carefully chosen circuit and parts upgrades intended to push transparency, tonal density, and dynamic authority even further while preserving the musical impact that made the original so highly regarded.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bh-badges\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eDark Version\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003e100 WPC Minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eKT120 Tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eTriode \/ Ultra-Linear\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003ePremium Small Signal Tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eUSA Built\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\n          System note: the Dark version is intended for listeners who want more than the standard Stereo 100, with parts and power supply refinements derived from Rogue’s more ambitious Dark-series thinking.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"highlights\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Dark-version upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e — power supply modifications, upgraded coupling capacitors, PRP and “Nude” Vishay resistors in critical locations, upgraded Cardas binding posts and RCA jacks, plus premium small-signal tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal tube power and scale\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 watts per channel minimum gives the amplifier the headroom to handle serious loudspeakers with greater ease than many lower-powered tube designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable operating character\u003c\/strong\u003e — a simple switch allows you to choose between pure triode and ultra-linear operation to suit system matching and sonic preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive linear power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to preserve bass weight, dynamic impact, and low-frequency authority during demanding musical passages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined tube topology\u003c\/strong\u003e — four matched KT120 output tubes operating in push-pull configuration provide the heart of the amplifier’s high-power tube performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship-inspired stereo package\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eRogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e brings much of the spirit behind Rogue’s Dark-series upgrades into a more approachable stereo amplifier platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"technology\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eKT120 push-pull output stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Stereo 100 platform uses four matched KT120 output tubes, chosen for their ability to deliver power, drive, and musical authority while maintaining Rogue’s signature tube character.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eTriode and ultra-linear flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rear-panel switching lets listeners choose between the more direct and intimate presentation of triode operation and the additional power and grip of ultra-linear mode.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDark-series component upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Dark version adds critical-path component improvements intended to elevate transparency, tonal saturation, and low-level detail retrieval beyond the standard model.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial tube-amplifier build\u003c\/strong\u003e — with its robust chassis, heavy-duty circuit board, and hand-built construction, the amplifier is designed as a long-term high-end audio component rather than a lightweight lifestyle product.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\n          In a carefully matched system, the \u003cstrong\u003eRogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to deliver tube-driven dimensionality, real dynamic headroom, and upgraded parts quality in a serious stereo power amplifier.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section bh-faq\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Stereo 100 Dark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the Dark version different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Dark version adds power supply modifications, upgraded coupling capacitors, PRP and “Nude” Vishay resistors in critical positions, upgraded Cardas binding posts and RCA jacks, plus premium small-signal tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eRogue Audio rates the Stereo 100 platform at 100 watts per channel minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eCan I switch between triode and ultra-linear operation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eYes. A rear-panel switch lets you choose between pure triode and ultra-linear operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eWhat output tubes does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIt uses four matched KT120 output tubes in push-pull configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eWho is this amplifier best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIt is a strong fit for listeners who want substantial tube power, upgraded parts quality, and more refinement than a standard Stereo 100 without moving to monoblocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"why-buy\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTube amplifier and speaker-matching guidance for room size, sensitivity, and load requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdvice on triode versus ultra-linear operation for your speakers and listening goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHelp integrating premium tube amplification into a serious two-channel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCareful handling and support for high-end tube electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"related\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTube-friendly preamplifiers and high-quality analog front ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLoudspeakers that benefit from high-power tube amplification and strong dynamic drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePremium interconnects and speaker cables for refined stereo tube systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n    \u003caside\u003e\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"specs\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eStereo 100 Dark Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eStereo tube power amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eDark upgraded version\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e100 watts per channel minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eOutput Tubes\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e4 x KT120, matched\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eSmall Signal Tubes\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePremium upgraded small-signal tubes included\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePure triode \/ ultra-linear selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e200K ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e1.0V RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e5Hz – 50kHz ±1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eTHD\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.1% typical, \u0026lt;1.0% at rated power\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eMassive linear power supply with Dark-version modifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eUpgraded Parts\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eUpgraded coupling capacitors, PRP and “Nude” Vishay resistors in critical spots, upgraded Cardas binding posts and RCA jacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCircuit Board\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eHeavy 2-ounce copper circuit board\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e18\" x 17\" x 7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e60 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e115V \/ 60Hz or 230V \/ 50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eBuild\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\n          The \u003cstrong\u003eRogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e combines meaningful Dark-version upgrades with serious tube power and flexible operating modes in a handcrafted stereo amplifier.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"whats-in-the-box\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e1 x Rogue Audio Stereo 100 Dark Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTube complement installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\n    \u003c\/aside\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Rogue Audio\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Stereo Power Amplifiers, Tube Amplifiers, High-End Audio Amplifiers, Stereo Tube Amplifiers\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rogue Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default 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