{"product_id":"rogue-audio-atlas-dark-power-amplifier","title":"Rogue Audio Atlas Dark Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Hundred Watts of Tube Power, and a Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Rogue Audio Atlas Dark is a stereo tube power amplifier making 100 watts per channel. It takes the line-level signal from your preamp and turns it into something your speakers can use, which is the only job it has and the reason it does it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA switch on the chassis picks between two ways of running the output tubes. Ultralinear gives you the full power, the firmer bass and the harder hitting dynamics. Triode trades some of that for a smoother, more relaxed reading that suits voices and small acoustic groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNot a Soft-Sounding Tube Amp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA large linear power supply sits behind those 100 watts, holding the energy needed for deep bass, sharp attacks and sudden swings in level. This is a tube amplifier you can play rock and orchestral music through at a real volume without it running out of composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Dark Version Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Dark takes the standard Atlas and improves the parts that decide how quiet and how clear it is. Power-supply capacitance goes up by 25%, which stores more energy for dynamics and bass control, and Hexfred fast-acting diodes cut the switching noise the supply makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Parts in the Signal Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePsvane Art Series tubes handle the input and driver stages, a 12AX7 and a 12AU7. Coupling capacitors are upgraded to hold on to fine detail as the signal passes through, and premium capacitors and PRP resistors sit at the points in the circuit where they matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas rhodium binding posts take the speaker cable, gold-plated RCA jacks take the input, and the power cord detaches so you can change it later. The faceplate is the all-black one that gives this version its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eShort signal paths and a heavy two-ounce copper circuit board keep the noise floor low. Slow-start sequencing brings the amplifier up gently at switch-on, which is easier on the tubes. Separate 4-ohm and 8-ohm taps let you match it properly to your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRogue Audio designs and hand-builds the Atlas Dark in Pennsylvania, then tests it, burns it in and listens to it before it ships. The warranty runs three years on parts and six months on the vacuum tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Power Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube sound without the usual power ceiling\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 watts a channel means a normal pair of floorstanders plays loudly and cleanly instead of running out of headroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen to more than one kind of music\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Ultralinear and Triode switch changes the amplifier's character in a second, so one box suits both a rock record and a string quartet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are a known quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate 4-ohm and 8-ohm taps let you match the output transformer to the load rather than hoping one setting fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it repaired rather than replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Pennsylvania and covered for three years, with the tubes themselves warranted for six months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Atlas Dark is a power amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is a single pair of RCA inputs and no volume control, so it needs a preamp in front of it. Choose one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun a pair of RCA interconnects from your preamplifier to the gold-plated inputs on the back. Speaker cable goes to the Cardas rhodium binding posts, using the 4-ohm or 8-ohm tap that matches your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe power cord detaches, so you can change it if you want to. Switch between Ultralinear and Triode on the chassis, and give the slow-start circuit a moment to bring everything up at power-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Atlas Dark needs one in front of it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 watts of tube power drives a serious pair — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speaker cable for the Cardas posts — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cord detaches, so it is easy to upgrade — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/power-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e100 watts per channel in Ultralinear mode, from a stereo tube output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the Triode switch do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt changes how the output tubes are run, giving a smoother, more relaxed sound in place of maximum power and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich tubes does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePsvane Art Series 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes in the input and driver stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat makes the Dark version different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e25% more power-supply capacitance, Hexfred diodes, Psvane Art Series tubes, upgraded coupling capacitors, Cardas rhodium binding posts, premium capacitors and PRP resistors, and the black faceplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I match it to my speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse the 4-ohm or the 8-ohm transformer tap, whichever suits the nominal impedance of your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree years on parts and workmanship, and six months on the vacuum tubes, from the date of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA look at the Atlas Dark on the shelf and what makes it the Dark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ESbfelRlYB8\" title=\"Rogue Audio's Atlas Dark\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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