{"product_id":"rogue-audio-m-180-monoblock-amplifiers-silver-pair","title":"Rogue Audio M-180 Monoblock Amplifiers - Silver - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Deserve to be at the Top of Every Audiophile's List\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen you are ready for the ultimate in vacuum tube amplification, look no further than the Rogue Audio M-180 monoblock power amplifiers. They offer power, grace, and precision. Boasting 180 watts of pure tube power, these monoblocks seemingly accomplish the impossible. After drawing the curtains aside on a soundstage of magnificent full height, width, and depth, the pace and musicality of the M-Series provide a riveting performance that will leave you breathless. And along with their profound sonic merits, the monoblocks are aesthetically exquisite amplifiers that will stoically serve as the cornerstones of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Rogue M-180 deserves to be at the top of every audiophile's list of amps that deliver high performance in almost every aspect of playback—something I'd say even if they cost $10,000\/pair,\" reports Erick Lichte in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \"The Rogues excelled at throwing a huge, well-defined soundstage with outstanding spatial separation between instruments.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Exceptional Gear the Average Person Can Afford\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The DragoN and M-180 [monoblocks], are very reasonably priced, given their performance and build quality. As with other models, a small price increase for upgrades yields even more impressive results. With so much high-end audio moving into the financial stratosphere, it’s reassuring to know there’s a brand that wants to make exceptional gear that the average person can afford, reports Joseph Taylor, \u003cem\u003esoundstagexperience.com\u003c\/em\u003e, July 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCircuitry Derived from Rogue's Apollo Amps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUsing circuitry derived from Rogue Audio's Apollo amplifiers, the M-180s are marked by an exceptional design that places it squarely at the forefront of tube technology. Just a few of the notable features are a \"slow start\" logical turn-on for extended tube life, a massive high capacity power supply, and the ability to externally switch between either ultra-linear or pure triode operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly efficient design also means cool running and greatly extended tube life. Other refinements include balanced (XLR) and RCA inputs, mechanically isolated transformers, matched octets of KT120 output tubes, and separate 4 and 8 ohm taps on the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFormidable Tube Complement with Easy Biasing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe M-180's formidable tube complement consists of 4 x KT120, 2 x12AU7, and x 12AX7 tubes, with matched octets of output tubes. A slow start feature allows the tubes to warm up gradually to eliminate turn-on noise and greatly extend tube life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome people shy away from tube amps because it can be complicated and inconvenient testing and adjusting the bias, which typically requires using a hand-held meter. But this is far from the case with the M-180, which makes it easy to adjust the bias of the output tubes. In the center of the top plate of the amp is a built-in, easy-to-read meter with switches that lets you choose the tube you want to check out and\/or adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe tubes are nicely protected with a welded wire tube cage, which also contributes to the impressive appearance of this amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePremium Quality Components Throughout the Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn keeping with Rogue Audio's \"quality by design\" philosophy, only the finest components are used in the construction of these remarkable amplifiers. These components are hand-wired to a heavy, two-ounce copper circuit board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned and Hand Built in the USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe M-180 is entirely designed and hand built in the USA. Each unit is individually fully tested, burned-in, and auditioned, assuring you of great sound right out of the box. It comes with a three-year manufacturer's limited warranty from Rogue Audio (six months on the tubes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe machined aluminum faceplate is available in either black or silver to compliment the rest of your components and includes an audiophile quality detachable IEC-type AC power cable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogue Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982088265901,"sku":"NEW-RAM180-SIL-PR","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RADRAGONM_SIL_01-Large__29063.jpg?v=1785629268","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rogue-audio-m-180-monoblock-amplifiers-silver-pair","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}