{"product_id":"rogue-audio-rh-5-headphone-amplifier-with-phono","title":"Rogue Audio RH-5 Headphone Amplifier With Phono","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTube Magic, Solid-State Muscle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Rogue Audio RH-5 answers a question serious headphone listeners eventually ask: why buy a headphone amp, a preamp, and a phono stage separately? This is all three in one American-made chassis, built around a hybrid design that pairs two 12AU7 tubes with a MOSFET output stage, tube character where it matters, solid-state power where it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThat power is real. It gives 3.5 watts into 32 ohms, 1.8 watts into 100 ohms and 0.75 watts into 300 ohms. That covers a demanding planar and a high-impedance dynamic alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree gain settings, at 3, 12 and 16dB, match the amp to anything from a sensitive in-ear to an insensitive planar. The front panel takes quarter-inch, 3-pin XLR and 4-pin XLR. More than one pair can stay plugged in at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis version includes Rogue's phono stage, so a turntable plugs straight in. It handles moving magnet and moving coil cartridges with selectable 44dB or 56dB gain and eight resistive loading options, a genuinely adjustable phono section, not a token add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eA Complete Control Center\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe RH-5 is also a full-function preamplifier. Three RCA inputs and a balanced XLR input handle your sources, while RCA and balanced XLR preamp outputs feed a power amplifier or powered speakers. A machined aluminum remote controls volume, input, mute, and power from the couch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFrequency response runs 5Hz to 50kHz (plus or minus 1dB), with 0.05% distortion and a 0.1-ohm headphone output impedance that keeps the sound consistent across different headphones. Every RH-5 is hand-built by Rogue Audio in Pennsylvania, and the faceplate comes in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHerb Reichert of \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in an October 26, 2017 review, praised \"the weight and force of music, and the splendid transparency of its two 12AU7 tubes,\" concluding: \"This new Rogue makes more of my headphones sound great than any other amp I have!\" Frank Iacone of \u003cem\u003eHeadphone Guru\u003c\/em\u003e, in an October 30, 2017 review, found \"the midrange is where most of the RH-5 magic comes to life,\" adding \"the RH-5 is dead quiet; I heard no noise or distortion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 headphone amp, preamp, and phono stage in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the RH-5 replaces three components and the cables between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou spin vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in MM\/MC phono stage has real gain and loading flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3.5 watts into 32 ohms drives planars and high-impedance dynamics with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want American hand-built quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed and built by Rogue Audio in Pennsylvania, with a 3-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box to run the whole system\u003c\/strong\u003e — the RH-5 is a headphone amp, a preamp and a phono stage at once, so it can sit at the center of a system rather than beside it. Compare the alternatives in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphone amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eConnect your turntable to the phono input, digital sources to the three RCA line inputs, and a balanced source to the XLR input. Headphones plug into the front panel's 1\/4\", 3-pin XLR, or 4-pin XLR jacks. To run a full system, connect the RCA or balanced XLR preamp outputs to a power amplifier or powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain to match your headphones, low for sensitive models, higher for demanding ones, and set the phono DIP switches once for your cartridge. The remote handles everything else from your listening chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the RH-5:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amp with this much power deserves a serious headphone — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a digital source through the line or balanced inputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality interconnects complete the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs the phono stage included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, this version includes Rogue's phono stage, with MM\/MC support, 44dB or 56dB gain, and eight loading options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow powerful is the headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e3.5 watts into 32 ohms, 1.8 watts into 100 ohms, and 0.75 watts into 300 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat headphone connections does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e1\/4\", 3-pin XLR, and 4-pin XLR, and you can connect more than one headphone at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it work as my system preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. RCA and balanced XLR preamp outputs feed a power amp or powered speakers, with full remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat tubes does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo 12AU7\/ECC82 tubes in the input stage, one of the most widely available tube types for easy rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRogue Audio covers the RH-5 with a 3-year limited warranty, with 6 months on the tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCharles Pierre takes a close look at the RH-5:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7EuqY7eZMW0\" title=\"Rogue Audio RH5\" 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 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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