{"product_id":"rogue-audio-triton-ii-solid-state-phono-preamplifier","title":"Rogue Audio Triton II Solid State Phono Preamplifier","description":"\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Solid-State Alternative to Rogue's Tube Phono Stages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Rogue Audio Triton II is an MM\/MC phono preamplifier built around a solid-state circuit with three stages of amplification. It's a hand-built, US-made design aimed at ultra-low noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRogue's Ares II and Ares II Magnum use vacuum tubes instead. The Triton II swaps that circuit for solid-state gain stages, giving shoppers who prefer that sound a higher-tier option within the same lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt also skips the tube maintenance and periodic replacement that come with a tube-based design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA massive, fully regulated multistage power supply and a toroidal transformer back up the circuit. Two copper circuit boards and Teflon-insulated, silver-plated internal wiring round out the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRogue builds the Triton II entirely in the USA, from the machined aluminum faceplate down to the internal wiring. That hands-on approach matches the rest of Rogue's phono and preamp lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eExtensive Loading for Nearly Any Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGain switches across four levels: 43, 55, 60, and 70dB. That range covers moving magnet through very low-output moving coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLoading offers eight selectable values: 20, 30, 100, 300, 1,000, 47,000, 75,000, and 100,000 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCapacitance switches across five settings: 0, 47, 150, 470, and 1,000pF. That breadth of loading and capacitance options covers far more cartridges than a preamp with only a handful of fixed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost phono stages at this price offer four or five loading steps at most. The Triton II's eight-step range gives serious cartridge shoppers more room to fine-tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRIAA accuracy is rated within ±0.1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz. A user-selectable rumble filter helps with warped records or a turntable prone to footfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA front-panel mono switch sums the channels for mono pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUltra heavy-duty gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs are provided; there are no balanced XLR connections on this model. It measures 17 by 9 by 3.5 inches and ships at 18 pounds, reflecting its outboard-grade power supply and heavy chassis construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAll of these settings are accessed through internal switches rather than a front-panel display, keeping the signal path simple once your cartridge is dialed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamp 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\u003eListeners who prefer solid-state over tube sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three stages of solid-state amplification replace the vacuum tubes used in Rogue's Ares II line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of hard-to-match cartridges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight loading values and five capacitance settings dial in a far finer match than most fixed-step preamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors with mono pressings.\u003c\/strong\u003e A front-panel mono switch sums the channels for accurate mono playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of both MM and MC cartridges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four gain settings span moving magnet through very low-output moving coil types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot the right fit for anyone building a balanced XLR system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only unbalanced RCA connections are provided on this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eRun your turntable's phono cable into the Triton II's RCA input, then connect its RCA output to a line-level input on your amplifier or preamp. Set the internal gain, loading, and capacitance switches to match your cartridge before you start listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFlip the mono switch when playing mono records, and use the rumble filter if your turntable or records need help with low-frequency noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Rogue Audio Triton II:\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/turntables\/turntables\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e without a built-in phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/turntables\/phono-cartridges\/phono-cartridges\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, MM or MC, matched to its extensive loading options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/interconnect-cables\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e to connect its output to your amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 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 is this different from the Ares II?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Ares II uses vacuum tubes in its gain stage. The Triton II is fully solid-state, with more gain settings and a wider range of loading and capacitance options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I play mono records with this preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A front-panel mono switch sums the two channels together for accurate mono playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes this have balanced XLR connections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo. Only unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs are provided on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I set the gain and loading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInternal switches set gain, loading, and capacitance for each channel. Check your cartridge's specifications before setting them, and consult the manual for switch locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Triton II with a three-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eAudible Elegance walks through the Triton II's performance across cartridge types:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CEyCS79U0ow\" title=\"A Great Phono Preamp for all Cartridges: Rogue Triton II\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. 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