Rogue Audio RP-3 Preamplifier - Black

Warmth, Detail, Transparency, and Musicality

With its perfect blend of vacuum tube warmth, along with a remarkable level of detail, transparency, and musicality, the new Rogue Audio RP-3 redefines what an affordable balanced tube preamplifier can achieve.

The RP-3 is built on the foundation of Rogue Audio's cutting-edge RP-X hardware and software platform. It was designed to maintain near perfect signal integrity. In addition to computer optimized circuit topology, all of the capacitors, resistors, and other critical parts are of exceptional quality assuring accuracy.

The electrical design is based on pure Class A tube amplification with Mosfet output buffering to provide huge drive and a super low output impedance. The tube complement consists of two 12AU7 / ECC802 tubes. Slow start turn-on sequencing and auto mute at turn-on / turn-off ensure that pleasurable sound is the only thing that reaches your ears with the RP-3.

"A High, and Remarkable, Performer"

Auditioning the new RP-3 preamp with a Rogue ST-100 Dark power amp at the 2025 AXPONA show, Chuck Bruce from enjoythemusic.com reports, "There's a lot of value in Rogue Audio products. Dollar for dollar they are heavyweights in their class! A high, and remarkable, performer."

"The RP-3 delivers great sound in a full featured balanced tube preamplifier," reports The Absolute Sound magazine, April 9, 2025, in an AXPONA show preview. "The new Rogue Audio RP-3 represents a unique level of performance and features at a very attainable price."

Feature-Rich Design

In addition to great sound, the feature-rich RP-3 provides all the functions expected in a high-end analog stereo preamp. Included are a home theater bypass, processor loop, mono button, defeatable display, and slow start circuitry.

A full-function 10-button wireless remote provides additional convenience for enjoying music from your favorite listening chair. Also included is a detachable IEC AC power cable.

A Wide Range of Connectivity and a Tube-Based Headphone Amp

Two pairs of XLR balanced inputs and three pairs of RCA line level inputs allow for numerous source components, while XLR balanced outputs along with two pairs of RCA variable outputs facilitate a wide range of output connectivity. The connection jacks are heavy-duty, gold plated.

Rogue Audio hasn't forgotten all you headphone lovers. Also included is a high-power, tube-based headphone amplifier suitable for driving and providing glorious performance from even the most difficult headphones.

Attractive Industrial Design with OLED Display

The attractive industrial design includes an easy-to-read OLED display that further reinforces the preamp's polished and tasteful appearance. The display provides all germane information in large, easy to read blue characters.

The metal high quality tactile buttons and knobs further add to the finished high-end feel.

Fully tested, burned, in and auditioned, the RP-3 is immediately ready to begin providing outstanding performance as soon as you first switch it on. It is proudly handcrafted in the USA and backed by a three-year limited manufacturer's warranty from Rogue Audio (six months on tubes).

Product Features

Overview

Two 12AU7 tube mu-follower design
Ten-function remote control
OLED display (defeatable)
Mono button
Heavy-duty, gold-plated RCA jacks
Machined aluminum faceplate and knobs
Tube based high power headphone amp
Massive power supply
Tube complement: 2 x 12AU7 / ECC802 tubes
Slow start turn-on sequencing
Auto mute at turn-on / turn-off
Detachable IEC power cord
Fully tested, burned in, and auditioned
3-year limited manufacturer's warranty from Rogue Audio (6 months on tubes)
Proudly handcrafted in the USA

Inputs and Outputs

Home Theater bypass/Unity gain inputs
Three pairs of RCA line level inputs
Two pairs of fully balanced XLR inputs
One pair of fixed outputs
Two pairs of RCA variable outputs
One pair of fully balanced XLR outputs
Processor loop

Product Specs

Frequency response: 5Hz – 100KHz +/- 1 dB
THD: <0.1%
Gain line stage: 10 dB (16dB XLR)
Rated output: 1V
Maximum output: 10V RMS, 20V XLR
Output impedance: <10 Ohms
Power requirements 120/240V – 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 18.5 ”W X 4.5 ”H X 17” D
Weight 30 lb.
Shipping weight 35 lb.

Product Warranty

3 Years | Parts & Labor | Rogue Audio Warranty

"There's a lot of value in Rogue Audio products. Dollar for dollar they are heavyweights in their class! A high, and remarkable, performer."

- Chuck Bruce, enjoythemusic.com, April 11, 2025, APONA 2025 report, Rogue RP-3 preamp and Rogue ST-100 Dark power amp

"The RP-3 delivers great sound in a full featured balanced tube preamplifier... The new Rogue Audio RP-3 represents a unique level of performance and features at a very attainable price."

- The Absolute Sound magazine, April 9, 2025, AXPONA show preview

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