Groundbreaking Triode/Class D Hybrid Amplifier!

An amplifier having the smooth and organic sound that only tubes can provide combined with the dynamics and slam of a damping factor of over 1000. Such an amplifier now exists! For 2012 Rogue Audio proudly introduces the Medusa and Hydra tube hybrid amplifiers. Utilizing breakthrough technology developed by Rogue Audio these amplifiers provide outstanding performance in a compact and cool running design. The Medusa is conservatively rated at 200WPC into 8 Ohms and 400WPC into 4 Ohms while the Hydra is rated at 100/200WPC. Both amplifiers feature a triode tube front end combined with a class D Mosfet output section that offers incredibly smooth and transparent sound with none of the fatigue often associated with earlier class D amplifiers. 

Utilizing breakthrough technology developed by Rogue Audio these amplifiers provide outstanding performance in a compact and cool running design. The Medusa is conservatively rated at 200WPC into 8 Ohms and 400WPC into 4 Ohms while the Hydra is rated at 100/200WPC. Both amplifiers feature a triode tube front end combined with a class D Mosfet output section that offers incredibly smooth and transparent sound with none of the fatigue often associated with earlier class D amplifiers.

General Features

- Large high performance toroidal transformers

- Massive linear power supplies

- Balanced (XLR) and single ended (RCA) inputs

- Heavy-duty gold plated binding posts

- Two 12AU7 tube complement

- Short circuit protection

- Standby circuitry for solid state components

- Slow start circuit for extended tube life

- Machined aluminum faceplate

- Heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit board

- All precision components

Rogue Audio Hydra Power Amplifier User's Manual

Specifications

Output Power Hydra: 100/200 WPC 8/4 Ohms

Input Impedance: 200K Ohms

Frequency Response: 10Hz - 20KHz ± 1dB

THD: <0.1% typ., <1.0% at rated power

Input Sensitivity: 1.0V RMS

Dimensions: 18" W x 15" D x 5.5" H

Weight: 34 lbs

Power Requirements: 115/230V - 50/60Hz