Tempest II vs Stereo 90
The Stereo 90 matches the Tempest II on power @ 8ω (90W), thd (0.100%), output voltage (1.0V RMS), and class (Tube).
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The Rogue Audio Tempest II is an upgraded version of the original Tempest, featuring improved sonics, increased power output from 60WPC to 90WPC, and a refined aesthetic with a new faceplate. It uses two 6SN7GT, two 12AX7LPS, and four KT88 power tubes for extended tube life and superior performance. Key features include a remote volume control, balance control, source selection (CD, phono/line, tape, tuner, aux, preamp), mute function, triode/ultralinear switch for mode selection, 4/8 ohm speaker taps, preamp input for power amp use, passive and active outputs for recording or subwoofer/bi-amping. The phono input is line-level only. It offers silky-smooth tube sound with incredible detail, suitable for demanding speakers. MSRP was $2695; used market prices range $1000-$2500. No longer in production.
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The Stereo 90 matches the Tempest II on power @ 8ω (90W), thd (0.100%), output voltage (1.0V RMS), and class (Tube).
The Stereo 90 Magnum's class is AB against the Tempest II's Tube. Both share power @ 8ω (90W), thd (0.100%), and output voltage (1.0V RMS).
The Sphinx v3's power @ 8ω is 100W against the Tempest II's 90W and its class D against Tube. Both share thd (0.100%) and output voltage (1.0V RMS).
The DiaLogue Four's power @ 8ω is 42W against the Tempest II's 90W, its output voltage 0.9V RMS against 1.0V RMS, and its weight 29 kg (64 lbs) against 27 kg (60 lbs). Both share class (Tube).
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