$2,295.00

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Product Description

The Rogue Audio Ares II is an ultra-high performance low noise tube phono preamplifier for low, medium, and high output mc and mm cartridges.

Truly fantastic soundiing!

Magnum version now available – Vinyl lovers are passionate and driven to get the absolute best sound from their system. As good as the Ares II is, we regularly received requests for modifications to make it even better. We listened and packaged these modifications together to make the Ares Magnum. The Magnum version adds additional gain for very low output cartridges, improves inner detail , and improves accuracy. The upgrade includes:

– Cinemag “blue label” step up transformers
– PRP resistors in critical spots of the signal path
– Mundorf Supreme inter-stage coupling caps
– Cardas internal wiring
– Upgraded Cardas RCA jacks

Vacuum tube audio amplifiers have long been recognized by the audio community as providing significantly better sonics than solid state transistor-based designs. Unfortunately, well designed vacuum tube products are much more expensive to produce than their solid state counterparts. As a result, this superior technology has only been available to a small but fortunate group of audio enthusiasts. Enter the Rogue Audio Ares II. Our amplifier designs combine the finest in tube-circuit topology with meticulously engineered circuit layout to achieve superior performance. Unflagging attention to the integrity of the audio signal path and power supplies results in truly superior designs. The most discriminating audiophile will delight in the impeccable fidelity of recordings reproduced through our amplifiers. The matchless quality of Rogue amplifiers is obvious at first glance. However, Rogue’s quality is not just skin deep. Ultra-high tolerance components, two-ounce copper circuit boards, and silver plated switches are just a few of the many features which separate Rogue products from the competition.

Our amplifiers have been designed to be extremely reliable. Electronic components are rated far beyond their intended use, and only the highest quality components are incorporated into our designs. The rugged aluminum chassis are treated to resist scratching and corrosion and the machined aluminum faceplate and knobs are anodized to protect their appearance. At Rogue Audio, we believe that a truly great performing amplifier should dress the part. And from the heavy aluminum faceplate and knobs to the gold connectors in the rear, Rogue amplifiers speak to the audiophile’s aesthetic sense. Our expressive appearance is the brainchild of world class industrial designers who have created a perfect unity of form and function.

The sophisticated styling and elegant lines of our amplifiers are intended to please the upscale tastes of high-end devotees. High-end amplifiers typically command stratospheric prices. Rogue Audio was founded on the belief that great amplifiers can be designed and manufactured at affordable prices. Rogue products provide outstanding value with performance that rivals the very best amplifiers at any price. Our amplifiers are engineered using a quality-by-design philosophy, and every one of our components is hand assembled and tested by highly skilled technicians and engineers. The confidence we have in our products is evidenced by a generous warranty that is certain to please today’s quality-conscious consumer.

General Features:
– Compatible with almost all low,medium and high output moving coil (mc) and Moving magnet (mm) cartridges.
– Pure tube circuit topology
– Precise RIAA equalization

– Custom Cinemag step-up transformers
– Massive fully regulated outboard power supply

– Mono switch
– Toroidal transformer
– Internal settings with most popular loading options
– Internal setting for 150 Picofared or 0 capacitance loading
– Three gain settings: 40dB, 55dB, 64dB

– Timer delayed start for minimum turn-on noise

– Subsonic filtering
– Ultra heavy-duty gold RCA inputs
– Precision components throughout
– Machined aluminum faceplate
– Heavy (2 ounce) copper circuit boards
– Teflon/silver plated hook-up wire
– Detachable IEC power cord

– 17″ W x 9″ D x 5.5″ H

– Shipping weight 22lb
– Entirely designed and built in the USA

– 3 year limited warranty (six months on tubes)

Brand

Rogue Audio

Experience next-level performance with Rogue Audio electronics. A clear signal path and clean power supply make up the foundation of their high-end designs. All their products are crafted using tube circuit topology and expert circuit layouts to deliver the ultimate sound fidelity. Despite their affordability, these aren't mass-produced products. Instead, each is hand-assembled and tested by trained technicians and engineers. Though a great value purchase, their sophisticated finishes make them the perfect fit for high-end applications.

Vacuum tube amplifiers are the company's specialty. Each Rogue amplifier employs a corrosion and scratch-resistant chassis and aluminum faceplates for stellar quality and appearance. Not only does the company use ultra-high tolerance components, but two–ounce copper circuit boards and silver-plated switches differentiate them from the rest.

These amplifiers are built to last no matter how hard you push–all while remaining affordable and boasting terrific warranties. The goal at Rogue Audio is to be the go-to for established audiophiles and those just getting into the hi-fi lifestyle. A great example is the new Stereo 100 Dark amplifier. It builds on the award-winning Stereo 100 with upgraded coupling capacitors, binding posts and RCA jacks for 100 watts of pure power that never sacrifices precision.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Rogue Audio components, selling customers the best components from Rogue Audio in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new Rogue Audio amplifier or preamplifier? You can trade-in any component towards a Rogue Audio component by filling Overture's Trade-In Form.