Rogue Audio Ares II Phono Preamplifier

The Ares II is a pure tube phono preamplifier from Rogue Audio for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. It has three gain settings of 40, 55 and 64 dB and internal loading options.

The Ares II Magnum adds extra gain for very low output cartridges, with Cinemag step-up transformers, Mundorf Supreme coupling capacitors, Cardas RCA jacks and Cardas internal wiring.

Specifications

• Cartridges: moving magnet and moving coil
• Gain: 40, 55 and 64 dB
• Loading: internal settings, plus 150 pF or 0 pF capacitance
• Circuit: pure tube
• Inputs: gold-plated RCA
• Dimensions: 17 x 5.5 x 9 in (W x H x D)
• Weight: 22 lbs (10.0 kg) (shipping)
• Finish: machined aluminum faceplate