Vinyl lovers are passionate and driven to get the absolute best sound from their system. As good as the Ares 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.

- 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 

General Features

- Compatible with almost all low, medium & high output Moving Coil & Moving Magnet cartridges.

- Pure tube circuit topology

- Precise RIAA equalization

- Custom Cinemag step-up transformers

- Massive fully regulated outboard power supply

- Toroidal transformer

- Internal settings with most popular loading options

- Internal setting for 150 Pico-fared or 0 capacitance loading

- Three gain settings: 40 dB, 55 dB, 6 4dB

- 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

- Dimensions: 17" ( W ) x 9" ( D ) x 5.5" ( H )

- Entirely designed & built in the USA

Rogue Audio Ares II Owner's Manual

Shipping Weight & Dimensions : 19.3 lbs, 23" x 19" x 10"