Rogue Audio Ares "Magnum" Tube Phono Preamp - Sold

Mike Reeter · January 2019

Excellent Condition Rogue Ares Magnum Upgraded Phono Preamp. I can not see one blemish or mark anywhere, exceptionally clean. A 9/10 on the Audiogon Scale.

The Stock Ares is a superb Phono Stage as is, the Magnum Upgrades take it to another level. The Upgrades include;

A better step up transformer, "Blue" Cinemag 1254, that provides more gain (about 10dB more) and better sound.
The Ares Magnum uses better inner-stage coupling caps.
PRP resistors in critical spots
Improved internal wiring
Improved RCA jacks

The Ares will drive about any Cartridge on the Market today utilizing it's pure Tube Circuit, accepts 2-12AU7 & 2-12AX7's. Easy access to Dip Switches, and very adjustable, including a "0" Capacitance Setting. Comes fitted with a like new set JJ Tubes.

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Dip –1 and Dip-4 are used to set the cartridge loading according to the following table:
A 500 ohms
B 1,000 ohms (1K)
C 47,000 ohms (47K)
D 100,000 ohms (100K)
None 1,000,000 (1 Meg)

MC (Medium Output)
A 75 ohms
B 150 ohms
C 300 ohms
D 1,000 ohms (1K)
None 2,500 ohms (2.5K)

MC (Low)
A 20 ohms
B 50 ohms
C 100 ohms
D 300 ohms
None 1,100 ohms (1.1K)

The External Power Supply makes for a very Quiet Stage.

$1795. OBO

UPS Shipping at cost, p.m. me for a quote.

Thanks for looking!