Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp

Up for sale is the fine Rogue Audio Ares preamplifier. I'm am the original owner and it is very well taken care of. I previously had it paired up with a Rogue Cronus Magnum and it was very significant upgrade over its built in phono stage. The Ares has a sophisticated, detailed, delicate sound that is also dynamic and engaging -- and it is very amenable to tube rolling to sculpt the sound for your system. It's also very flexible with multiple load and gain options for many types of cartridges -- low-high output MC or MM. It comes with a set of NOS Sylvania 12AU7s and JJ 12AX7. For even the full retail price, it's even hard to beat.  

- 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 21lb
- Entirely designed and built in the USA