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About the ARES MK2
The Thrax Audio Ares MK2 is a high-end, modular two-channel solid-state integrated amplifier launched in 2017 and updated to MK2 status in 2022. It combines a powerful dual-mono amplifier section with an onboard MM/MC phono stage, and it can be expanded with an optional DAC and streaming board for a true one-box audiophile system. The design uses fully balanced operation, switched-resistor volume control, separate power supplies for analog and digital sections, and a discrete R2R-style DAC implementation when the digital module is fitted. It is built for both analogue and digital systems, with support for modern computer audio, network streaming, and vinyl playback.
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