ARES MK2 vs Enyo MK2
The Enyo MK2's power @ 8ω is 50W against the ARES MK2's 120W, its signal-to-noise 103 dB against 112 dB, its power @ 4ω 50W against 200W, and its output impedance 1Ω against 0.1Ω.
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AmplifiersIntegrated AmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$10,809.60 - $22,653.70
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
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.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 120W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 200W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- 0.1
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 40000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 112 dB
- Output Impedance
- 0.1Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF coaxial, S/PDIF optical, USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- loudspeaker binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 120 × 450 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 27 kg (60 lbs)
- Available Colors
- silver anodized aluminum
Key Specifications
Power: 120W
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