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Thrax Audio ARES Operating Manual

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Ares
Modular Audiophile System
by Thrax Audio
Operating Manual
Manual issued 15/03/2018
CAUTION
THE UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS. LETHAL
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS.
NEVER OPERATE THE PREAMPLIFIER WITH THE CHASSIS COVERS REMOVED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF WET OR NEAR WATER.
THE PREAMPLIFIER IS FAIRLY HEAVY. BE SURE TO USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO AVOID
BACK STRAIN AND INJURY. BE CERTAIN TO INSTALL IT IN A SECURE LOCATION FROM WHICH
IT CAN NOT FALL OR TIP OVER.
TIME SPENT FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THIS MANUAL WILL BE WELL REWARDED.

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  • Page 1 Ares Modular Audiophile System by Thrax Audio Operating Manual Manual issued 15/03/2018 CAUTION THE UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS. NEVER OPERATE THE PREAMPLIFIER WITH THE CHASSIS COVERS REMOVED.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Important Safety Instructions …………....…........3 2. Specifications ……..................… 3. Introduction ………..................… 4. Front Panel ……....................… 5. Back Panel - Inputs …..…...................… - Outputs ………..................… - AC Fuse ……..................… 6. Unpacking and Installation - Unpacking ……..................… - Installation ……..................… 7.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Thrax Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment. RETAIN OWNER'S MANUAL: These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • Power supply: ………..……..........…...115 or 230 V • Power output: ………...…….......…….. 4 Ω - 160W / 8 Ω - 120W • Gain: ………..,,,,,,......…….. 32 db (balanced & unbalanced) • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): ………......…….. < 0.03% @ 50W • Power consumption: ………..…............….. 30W •...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    - in its most basic configuration ARES can be used as a power amplifier in an existing system, and optionally as a phono preamp (MM & MC), a sophisticated DAC with DSP functions, or a versatile Network Player.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL On the from panel you will find 6 buttons: On/Off Menu/Balance Select Input Volume Down Select/Mute Volume Up Button Button Button Button Button Button ON/OFF Button Switches the unit on and off. Menu Button Switch between the three Menu pages. 1.

  • Page 7: Back Panel

    Speaker R Antenna USB (optional) Input Voltage Selector Speaker L COAX. OPT. DIGITAL INPUTS ANALOG INPUTS Ares NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 713103 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. Ground XLR Outputs RCA Inputs Inputs • 6 digital inputs...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking All Thrax Audio shipping boxes have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. Carefully remove your new component from its packaging and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION • Press the “ON/OFF” ( ) button to power up the device • Use the “Input” ( ) button to toggle between input sources and set the one you will be using with the Select () button. • In the Menu () you will find three pages 1.
  • Page 10 NOTES...

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