Acurus
Acurus ARIES 200Wx2 Integrated 2.1 Pre-amp/Amplifier
concert system for your modern lifestyle
Aries is the first ever 2.1 integrated amplifier in the Acurus lineup. Aries was designed to provide a powerful high-performance audio experience from stereo or 2.1 sources -- all in a cool-running compact package. The intuitive front-panel interface provides a set of immediately familiar controls that fine-tune the system for best performance without any hint of clutter and confusion. Our new hybrid analog class D amplifier technology runs cool and offers an affordable alternative to drive even difficult speaker loads with ease and accuracy. An option card slot on the rear panel allows for future upgrades and custom tailoring of features.
ARIES expansion options
Aries can be custom configured to support the specific needs of your audio system. The expansion port in the rear of the unit allows for adding an option card to expand Aries capabilities.
Applications
- High-performance 2-channel audio
- 2.0 or 2.1 audio-for-video
- High-powered zone amplification
- Integrated amplifier for bi-amp configurations
- Precision analog 2.1 pre-amp
- High-end gaming audio system
Solutions
- Accurate, neutral sound for music or movies
- Cool running for shelf, rack or credenza placement
- Simple installation and setup with built-in web app
- Ethernet, RS-232 and 12V trigger control automation
- Control volume for zones or zone groups
- Power larger zones via 2 independent pre-amp outs
- Made in the USA
- 5 year warranty
Features
- Compact, modern design
- Brushed Aluminum finish with laser-engraved print
- Intuitive, touch-sensitive control panel
- Low-distortion discrete analog pre-amp
- Analog switching class-D amplifier architecture
- IR, Ethernet, RS-232 and12V trigger control options
- Rack-mountable 2RU chassis
- Mobile device controllable
- Remote monitoring ready
Included
- Quick start guide
- Universal IR remote with IR target
- 14 AWG power cord
Supporting documentation
- Ethernet and RS-232 control protocol
Optional accessories
- Rack ear kit (ARM-3)
- Phono/DAC/wireless audio cards (TBA)
ELECTRICAL
POWER OUTPUT
200W (8Ω), 400W (4Ω), both channels driven
THD (AMPLIFIER)
< 0.05% (200W, 8Ω), < 0.08% (400W, 4Ω)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 – 20kHz ± 0.15dB
SNR
118dB (A-wt.)
DAMPING FACTOR
>1000, 8Ω @ 50Hz
INPUT IMPEDANCE
20kΩ
THD (PRE-AMP OUTPUT)
<0.007% (20 – 20kHz)
MAX OUTPUT (PRE-AMP OUTPUT)
3.5Vrms, 7Vrms (sub out)
POWER CONSUMPTION
40W (idle), 1440W (max), 4W (standby)
CONTROL
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
4.3” touch-sensitive TFT 480x272 QVGA, RGB 65k colors
ETHERNET/RS-232
serial command and UDP message protocol for all parameters
12V
1 3.5mm in, 2 3.5mm out, trigger out delay adjustable 0-2 sec
AUDIO INPUTS/OUTPUTS
STEREO AUDIO INPUT
4 Gold-plated RCA (unbalanced) L/R pairs
BALANCED INPUT
1 XLR (balanced) L/R pair
2.1 AUDIO INPUT
1 Gold-plated RCA (unbalanced) L/R pair plus sub in
2.1 PRE-AMP OUTPUT
1 Gold-plated RCA (unbalanced) L/R pair plus sub out
LOUDSPEAKER OUT
gold-plated 60A 5-way binding posts x 2
EXPANSION PORT
(up to 3 inputs or outputs with expansion card option)
PHYSICAL
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
3.5” (8.89cm) x 17” (43.2cm) x 13.0” (33.0cm)
RACK HEIGHT
2 RU
PRODUCT WEIGHT
17 lbs. (7.71kg)
FINISH
black satin anodized, laser-etched logo, white rear panel
CARTON DIMENSIONS
10” (25.4cm) x 22” (55.9cm) x 18” (45.7cm)