{"id":119002,"date":"2021-01-22T18:44:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T18:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=119002"},"modified":"2023-06-22T08:54:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T07:54:28","slug":"acurus-aries-new-class-d-integrated-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/acurus-aries-new-class-d-integrated-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Acurus Aries &#8211; New Class D Integrated Amplifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Acurus Aries<\/b>\u00a0Integrated Amplifier is a\u00a0<b>state-of-the<\/b>\u00a0-art audio component that\u00a0<b>delivers<\/b>\u00a0stunning sound quality combined with advanced control and connectivity.\u00a0Company\u00a0<b>Acurus<\/b>\u00a0develops and produces complex high quality electronics since 1993.\u00a0Each product of the company is a period of years of special research, extensive testing and design improvements.\u00a0The\u00a0<b>Acurus Aries<\/b>\u00a0amplifier\u00a0was designed, hand-assembled, and tested by engineers, technicians, and experienced assemblers in the United States.\u00a0The\u00a0<b>Acurus Aries<\/b>\u00a0model has\u00a0<b>been<\/b>\u00a0produced since 2014 and, due to constant improvement, remains an always relevant high-quality audio component for true connoisseurs of good sound.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Acurus Aries - Class D Integrated Amplifier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/97c33b3223ef85d928d493aa03c6992c.jpg\" alt=\"Acurus Aries - Class D Integrated Amplifier\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The compact\u00a0<b>Acurus Aries<\/b>\u00a0Integrated Amplifier\u00a0provides two channels of 200W each amplification.\u00a0The output stages components work\u00a0<b>in class D<\/b>\u00a0.\u00a0Class D hybrid analog amplification technology offers an affordable alternative for confident and accurate control of the most challenging loads.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Acurus Aries - Class D Integrated Amplifier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/d60ec78008e34c5f2c86458e218b27d2.jpg\" alt=\"Acurus Aries - Class D Integrated Amplifier\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Balanced input jacks with\u00a0<b>XLR<\/b>\u00a0and four conventional linear input and complementary input format output\u00a0<b>2.1<\/b>\u00a0(with a separate connector for the subwoofer signal);\u00a0the latter means the\u00a0<b>Aries<\/b>\u00a0can be used as a pre-amplifier.\u00a0There are also trigger inputs and outputs, an external IR receiver input,\u00a0<b>Ethernet<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>RS232<\/b>\u00a0ports\u00a0for integrating the component into a smart home system.\u00a0On the rear panel there is an expansion slot covered with a dummy, that is, the device can be upgraded in the future with optional modules.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Acurus Aries - Class D Integrated Amplifier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8271abdcb22618e8d80812d196c98b22.jpg\" alt=\"Acurus Aries - Class D Integrated Amplifier\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The front panel has a 10.9 cm touchscreen display: icons are large and easy to read, operation is intuitive.\u00a0There is a possibility to select modes\u00a0<b>2.0<\/b>\u00a0,\u00a0<b>2.1<\/b>\u00a0or a preamplifier, select an external subwoofer input, channel balance, separate adjustment of the low-frequency output level, as well as a proprietary\u00a0<b>V-drop<\/b>\u00a0function\u00a0&#8211; similar to\u00a0<b>Mute<\/b>\u00a0, but the owner of\u00a0<b>Acurus Aries<\/b>\u00a0can choose the volume of the muffled sound.\u00a0The amplifier can be easily integrated into a home automation system;\u00a0both free-standing and rack-mounting with installation equipment are provided.<\/p>\n<p><b>Main technical parameters of Acurus Aries integrated amplifier:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Pre-amplifier section:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Maximum Power &#8211;<\/b>\u00a03.5 Vrms, 7 Vrms (Sub Out)<\/li>\n<li><b>THD &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0&lt;0.007% (20 Hz &#8211; 20 kHz)<\/li>\n<li><b>Frequency response &#8211;<\/b>\u00a020 Hz to 20 kHz (+\/- 0.1 dB)<\/li>\n<li><b>Signal to noise ratio &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0120 dB A-weighted<\/li>\n<li><b>Audio Inputs &#8211;<\/b>\u00a01 Pair XLR L \/ R, 4 Pair RCA L \/ R, 1 Set RCA L \/ R, Sub<\/li>\n<li><b>Audio Outputs &#8211;<\/b>\u00a01 Pair RCA L \/ R with 1 RCA Subwoofer (2.1 Out)<\/li>\n<li><b>Expansion Slot &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0Supports optional DAC module and future expansions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Power amplifier section:\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Power Output &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0200W into 8 ohms x 2, 400W into 4 ohms x 2<\/li>\n<li><b>THD &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0&lt;0.05% &#8211; rated power, 8 Ohm<\/li>\n<li><b>Frequency response &#8211;<\/b>\u00a020 Hz to 20 kHz (+\/- 0.15 dB)<\/li>\n<li><b>Signal to noise ratio &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0118 dB A-weighted<\/li>\n<li><b>Damping Factor &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0&gt; 1000 @ 50Hz<\/li>\n<li><b>Speaker Terminals &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0Gold\u00a0<b>&#8211;<\/b>\u00a0plated screw terminals rated up to 60 A<\/li>\n<li><i>General system:\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Display &#8211;<\/b>\u00a04.3 &#8221;, touchscreen TFT 480&#215;272, 65 thousand colors<\/li>\n<li><b>Remote Control &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0Ethernet, RS-232, 12V Trigger (1 on 2), IR Input<\/li>\n<li><b>Power Consumption &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0Standby: &lt;1 W, Max: 1,440 W<\/li>\n<li><b>Dimensions &#8211;<\/b>\u00a043.2 x 8.89 x 33.0 cm<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight &#8211;<\/b>\u00a07.71 kg<\/li>\n<li><b>Included &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0IR remote control, external IR sensor<\/li>\n<li><b>Optional &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0ARM-4 rack mount kit<\/li>\n<li><b>Color &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0black satin anodized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container 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