Thrax Dionysos SE

The Thrax Dionysos SE belongs to a select group of preamps designed not only to transmit signals, but to bring music to life. Within the product line of the Bulgarian Thrax Audio, the Dionysos has been a reference point for lovers who are looking for maximum musicality, transparency and natural expression.

 

The Dionysos SE is a full tube design with transformer-connected signal processing and a unique inductive volume control. Instead of conventional resistances, specially developed transformers are used to optimally maintain the music signal's energy, dynamics and tonality, regardless of the volume set.

 

What stands out immediately while listening is the exceptional calm with which music is presented. Instruments get a natural scale and presence, voices sound rich and tangible, while the sound image opens with impressive depth and precision. The Dionysos combines the harmonic richness of high-quality tube technology with speed, control and transparency that reminds more of the best transformer-connected designs.

 

The power supply is as special as the audio circuits themselves. A choke input alignment, constant power supplies and advanced shunt control provide an extremely low noise floor and dynamic freedom typical of the best designs by Thrax founder Rumen Artarski.

 

The Dionysos SE is also practically fully equipped. Balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, programmable phase settings per input, home theatre bypass, dual outputs for bi-amping and extensive grounding possibilities make it suitable for the most ambitious audio systems.

 

At Highender we consider the Dionysos SE as one of the most special line preamps currently available. A component that combines technical perfection with an exceptional musical persuasion. Not a device that draws attention to itself, but a preamplifier that lets music flow with a self-evidentness that you rarely encounter.

 

For the lover looking for emotion, sophistication and absolute commitment, the Thrax Dionysos SE undoubtedly belongs to the absolute world top.

Technical specifications

Property	Specification
Type	Line preamplifier tubes
Topologie	Transformatorge paired
Volume control	Inductieve stepped attenuator
Inputs	4 × RCA, 2 × XLR
Outputs	2 × RCA, 2 × XLR
Max input level	10 Vrms
Max. Output Level	10 Vrms
Gain range	+16 dB to -48 dB
Volumestappen	32
Minimum input impedance	8 kΩ
Maximum output impedance	180 Ω
Signal/Rue ratio	112 dB
Frequency range	20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Power consumption	45 W
Dimensions (B × D × H)	430 × 400 × 115 mm
Weight	15 kg
Country of origin	Bulgaria