REGA Brio-R Integrated Amplifier (Black) - Demo; Full Warranty; 25% Off

MSRP: $995 USD/Pair

pcX Price: $749.95 USD/Pair

The Brio–R embodies all the necessary ingredients. Substantial toroidal transformer, generous power supply components, rugged output stage, the use of film capacitors in the signal path and at all critical positions within the phono amplifier.

New output amplifier
Developed by our engineers a newly designed output amplifier using a low source impedance emitter follower Class A driver stage. Based around a complementary pair of 150w Sanken Darlington output transistors, this combination forms a complementary emitter follower emulating Class A conditions with good thermal stability and lower standing currents in the driver stage.

Remote Control
Remote control has been added to the Brio-R without compromising the sonic design of the amplifier. This was achieved by keeping the remote circuit separate to the audio circuit and having its own dedicated power supply. There is no direct contact between the micro-controller and the signal path, the micro-controller controls the relays whilst the volume control motor uses DC control voltages.

High quality components
The Brio-R utilises the highest quality components and our engineers' experience to achieve the best sonic performance. Ensuring it is the most advanced and feature packed Brio to date.

Improved power supplies
During the Brio-R design process Rega reviewed the circuit and improved the low and high current power supplies, coupling and bypass capacitors. The phono stage has been improved to reflect the current improvements in the Rega Planar turntables, where the input sensitivity has been increased along with a revision of the sub 100Hz part of the phono frequency response.

Custom Case & Design
Housed in a brand new custom case the Brio-R draws on the pedigree of the previous three incarnations of this model. The sonic recipe for the Brio-R embodies the best in traditional audio circuits with excellent engineering practice. Rega Brio-R Integrated Amplifier Features Built-In Phonostage and High-End Components: Product of the Year Award-Winning Design Plays Music With Stellar Sound Quality

Rega combines its traditional audio design expertise with excellent engineering in the half-width Brio-R integrated amplifier. With expensive upgrades made to the already excellent audiophile-grade parts, Brio-R offers astounding sonics. We've never heard a compact integrated amp sound quite this good. Add in 50 watts per channel, a spectacular onboard phonostage, sizable toroidal transformer, and substantial power-supply components, and it's no wonder Brio-R scored a Product of the Year Award from TONEAudio as well as critical acclaim from practically every hi-fi press outlet on the planet. 100% Music Direct Guaranteed.

Rega's Brio-R is loaded with a substantial toroidal transformer, generous power-supply components, and a rugged output stage. Film capacitors are placed in the signal path and at all critical positions within the phonostage. Based around a pair of 150w Sanken Darlington output transistors, this combination forms a complementary emitter follower emulating Class A conditions with thermal stability and lower standing currents in the driver stage. Featuring its own dedicated power supply and separated from the audio circuit, the included remote control doesn't compromise the sonic design of the amplifier. Improved low- and high-current power supplies, coupling, and bypass capacitors also factor into the amazing performance. In addition, the built-in phonostage boasts increased input sensitivity.

"No integrated amplifier that I have heard for under $1,000 has a finer built-in phonostage."
– Sam Tellig, Stereophile

"The Rega Brio-R sets the benchmark and
then some. While it's easy for those that regularly hear the world's
best (and often most expensive) gear to get excited about great sound,
it's truly thrilling to hear this level of sound quality from an
amplifier with this price tag."
– Jeff Dorgay, ToneAUDIO, Product of the Year Award

"Start listening, and it's the music itself that grabs your attention, rather than any particular hi-fi virtue. And that, of course, is exactly the way it should be."
– What Hi-Fi?

Features:

• 50w RMS pc into 8W


• 73w RMS pc into 4W


• Remote control


• Five inputs


• Rega custom-manufactured case


• Rega phonostage (Input 1)


• Toroidal mains transformer


• Sanken 150w output transistors