Rega reviews

Rega Apollo CD-player review
CD-player Rega Apollo

Externally, Apollo is no different from the Planet and Jupiter models - the same monolithic aluminum case, top-loading transport, display, controls and finish (silver version is also available). But, anyway, there are differences. Rega Apollo, in addition to CDs, plays compressed mp3 and WMA audio formats,...
Rega Apollo 35th Anniversary CD-player review
CD-player Rega Apollo 35th Anniversary

Rega firm was formed in 1973, and the 35th anniversary, it was decided to release an upgraded (or, as it is today like to say tuned) version of one of the most successful of its products, the player Apollo, limited (500 copies). Edition. And there was an index 35th. From the usual "Apollo" Jubilee different...
Rega Brio 3 Amplifier review
Amplifier Rega Brio 3

The third-generation Brio models differ by advanced power supply with a powerful transformer and two pairs of Sanken output transistors in each channel. The amplifier's case is completely aluminum, with rib stiffeners and anti-vibration legs. The front panel has a minimum of controls - only a power button,...
Rega Brio-R Amplifier review
Amplifier Rega Brio-R

The body of Brio-R amplifier consists of two massive metal sidewalls (they also serve as cooling radiators), which are connected by a lower and upper plates - this forms a rather monumental design, well protected from vibrations. Judging by the texture, the front wall is although made of plastic, but...
Rega DAC DAC review
DAC Rega DAC

The Rega DAC has been in production for quite a long time. The digital path is implemented on two Wolfson WM8742 chips and has much in common with the circuitry of the top-of-the-line Rega Isis CD player. In particular, the signal is fed into a buffer just before processing, which should noticeably reduce...
Rega EAR Headphone amplifier review
Headphone amplifier Rega EAR

As you know, amplifiers of the most famous British company Rega are not equipped with a headphone output, and so that the brand's fans do not have inferiority feelings, EAR amplifier was designed especially for them. At first glance, its appearance seems to be unsophisticated, although it has the recognizable...
Rega Elex-R Amplifier review
Amplifier Rega Elex-R

This amplifier has filled a gap in the line of stereo integrated Rega amplifiers formed between compact democratic Brio-R and more advanced Elicit-R. We will try to find out to which of these devices a new entry is closer in spirit. Outwardly Elex-R, of course, looks more like an older brother. Its...
Rega Elicit-R Amplifier review
Amplifier Rega Elicit-R

The Rega Elicit integrated amplifier is a torch-bearer for products that simply refuse to go away. The name first appeared in 1991 when the UK company launched its first two amplifiers (the Elex was the other one). Both weren't the successes Rega hoped for, and "Elicit" faded from memory... until a new...
Rega Mira 3 Amplifier review
Amplifier Rega Mira 3

The amplifier Rega Mira 3 was made on the basis of Mira 2000 in 2002, but it didn't hit the market immediately, only two years later. This is traditionally for the company - to announce something and then to postpone the release of the novelty. There is talk that Roy Gandhi, the chief ideologist and...
Rega R3 Floor standing speakers review
Floor standing speakers Rega R3

The feature of Rega R3 is an unusual three-way construction. Rega R1 mini monitor with 19-mm fabric tweeter was taken as a base and added with bass driver, which has the same size as RR125 MF-driver. By the way, it is also worth a special mention. This head with non-resonant cellulose diffuser is already...
Rega R7 Floor standing speakers review
Floor standing speakers Rega R7

The body of Rega R7 loudspeaker, finished with natural veneer, rests on figured legs with spikes. The loudspeaker enclosure is a labyrinth. Tunnel goes to the side panel, near an 18-cm woofer with six-layered sound coil. Midrange is played by the driver with a lightweight cellulose 12-cm diffuser. The...
Rega RS1 Bookshelf speakers review
Bookshelf speakers Rega RS1

A two-way speaker system RS1 was created on the base of the model R1, being issued for more than six years. New monitors are almost the same externally - the same compact body with reverse placement of drivers, midbass RR125 with 125-mm paper diffuser and a phase-equalizing bullet in the center. The...
Rega RS3 Floor standing speakers review
Floor standing speakers Rega RS3

One of the most respected English producers of audio components gladdens by novelties not very often. Very small floor speaker systems RS3 are the continuation of quite successful previous model R3 but with serious constructive changes. The systems are three-line with side LF-dynamic; the same driver...
Rega RS5 Floor standing speakers review
Floor standing speakers Rega RS5

In comparison with previously tested RS3, the "5th" has big sizes, but by the design it is the same three-way speaker system with the front bass-reflex port and woofer on the side edge. It has a 7-inch gauge and eight-layer sound coil, which can hold an increased input power. A mid-range driver is installed...
Rega RS7 Floor standing speakers review
Floor standing speakers Rega RS7

Being the follower of successful R7 floor speaker systems, the model received some changes, among which we should note the updated HF20-ZRR tweeter. By complex damping of back radiation of a 20-mm dome silk membrane nonlinear distortions were significantly reduced and return was increased. RR125 head...
Rega Saturn-R CD-player review
CD-player Rega Saturn-R

Audio brands, which are always thought to be adherents of analog sound, can hardly survive in modern digital world. Willy-nilly you have to go to meet progress and introduce fashion features into your devices. Just take a look, how Rega gets out of this dodgy situation. Everything inside the elements...