Rega Brio-R Integrated Amplifier

Here we have a Brio R integrated amplifier with MM phono stage from British specialist Rega Research. It is in good fully working condition, with only very light cosmetic wear and is supplied in original factory packaging. It also comes with remote control and reprinted manual, plus our normal three month warranty.
Rega Say….
The Brio–R embodies all the necessary ingredients, which includes a substantial toroidal transformer, generous power supply components, rugged output stage, and the use of film capacitors in the signal path and critical positions within the phono 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 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.
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. 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.
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.
Features & Specifications:
Four Line Inputs
MM Phono Stage
Remote Control
Power Output: 50 W/8 Ohm; 73 W/4 Ohm
Dimensions: 218 (W) x 325 (D) x 80 (H) mm
Weight: 6.0 kg

What Hi-Fi Said….
Best stereo amp £400-£600, Awards 2012. Want a musically engrossing amplifier that doesn’t cost silly money? This is it.

And for a full review from Hi-Fi Choice please click here