Jun 01, 2017 our salesperson, tom, demonstrates the rega amplifier. Rega elicitr integrated amplifier wbuilt in mm phono stage rega. It now sits in a fully aluminium twopart case which boosts the brios heat sinking capabilities and improves on regas already solid build quality and reliability. Amplifier rega brio 3 the thirdgeneration brio models differ by advanced power supply with a powerful transformer and two pairs of sanken output transistors in each channel. The rega has serves up a little more flair with microdynamics than the latter and serves up prat to rival the former, upon which naim have built their brand reputation. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Exposure 1010 vs rega brio r 2 channel hifi wigwam. Rega brior or elexr post by deepend 10 feb 2015 18. Brio, the sixth generation of regas acclaimed and bestselling integrated amplifier design, pulls out all the stops when it comes to flexibility, sound quality, appearance, build, and affordability. I was really amazed at how much better my wifes setup was after i switched the.
Rega brio 3 integrated amplifier 2ndhandhifi used hifi. After hearing the 3010s2d, and having owned a 2010s and a 1010 i have maintained a passing interest in the exposure line up of integrated amps. Exposure 1010 vs rega brio r sign in to follow this. Includes remote control, cable, manual, original packaging. The rega apollor has been designed primarily to be used with regas shoebox sized integrated amplifier, the rega brior, but is an upgrade to any system.
Ive been looking for an amplifier for my dynaudio dm 26. Regas venerable brio amplifier has undergone major changes. Around 30 wpc it also has a builtin mm phono stage and 2 extra line inputs. Today we are looking at an updated version of a rega classic the 2017 version of the rega brio integrated amplifier. For service enquiries and product information please contact your local dealer or distributor. Jun 15, 2015 lenbrooks promotional propaganda promises consistent performance from the nad d 3020 its ucd output stage is designed to be more impedance load invariant than that of the rega. I am almost tempted to try a brio r with the rega dac in my system. The updated 2017 rega brio amplifier february 2, 2017 february 7, 2017 audiohead 0 comments amplifier, brio, rega. In the last 15 odd years i have owned a larvardin is reference, an exposure 15 and 20 and a lavardin it i miss that one alot, naim nait 5i. Exposure but gives us something more a level dynamics, equally good and in lowercase, and the average and in the top. Award winning highly regarded rega brior listed as used i bought this new and has little or no use due to a house move it was place into storage.
The brio has a completely new case to house its improved circuits and parts. With expensive upgrades made to the already excellent audiophilegrade parts, brio r offers astounding sonics. The ls50s made my stereophile class a exposure 2010s2 integrated. Discussion in audio hardware started by mintsauce, nov 18, 2016. The rega apollor cd player stands alongside products costing more than double its price, showing that rega are able to produce truly worldbeating products at affordable prices. The briors manual explicitly recommends partnering with 8 ohm nominal loudspeakers and than sustained exposure to 4 ohm loads will cause the. I recently replaced a creek evo with a rega brior that i bought here for use as a desktop amp. Rega has been manufacturing a range of record playing equipment since 1973 and its planar decks are still top sellers 30 years after their introduction. Exposure 3010s2d, rega rp6, atc smc11 tracy chapman stevie p.
I have very fond memories of the 2010s, but those are fairly old memories now, and of an amp used in a different room with different sp. New rega brio for 2017 page 6 steve hoffman music forums. Elexr is a great middle ground between the brio which i feel is voiced for smaller speakers, although very capable. Those who need an amp to shift enough air to bait the neighbours may want to look elsewhere. I ran the ls50s with a rega brior the last model, a yamaha as2000 and a line magentic 518ia. In 1983 the rb250 and rb300 tonearms appeared to critical acclaim and they are still the first choice for many enthusiasts who want top quality engineering for very little money, with an. I tried a rega brio with these speakers and got a less refined and clean result, but one that had more vivacity, the exposure having a calmer. Nov 18, 2016 i looking to choose my new amplifier between rega brio 2017 and rega elexr with kef ls50. Musicians orchestra seated on the stage so that the solo violin left no room in front it. I have the 3010s2d and just evaluated a 2017 rega brio. The dayens spruces duller loudspeakers with a twinkleofeye sparkle but it sings from its throat.
I am almost tempted to try a brior with the rega dac in my system. Edwards audio p2 mk2 power amplifier exposure 2010s2 power amplifier. I was hesitant between the rega brio and the cxa60 but after a demo in my local music store i end up buying the rega brio. The amplifiers case is completely aluminum, with rib stiffeners and antivibration legs. The front panel has a minimum of controls only a power button. But when i found that exposure 2010s was highly recommended by stereophile, i was kind of lost. You get more than a taste of what the elicitr is capable of with the elex, at the price. Rega does not specify frequency response, but in my room, bass response took a dip starting at about 80hz and rolled off sharply after 75hz. The amp has seen regular updates, and is now on its 6th reimagining in a brand new overhaul for 2017. Mar 05, 2012 it might be because the brio r simply isnt up to the task of getting the best out of them. As turntables has been in regas dna for 43 years, you can expect substantial performance from the inbuilt mm phono preamp.
Everyone else should give the rega brio 3 an extended audition as an introduction to the brand, its. I have had my brior for a few months now and would say its run in along with my rega dac, i have had the pleasure of demoing a few speakers with the brior and its held its own, my current speakers are the kef q500s which for the money are superb, but after a few demos i am leaning towards getting a standmounter, i used to have the pmc db1is and although they were very good they lacked in. Discussion in audio hardware started by wapatowolf, sep 20, 2017. And yes, i hear you about the whole used vs new thing, but that isnt. Rega brio integrated amplifier rega brio 3, march 2007.
In the past, rega had tried to change it, sometimes dramatically, but without success. Rega the brio integrated amplifier life style store. Those ittybitty, umblepie british integrateds flaunted few features. Combine that with its improved aesthetics and a remote control that is big enough not to lose in the couch and you have a piece of kit that offers fantastic value and top. The rega brior is an integrated amplifier that will compete with rival units 2x the price. These do sound a lot better with the naitxs that i have, but i got the kudos c2s for my main system. Lenbrooks promotional propaganda promises consistent performance from the nad d 3020 its ucd output stage is designed to be more impedance load invariant than that of the rega. Though a model down from the elex, and not in the same price category as the exposure elex, i can tell you that while a great little amp, the rega is not in the same auditory.
Exposure 1010 vs rega brio r if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Exposure 2010s2d3010s2d vs rega elex r steve hoffman. And if the brio r cant do them justice, its either upgrade the amp, or downgrade the speaker. Our salesperson, tom, demonstrates the rega amplifier. May 04, 2017 i was hesitant between the rega brio and the cxa60 but after a demo in my local music store i end up buying the rega brio. The first im interested is rega brior as im using rega rp1 turntable. However, i wont allow that phrase to hang without substantiationcontext. Apr 07, 2016 hi all, have been really happy with my linn kit recently and just for reference last weekend hooked up my 23yr old pioneer pds801 to the classiks aux input and was quite amused by the old things ability, clearly outclassing the linn cd section, which has now got me thinking about moving on the linn and going for an integrated to use with the pioneer very fond of the 801, has never let me.
Rega are committed to the design and development of new and existing products, both in hifi and other new areas that perpetuate regas values of quality and value for money. Ole petter went on a blow because the entrance is not marked as other than input 1, and user manual is for wimps. Exposure 2010s2 beats rega in every aspects, bass definition, soundstage, timing. Rega brior integrated amplifier rega combines its traditional audio design expertise with excellent engineering in the halfwidth brior integrated amplifier. The rega brio didnt wow me, but it charmed and made musical love to me, album after album. Rega brio integrated amplifier wphono input and headphone socket rega. Depends on yohr taste but imho the cxa60 is a little bit to bright for my taste.
The rega brio remains the budget amp to beat at its price point, it may not win the features war but it is hands down the most musically rewarding amplifier in its class. It racked up an impressive tally of awards within months, and i. Feb 05, 2016 fs croft phono integrated or rega elexr help me decide. The nait may also sound a little bright with more edgy speakers, so careful listening would be needed for a synergistic match. Does the brio use the same cord type as the rega dac. For sale exposure 2010s2 integrated amplifier, more than 5 years old, theres a. The amplifier hit an almost unfathomable sweet spot that defied major change, we always wanted to try to have the. Apr 04, 2017 today we are looking at an updated version of a rega classic the 2017 version of the rega brio integrated amplifier. Naim 5i is clearly better amp then rega brio but both were outperformed by exposure 2010s2. The brio integrated amplifier new for 2017 rega research. Its not a stretch to say that the rega brior was a darling of the hifi press when it was released as a major upgrade to the original, and longstanding brio in 2011. Marantz pm7005, rega brio and nad d3020 v2 amps are in my budget. With expensive upgrades made to the already excellent audiophilegrade parts, brior offers astounding sonics. I was really happy with the sound but was looking for a bit more punch as the arcam sounded a bit laid back with rock music.
The exposure 2012s2 is my primary amplifier, and ive owned it for going on a year. One of the very best, entrylevel integrated amplifiers ive ever heard and a personal favorite of mine has gotten a major overhaul for 2017. Sam tellig wrote about the rega brio 3 in march 2007 vol. Sonata stereo xlr interconnects black rhodium sonata vs1 stereo interconnects. Fs croft phono integrated or rega elexr help me decide. The bass the brio 3 serves up is speedy and disciplined, but it carries less weight than is ideal and can sound a little impoverished next to some. Rega brior integrated amplifier rega combines its traditional audio design expertise with excellent engineering in the halfwidth brio r integrated amplifier. One of the predominant entrylevel loudspeaker amplifiers coming out of england has always been the rega brio. Exposure 3010s2d, rega rp6, atc smc11 tracy chapman.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. If you are looking for your first serious integrated amp to start your. My research so far suggests that the new brio is newer and brio series seems more popular whereas elex r has more power but older. Rega research brio integrated amplifier page 2 when almost every contemporary hifi manufacturer outfits its integrated amplifiers with dacs, vu meters, wifi, video processing, bluetooth capability, and myriad digital inputsto some, the equivalent of sonic whammy barsthe brios skill set is simple and minimalist. The briors manual explicitly recommends partnering with 8 ohm nominal loudspeakers and than sustained exposure to 4 ohm loads will cause the the case to. View and download exposure 2010s2 quick start manual online. Like the brio, the r1 is not especially forgivingdespite its reasonable price tag, this speaker has real highend swagger. Everything including original box packing, manual, remote and amplifier is there in. An input selector is also motorized, manual switching.
We loved the rega brior enough to give it a best buy award in 2012, and continued to look upon it fondly even as newer amplifiers stole its crown. The first im interested is rega brio r as im using rega rp1 turntable. The inclusion of a high quality phono stage means a simple plugnplay approach to record player connectivity and ensures sound quality is all the better for it. When playing symphonic music arise claim to the sound stage. Housed in a fully shielded aluminum twopart case with superior heatsink capabilities. The nad runs out of puff before the rega brior and even on a micro level the. In 1983 the rb250 and rb300 tonearms appeared to critical acclaim and they are still the first choice for many enthusiasts who want top quality engineering for very little money, with an easy. The sonic recipe for the brio embodies the best in traditional audio circuits with excellent engineering practice. Out of the three, the yamaha would be the keeper amp for that pairing, in my opinion. February 2, 2017 february 7, 2017 audiohead 0 comments amplifier, brio, rega one of the predominant entrylevel loudspeaker amplifiers coming out of england has always been the rega brio. My current set up is a second system comprising of an arcam a65 plus monitor audio rs5s and a rega rp1. Regas philosophy is to make high quality products at sensible prices, as a means of reproducing music as faithfully as possible. I enjoy the rega immensely but the exposure is in a different league.
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