Can you please describe what the sound is like? It obviously didn't satisfy because you moved on.
I've been contemplating a full Rega system for a 10'x13' room. I live in a hi-fi shop deprived area, so what do they sound like?
This is all I'm considering:
RP3 w/ Elys2 turntable
Brio-r amp
Apollo-r cd
RS1 speakers
He said he was unable to audition any audio components.
Here is a YouTube link to a nearly exclusive Rega system that may indicate some signatures to it's production.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0XvMWHHXwU
I've been contemplating a full Rega system for a 10'x13' room. I live in a hi-fi shop deprived area, so what do they sound like?
This is all I'm considering:
RP3 w/ Elys2 turntable
Brio-r amp
Apollo-r cd
RS1 speakers
I've been contemplating a full Rega system for a 10'x13' room. I live in a hi-fi shop deprived area, so what do they sound like?
This is all I'm considering:
RP3 w/ Elys2 turntable
Brio-r amp
Apollo-r cd
RS1 speakers
This may sound like a dumb question, but if you haven't heard Rega, what is the attraction???
This may sound like a dumb question, but if you haven't heard Rega, what is the attraction???
I've never heard their gear, I believe the company has been successful over time.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the best amp companies frequently don't make the best speakers, and in the old days the best turntable companies were pretty much exclusively tt manufacturers, Dual and Thorens come to mind. I think Rega is one of the manufacturers that did a good job of timing the market on the resurrection of vinyl.
Just a thought, used gear that is cared for and carefully purchased can always be sold close to what you paid for it if it doesn't meet your expectations or your requirements change.
You may be able to acquire some excellent used speakers locally, then hit the resale market for the highly desirable rega integrated amps, I have purchased used turntables successfully but picked them up in person..
I guess that what I am trying to say is that I don't think anyone can tell you what something sounds like, especially a full system.
As a personal preference, I own separate DACs and Receivers with integrated DACs. Moving parts are the first thing to fail, so I buy a Sony DVD player with a digital interface for $35 and connect via coax to the DAC or DAC input on the receiver. Does Rega have an amp with an integral DAC, it can be an advantage for SN.
On the Sony DVD payer, the RCA analog outputs surprise me with how good the music sounds. I have to remind myself that they manufactured the finest FM tuner ever made for $90 full list. It may have something to do with the million unit production quantities they like to achieve.
Off the stereo topic, are you a tomato base or vinegar base person?? I'm tomato...
Update
I promised myself I would go to bed, but decided to read the manual for the brio, I couldn't find the SN or THD specs, I may have missed something.
I can't say anything bad about Riga, but for a lot less money you can buy world class proven used gear sight unseen and have a high probability of loving it. Perhaps used venerable Rega models??
I am interested in the same thing the OP is and have been watching the thread. I know the question wasn't directed toward me, but it could have been.
I am also unfamiliar with Rega, with the exception of my old Brio 2000, which was a really fine integrated.
I am interested in an all Rega system as well because they seem to be hitting the mark with all of the $1000-$3000 components as far as reviews go. The praise is very high for so many different pieces. Sometimes with the caveat that "system matching" is important.
If system synergy is crucial, it wouldn't be crazy to believe that a system of individually praised pieces all from the same company should probably sound good together.
When Rega builds a really great phono stage, do they use a Rega table for testing? Maybe not... I have no idea.
When they craft their speakers, which have their own sonic signature, do they dial them in with a Brio? Maybe not.
Logically it seems that you wouldn't build a bright-on-bright or warm-on-warm system if you blindly chose from one company.
Art, you probably have some comments on how well the components blended together. Did they seem meant to be together? Also, what made you go down the path of all Rega at that point in your journey?
Although the HiFi acrobatics weren't as impressive with my new system the pleasure I got, especially relative to consistency (always enjoying my music) was superior. At it's best the former system was better but for everyday use with all music sources the latter won the day and and a place in my home.
I can safely say that Rega impressed me (and several of my friends) thoroughly with the Brio. It just smacked around so many of my high end vintage pieces.