Marque Acrosound Altec Altec Altec Altec Altec Altobass Altobass Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Astronic Avantic Avantic Avantic Avantic B.K. Partners B.K. Partners Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bogen Bogen Bogen Bogen Bogen Bogen Bogen Bogen BTH Clarke & Smith Dynaco Dynaco Dynaco Dynaco Dynaco Dynaco Dynaco EICO EICO EICO EICO EICO EICO EICO EICO EICO EICO EICO
Model 20-20 A323B 344A 445A 353A 345A Twin-Twelve Stereo 70 PAB01 A10 mk 1 A10 mk 11 PCU21 A6 PCU25 A221/A1432 DL7-35 SPA-11 SPA-21 SP-21 P205 A2200B 2122-C 3DTG 2325 2221-B Pacemaker 2420 DB10 & DB10-A DB20 & DB20-DF DB130 & 130-A DB110 & DB110G DB230/230A DB212 & 212-A AC210 AP250 Mk PAM-1 Mk III ST 70 Mk IV PAS 2 ST 35 SCA 35 HF-20 HF-60 HF-50 HF-35 HF-87 HF-86 HF-85 HF-81 HF-12 HF-89 HF-30

Year 1960 1960

Type Stereo power Mono integrated Mono integrated Stereo pre Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo power Stereo pre Mono pre Mono power Mono pre Stereo pre Mono power Stereo pre Stereo power Stereo power Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo pre Mono power Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo pre Stereo pre Stereo power Mono integrated Mono integrated Mono integrated Stereo integrated Mono integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Mono integrated Mono integrated Mono integrated Mono integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Mono power & CPU Stereo integrated Mono pre Mono power Stereo power Mono power Stereo pre Stereo power Stereo integrated Mono integrated Mono power Mono power Mono power Stereo power Stereo power Stereo pre Stereo integrated Mono integrated Stereo power Mono power
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watts/ch 20 N/A 12 N/A 12 N/A N/A 6 N/A 10 N/A N/A 12 N/A N/A 30 17.5 17.30
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Marque EICO EICO Electro-Voice Electro-Voice Ferrograph Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Fisher Futterman Goodmans Grommes Grommes Grommes Grommes Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Harman Kardon Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Heathkit Kerr McCosh Kerr McCosh Knight Knight Knight Knight Knight Knight Knight Knight Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Leak
Model ST-84 ST-70 A-30 PC2 F307 50-C 70-A & 70-AZ 50A/AZ 80-C 80-AZ 55-A SA300 100-AZ X-1000 X100 X-200B X101-C SA/K 1000 TX-200 Futterman H-3 Maxamp 30 60PG 55C Little Jewel LJ-6 260A AX-20 'Nocturne' A-250 'Epic' A-224 "Trio" HK-250 Citation V Citation II A-230 Ballad Citation I A-220 'Lute' A-300 "Award A-50K 'Award' A-7C W-5M A-9C SA2 S.33 & S.33H AA-40 AA-100 AA-151 AA-121 AA-13 DS1 CWA 10 Golden Knight KM-15 KP-50 KN-735 KB-85 KG-250 KG-240 KA-95 LA-57 LA & KT 600 LA-250A LA & KT 550 LA-224 T/12

Year 1964 1948

Type Stereo pre Stereo integrated Mono power Mono pre Stereo integrated Mono pre Mono power Mono power Mono pre Mono power Mono power Stereo power Mono power Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo integrated Mono integrated Mono integrated Mono integrated Mono power Mono/stereo Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo power Stereo power Stereo integrated Stereo pre Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Mono integrated Mono power Mono integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo power Mono integrated Stereo pre Mono power Mono power Mono integrated Stereo pre Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Mono integrated Stereo pre Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo integrated Mono power

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O/P tubes KT61 EL34 KT88 EL84 EL34 EL84 N/A N/A N/A EL34
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Model 99-A-B-C-D 223 210-C/D A-B-C-D LK-LK-150 LC-21 222-C 296 222-D 260 / LK-60 200-B 233 S-1000 S-4000 S-5000 S-5500 S-5000ii S-5500ii S-9000 S-9500 S-5500iv ASR-433 ASP-422 A21 TSA1448

Year 1961 1962

Type Mono integrated Mono power Mono integrated Mono power Stereo integrated Mono power Stereo pre Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo pre Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Mono integrated Mono/stereo Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo power Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated Stereo integrated
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O/P tubes 6V6GT 6L6GC 6L6GC ELEL34 N/A 7591 ELN/A 7189 N/A ECLELN/A N/A 7868 EL84 6DY7 N/A N/A EL84 EL84

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Rega is a company that enjoys being different. Our ideas might seem strange at first, but everything at Rega is geared to fulfil our mission statement, which is quite simply, We aim to make high quality products that faithfully reproduce music and sell at sensible prices. The journey starts here
Because of its very musical qualities, the Brio can count itself among the top group of specialised amplifiers worldwide. The Brio is completely redesigned but keeps the strong coherence that made the original Brio so special.
enough power to deliver 100W into a 2 ohm load (not recommended in normal use !). Rega has not forgotten its analog heritage, and includes a high performance MM phono input in the Brio, as well as 4 line level inputs. The new Brio
The Brio is designed to faithfully reproduce music from any source
Rega has increased the technical performance by incorporating a completely new output stage using high-end Sanken 150W Darlington power transistors and an improved preamp section which uses Evox film capacitors. Rated at 38W RMS, the Brio has is designed to faithfully reproduce music from any source without the frills of its companions found at the same price point. The Brio is housed in the new Rega custom-built aluminum case which is extruded in Switzerland.
a lively, well-balanced amplifier that rendered up realistic, musically engaging sound at all times. Stereophile, Vol 21 #9
The Rega Mira Amplifier is a high performance audio amplifier using the Rega Alpha-Encoder control system comprised of high quality loss-less switch and relays and a specially selected Alps volume control. The Mira is housed in the new Rega custom-built, Swiss made, extruded aluminum case incorporating a high thermal efficiency heat sink. Rega has kept the same level of performance and synergy between stages as in the original Mira amplifier with a better level of functionality in the user interface. The Rega Mira is a 60 Watt integrated amplifier with full flexibility within the range, including an optional remote control. Having a power amplifier input and a preamplifier output, with a gain at full output of 28dB, the Mira is expandable to drive Bi-amplified or active speaker systems (Sub Bass etc). Both amplifiers have fully short circuit and DC protected output stages. High quality Evox film capacitors have been used throughout the signal
path. The Mira uses a multiple IC based phono pre-amplifier with active and passive equalisation of the RIAA curve. This IC based disc stage performs as well as any similar priced discrete based phono stage. The line input stage uses servo correction, which reduces the amount of capacitors required in the signal path to a minimum. The Preamplifier output is capable of driving long signal cables and as many power amplifiers as required in a fully expanded system. Having 28 dB of gain, the power amplifier matches other systems and is a modified version of the common base driver stage power amplifier used in the Exon power amplifier. By using circuit modeling and extensive listening tests, sonic and reliability improvements have been made. Sanken output transistors are used in a high current output stage that will drive the most awkward of speaker systems.
Regas new Cursa preamplifier has been designed without compromise and built to the most discriminating standards of reliability and quality to ensure many years of musical enjoyment. The Rega Cursa Preamplifier is a high performance audio Preamplifier housed in the new Rega custom built extruded aluminum case, using the Rega Alpha-Encoder control system comprised of high quality loss less switches and relays and a specially selected Alps volume control. With the aid of CAD circuit simulation, computer modeling and extensive listening, Rega has improved the technical performance and synergy by using a discrete Op-Amp circuit topology where the sonic & signal properties have been optimized. The flexibility has been further improved by adding a second Tape input. The Cursa is a fully remote controlled preamplifier with full flexibility within the range, with three phono input plug in card options; Moving Magnet, Moving Coil & standard Line levels. There are two Power amplifier outputs, which can be set by the dealer, to any one of the five different available output levels [ranging from 0.4V to 1.5V. This enables the Cursa to drive most] types of power amplifiers. High quality Evox capacitors have been used in the signal path throughout. Both phono inputs use discrete Op-

Amp circuit topology with active and passive equalization of the RIAA curve. The line amplifier stage has been completely redesigned using a DC coupled discrete Op-Amp circuit. Servo correction has been used to reduce the amount of capacitors in the signal path to a minimum. This stage can drive any load connected to the preamplifier output, for example long signal cables and as many power amplifiers as required. The Cursa incorporates a generously rated toroidal transformer with parallel-connected smoothing capacitors. Discrete Operational Amplifier circuit topology optimizes the currents, types of transistors & open loop gain for the best sonic, signal & noise performance for each stage. When standard chips are used, the designer is unable to get inside the chips package and change the parameters. Simply stated, the design will not totally rely on the fixed parameters of the standard range of available chips.
Line level sensitivity 200mV. Load 24K Moving magnet phono 3.5mV. Load 47K Moving coil phono 160uV. Load 100ohm
Like the other electronics, the Maia amplifier has been built to Regas discriminating standards of reliability and quality ensuring many years of musical enjoyment. The Rega Maia Power Amplifier is an 85-Watt per channel high
Circuit modeling and listening tests have improved sonic performance
performance audio power amplifier housed in the new Rega custom-built aluminum case, which is extruded in Switzerland. Rega has kept the same level of performance and synergy as the original Maia power amplifier with a better level of thermal stability by incorporating a high efficiency thermal heat sink. The amplifier has a fully protected output stage with DC and electronic thermal protection, and a power monitor for both transformers; all ensuring that your speakers are not damaged by mains spikes or faulty source components. High tolerance Evox capacitors have been used throughout the signal path. The Maia power amplifier
uses a modified version of the common base driver stage as used in the Exon power amplifier. Circuit modeling and listening tests have improved sonic performance and reliability. Sanken 200 Watt output transistors are used in a high current output stage, and will drive the most awkward of speaker systems. This power output stage forms the core of the Maia sound quality. The Maia uses two generously rated toroidal transformers with 28,200F of parallel connected smoothing capacitors, which will provide enough current to drive the most awkward loads.
Terry Bateman, Regas electronic designer, has reached with the Exon mono amplifier, the maximum possible performance within a strict budget. The power supply is composed of two generously rated toroidial transformers, followed by six parallel-connected smoothing capacitors. The unique circuit used in the driver stage, in combination with six Sanken Darlington power transistors in the power stage, gives a wonderful stereo image filled with a warm sound. Regas unique 4mm aluminum case has special characteristics that prevent any microphony on the printed circuit board, and is also a high efficiency heat sink, which

enables the Exon to stay cool when running at full power. The Exon amplifier has a fully protected output stage with DC and electronic protection and a power monitor for both transformers. The combination of the Cursa, with two or even four Exons, will deliver power and control to any loudspeaker. Rarely does such a powerful amplifier deliver such a palpable presence of musicians with such harmonic richness. Large orchestras are heard with incredible realism. Live concerts are live and filled with musical joy. Listening to any music, using Cursa and Exons, is truly an extraordinary experience.

Planet

Jupiter
Rega was the last major specialist hi-fi manufacturer to make a CD player, choosing to observe and learn from others as this medium evolved. Even though it had become the dominant format, Rega was still unimpressed with the majority of
Planet in every way, with its stunning cosmetics and breathtaking performance. The Planet is the definitive bargain in the audio industry, its sonics, reliability and innovative design have not been seen or heard before. With a new top loading
The original Planet remained unchanged for four years which is light years in digital terms
products available on the market. This encouraged Rega to develop a product that emphasised sound quality, reliability and value for money. The Rega Planet. The original Planet remained unchanged for four years, which is light years in digital terms. However, with the recent development of new DACs, CD mechanisms and improved power supplies, the new Planet was made possible. The new Planet improves on the classic lid assembly, the Planet uses the same circuit topology as the original Planet but with improvements in the DAC, power supply and coupling capacitors. The D to A converter is based around the custom built IC40 DAC chip which is manufactured in Edinburgh, Scotland by Wolfson Microelectronics. The Planet has a substantial toroidal transformer with separate windings for display and audio stages as well as a third power supply for the digital section of the DAC.
The new Jupiter has been designed to be effective and easy to use at a performance level which rivals even the most expensive and esoteric CD players, but at a sensible price. In designing the Jupiter, all the useless gimmicks have been omitted. Focus is placed on the manufacturing costs, high quality component parts and unique design direction. For example: A complex sub-chassis suspension is normally necessary to isolate the CD player. However, they can be detrimental to the sound quality and degrade over time, causing malfunction. Rega has designed a Viscous Coupled Foot system which minimises foot fall shock, and therefore eradicates the need for a suspension, while maximising sound quality by reducing error correction. The Jupiter is housed in the new Rega custom built extruded aluminum case which includes a heat sink base assembly to give added stability to the mechanical parts. It uses the same basic circuit topology as the existing Jupiter & Io but with improvements in the DAC, power supply and clocking stages. The dual

differential Digital to Analog converter is based around two IC40 DAC chips, manufactured by Wolfson Microelectronics, Edinburgh, Scotland, with a separate DAC for the right and left channels. DC servo control has been used in the post DAC amplifier and filter stages, thereby keeping the capacitors in the signal path to a minimum. Seven separate power supplies feed the mechanism, PLL, DAC digitaL & analog sections, micro controller, display, analog amplifier and filter. All the stages for the clock PLL and in the signal path are double regulated. There are two physically separate raw supplies for the noisey stages (motor drivers, etc.) and for the clean stages (DAC, Clock & DSP etc.) The Jupiter has a generously rated toroidal transformer with separate windings for the two raw power supplies. The Jupiter uses a high stability oscillator module for the main clock. Also used is the new high performance Sony CDM145BL5BD25 kit with an improved display and a better level of user functionality.
RADIO TUNER For people who enjoy listening to local AM/ FM broadcasts, we proudly offer the Rega Radio tuner. Designed to be simple to set up and easy to use, the Radio has 12 presets which are easily controlled via the front panel or with the Solar remote control. A tuners function is to oscillate along with the tiny electromagnetic vibrations that are a radio signal. The ability of a tuner to oscillate at a stable, predetermined frequency, matching that of the
signal, is directly related to its quality. In addition to meeting this requirement, the Radio allows fine tuning between the normal and incremental steps. Connect the Radio tuner to a high quality aerial, then sit back as the hours pass, enjoying a richly detailed, natural presentation, with the performers placed in a credible soundstage and no undue colorations.
There comes a time when, to keep the peace, you cant play the stereo at normal listening levels and you have to rely on headphones. Rega has designed a headphone amplifier which will enable you to enjoy the sonic benefits of a Rega system at whisper quiet levels. The Rega Ear can be used in four different ways: 1. As a stand
alone amplifier that will amplify any signal fed into the input sockets. 2. Used between the tape output on the amplifier and the tape recorder. 3. Used between the amplifier pre-amp output and the power amplifier input. 4. And finally, you can use the second preamp out from the Cursa preamp. The maximum output level into 32 ohm load is 525 mW and the gain is 21.7 dB.
REGA has been making turntables for 30 years from the now famous Planet and Planar which have earned their place in hi-fi folklore - to the P5 and P7 of 2004 vintage. Over that time, there have been a number of guiding principles which have remained unchanged despite technological progress, commercial pressures, fads and fashions. For example, providing good quality products which reproduce music to a very high standard and all for a reasonable price. This has become REGAs mission statement and is applied across all our product ranges : turntables, electronics and loudspeakers. Whilst accepting that the manufacture of any product involves compromise, we try to choose the one which will give the customer the best value. This is why REGA products are notoriously devoid of gadgets and useless frills, why packing is designed for efficiency rather than attractiveness and why, as a rule, simple works best.

REGA has often been pointed out as being different and it is probably true to say that we are not afraid of being the last to adopt a new technology once we are satisfied it is worthwhile. However, we have never stopped work on the development of analogue turntables and we have never ceased to proclaim that vinyl is the best format for musical reproduction. It is a source of quiet satisfaction to us that 17 manufacturers use REGA made tonearms on their turntables. Sales of vinyl records and of turntables are steadily increasing from year to year and more and more manufacturers are re-discovering vinyl. Forgive us if we say we told you so! Over the last thirty years, REGA turntables have often been imitated but never equalled. And even if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, why not treat yourself to the original ? Reproducing the extraordinary quantity of musical detail and emotion available in the grooves of a vinyl record is extremely difficult. We succeed thanks to sound engineering principles and an almost obsessive attention to detail, to ensure that no musical information is lost through unwanted play or resonances. REGA tonearms have become a world standard. They all share the same low-mass, high-rigidity, onepiece moulded aluminium tube. The internal wiring on the RB1000 is continuous from the headshell to the phono plugs and is selected for its flexibility - and its musicality! The bearings are of the highest quality, even on the entry-level RB250. On the RB700 and RB1000, the bearings are adjusted by hand (and by ear) for zero play and zero friction. By way of anecdote, the tolerances of the RB1000 are so small that each one takes 30 times as long to build as an RB250. The plinths are designed on the same principles for all models, but the phenolic resin/MDF sandwich becomes progressively lighter and more rigid towards the top end of the range. The synchronous motors - made by Premotec to REGAs specification - originally designed by philips have a naturally low vibration level thanks to their regular coil windings and good quality bearings. An additional regulated power supply (internal on the P2,P3 & P5, external on the P7 & P9) further reduces vibration levels (to vanishing point on the P9 !) enabling us to mount the motor assembly directly to the plinth. The maximum amount of energy is thereby transmitted to the hub and this, combined with the ultra-rigid glass (P3,P5) or ceramic (P7,P9) platter, helps to provide the musical detail and dynamic range for which REGA turntables are justly famous. All models are belt driven - using the same belt which has been with us for over twenty years! To further enhance the performance, the P7 and P9 use twin belts which ensure a better transfer of energy with increased stability. As with all REGA products, the aesthetics are simple, elegant and timeless

20mm thick plinth - low mass particulate core sandwiched by highly rigid phenolic laminates Rega RB250 tonearm High density HDF platter with wool/acrylic mat 230V synchronous motor belt drive smoked lid dimensions : 440Lx100Hx360D a 78 rpm version is also available
25mm thick plinth - low mass particulate core sandwiched by highly rigid phenolic laminates REGA RB300 tonearm with stainless steel counterweight 12mm thick glass platter with wool/acrylic mat 230V synchronous motor belt drive smoked lid dimensions : 440Lx100Hx360D
25mm thick plinth - low mass particulate core sandwiched by highly rigid phenolic laminates with aluminium frame REGA RB700 tonearm with tungsten counterweight 12mm thick glass platter with wool/acrylic mat 24V synchronous motor - optional stabilised power supply belt drive clear lid dimensions : 445Lx113Hx355D
25mm thick machined plinth - low mass particulate core sandwiched by highly rigid phenolic laminates with aluminium frame REGA RB700 tonearm with tungsten counterweight ceramic platter with wool/acrylic mat 24V synchronous motor 24V ac stabilised power supply. double belt drive clear lid dimensions : 450Lx113Hx357D
25mm thick machined plinth - low mass particulate core sandwiched by highly rigid phenolic laminates with exotic wood frame REGA RB1000 tonearm with tungsten counterweight machined ceramic platter with wool mat 24V synchronous motor 24V ac stabilised tuned power supply double belt drive clear lid dimensions : 480L x 130H x 380D
Model Type Output Coil Diamond Recommended on Mounting
Bias MM 5mV Machine Elliptical Pscrews
Super Bias MM 5,5mV Machine Elliptical Pscrews
Elys MM 6mV Machine Elliptical P3/Pscrews
Super Elys MM 6mV By hand Elliptical P3/P5/Pscrews
Exact MM 7mV By hand Vital P3/P5/P7/Pscrews
CARTRIDGES Rega entered the cartridge market in the early 80s and now has six movingmagnet designs. All cartridges are hand made by Rega, utilizing custom coil winding techniques and ultra high precision molded bodies. The Rega cartridge is a one piece molding made of Pocan, a polymer with a hardness greater than industrial aluminum. Most cartridges lose high frequency energy by the movements generated from the many joints created in conventional manufacturing. Most cartridges have five or six joints between the stylus mounting and the cartridge/headshell face. Rega cartridges have none! Most cartridges have to allow for large tolerances when manufacturing automatically with a reasonable gap of 0.7mm between the moving magnet and the pole pieces. This gap on Rega cartridges is only 0.25mm, much lower than any moving magnet cartridge we have tested. BIAS - The Rega Bias has a conventional 0.5 center distance and two-hole mounting and will therefore fit all standard tonearms. The overall design makes it a perfect match for the P2. 78 Cartridge - A 78 r.p.m. mono version of the Bias with a special 78 stylus.

SUPER BIAS - The Super Bias uses the same technology and tolerances as the Elys but with a two point mounting system. ELYS - The Elys was specifically designed with the RB300 in mind and has a three point mounting system. The sound quality over the Bias and S. Bias is most apparent with the dynamics and separation between various musical instruments. SUPER ELYS - Designed as a companion to the Planar 25, the Super Elys uses the same exacting coils as the Exact. This extremely musical cartridge incorporates a three-point suspension and a super elliptical diamond stylus. EXACT - The top of the Rega cartridge line has a one-piece body and has no energy sapping joints between the stylus mounting and headshell contact face. The Exact has an expensive nonremovable cantilever, fitted with a Vital diamond tip. Rega has designed and developed its own coil winding machine leading the way to new and innovative techniques in coil winding. Twenty five percent less wire is used than in our other cartridges, reducing mass and making the Exact even more efficient than the Elys.
With such a rich history in analog, you could predict that Rega would design a serious, yet affordable phono section. Available in MM or an MC, the Fono disk stage is designed to amplify the signal from a MC or a MM cartridge to a level which can feed into a 200mV line level input.
A $295 MC phono section has no right sounding this good. If youre looking for a unit you can set and forget until you can spend much more, the Fono MC will do the job. Ditto for the $295 Fono for MM. M. Fremer, Stereophile Oct. 2000
Regas knack for simplicity is self evident when you admire the turntable wall bracket. Functional yet unobtrusive, the wall bracket rigidly supports all Rega turntables without requiring an excessive amount of space. The cross braces support three round steel cups which in turn support the three non-resonant feet. Definitely the most compact turntable shelf on the market. Available in black or white powder coat finishes.
4 way transmission line power handling: 150W nominal impedance: 8 Ohms sensitivity : approx 90dB biwirable dimensions: 1030H x 270W x 388D weight (per speaker) : 19kg

Unique among companies who manufacture complete systems, Regas loudspeakers have long been highly regarded in the audio industry. Ever since the legendary Kyte and Ela the release of a new speaker range from Rega has always been eagerly anticipated. Therefore, after the busy and exciting 2004 that saw Rega release new, exciting and critically acclaimed turntables, we are very proud to announce that the line up is now complete with an all new range of loudspeakers. Again, in contrast with most speaker companies, Rega manufactures the majority of its drive units and still makes its own crossovers in house. The flagship design from Rega, the R9 offers a stunning combination of grace, power and beauty. Full of innovation, this loudspeaker offers a great alternative to all off the uninspiring products that currently litter the market. From the clean, flowing lines of the cabinet right down to the fine technical detail (for example, we keep the cross-over outside the cabinet, minimising air turbulence within the transmission line) that ensures a first rate performance, the R9 is, in every way, Regas statement loudspeaker. The R7 is a three-way floorstanding speaker sharing many design ideas with the much lauded flagship R9. Utilising a separate, ported chamber for the mid-range unit alongside transmission line technology for the bass and an exceptionally high quality high-frequency unit, the R7 gives outstanding transparency and a fantastically entertaining, accurate sound in a very attractive package. The R5 again sharing design ideas with the R9 and Regas unique eight-layer voice coil and proprietary drive units give this speaker a fast, dynamic response with an impressive power handling capability. The R5 is not all about power though, and uses Regas own unique RR125 midrange unit to achieve the beautifully open mid-range quality for which we are known. The smallest floorstander in the range, the R3 achieves a wonderful balance. By anyones standards this is a small speaker. However, the size belies the sound. With a bass performance that is full and rounded, yet with immaculate timing and our usual open, fast mid-range quality, the R3 redefines the standard expected from speakers in this class. The R1 is the baby of the range. A small, two-way stand mounting loudspeaker, its fast, open and full sound and sharp looks give an ideal entry point to Rega sound quality. Partnered with a Planet CD player and a Brio amplifier this speaker gives an outstandingly musical result unobtainable elsewhere at the price.
2 way bass reflex power handling: 80W nominal impedance: 8 Ohms sensitivity : approx 90dB dimensions: 320H x 150W x 236D weight (per speaker) : 3,5kg
3 way bass reflex power handling: 100W nominal impedance: 6 Ohms sensitivity : approx 89dB dimensions: 748H x 200W x 275D weight (per speaker) : 9kg
3 way bass reflex power handling: 110W nominal impedance: 6 Ohms sensitivity : approx 89dB biwirable dimensions: 810H x 218W x 342D weight (per speaker) : 12kg

3 way transmission line power handling: 125W nominal impedance: 6 Ohms sensitivity : approx 89dB biwirable dimensions: 972H x 270W x 348D weight (per speaker) : 17kg

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first Television.. A reasonably normal childhood was spent building electric guitars, flying model aeroplanes, playing the clarinet and breeding budgies. At fourteen, Roys mum asked him if he wanted a television or a record player in the house. Roy begged for a record player. His mum bought a telly ! At eighteen years, Roy built his first pair of loudspeakers, in perfectly sealed cabinets. Not the first Rega product, but Roy was on his way. His interest in hi-fi evolved from a passion for music. Bliss in those days was a live concert, a folk club, or any kind of record player. Then a flatmate demonstrated his hifi system: Garrard SP25 turntable, Sonotone 9TA cartridge, Rogers HG88 amplifier and Warfedale speakers. Roy realised his record player had room for improvement. The first system. A Colaro deck turned up on a rubbish dump and after much adaption became Roys first hi-fi record deck. When a friend gave him an old Connoisseur the colaro went back to the rubbish dump, and the modification began again. This turntable was reviewed in HiFi Sound in 1972, as part of series called Casebook which examined readers hifi systems. In the early seventies the turntable was seen as such an uninportant part of the system that the reviewer assumed the exellent results must be due to the speakers. These were impossible to miss-huge concrete affairs housing Super 8 drive units - but could hardly account for the sound quality of the whole system. The reviewer was puzzled. The first Rega A star is born Roy was now working for Ford as a technical editor but spend most of his free time installing friends hi-fi equipment and building loudspeakers to sell. He became a part-time retailer and found he had to spend a ridiculous amount of time repairing new turntables before his conscience and common sense would allow him to sell them to others! Out of frustration and a strong feeling he could do better, the Planet turntable was born. Roy and a partner registered Rega (RElph,GAndy possible the most boring, least r o m a n t i c explanation for any company name!), in 1973 and for a couple of years Roy stayed at Ford and made turntables in the evening, helped by his partners: mum, (who agreed to help out for two weeks and stayed for fifteen years!), and a succession of lads. The first turntables were sold t h r o u g h Cosmocord in the UK and a year later under the Rega name, in West Germany, Denmark and France.
Roy was now able to leave Ford, collected a redundancy cheque and promptly blew it on a factory in Rochford. Soon after, the partnership with Tony Relph split, Roy swapping his share of Rega. Terry Davies joined as Regas financial administrator. In 1975 the Planar 2 was developed and quickly took its place in the market as the finest budget turntable. In June 1977 HIFI News and Record Review announced the arrival of the Planar 3, saying The complete unit is worth a look ! Regas usual blaze of nonpublicity. By 1980 Rega employed thirteen staff, exported to twelve countries, had twenty UK dealers, and there were those dreaded waiting lists,

for the RB300 casting, presented by Modern Metals awarded in open competition for exellence in the field of Aluminium Die Casting. In their accompanying letter they wrote : We are still trying to figure out how you produce such a long cored hole so accurately. This made up for never winning any prizes breeding budgies! For five years Rega sold a cartridge, the R100, made to specification in Japan. This was followed by the RB100 which was designed and developed by Rega. However, the cartridge had inevitable design limitations as it was being manufactured by an outside company. In March 1988 the bias and Elys cartridges went into production in
completed the Rega system. A new factory was built in 1992 on the Temple Farm Industrial Estate in Southend-on-Sea, under Roys design and guidance, to house the production of loudspeakers and amplifiers and to ensure room for further developments. Since this time, Rega introduced three new loudspeakers, the Kyte, the EL8 and the XEL, a second integrated amplifier, the Brio, the Eos phono stage and the Hal passive preamplifier which complements the Exs and Exon stereo and mono power amplifier. Also, came the Ear headphone adaptor, the Super Bias and Exact cartridges, the Radio tuner, and most recently the development of the Planet CD-player. A plethora of other new products are imminent or well into the design and development stage, including more loudspeakers and off board DACs. The company now employs fourty five people and continues to grow. Roy continues to supply the direction for the company, specifically as a member of the design and development department and in the selection of new export markets.
mainly generated by eager customers shophopping! In 1980 Roy found an old mill in a residential area in Westcliff-on-sea, Essex. The building had been deserted for twenty years and judging by the rot seemed to have a mill stream still running through it! Rega snapped it up for 30.000 and turned it into a compact but highly functional hifi factory, liberally painted bright green. In 1983 after five years of dabbling, and two years of intensive development, the RB300 and RB250 tonearms were produced. For ten years Rega had used Japanese and Danish manufactured arms on the turntables but after some searching Roy found a casting company prepared to work with him to develop an entirely new production method enabling the one piece tube to be cast. Rega won an international award
house, and sales exeeded 1000 in the first month, five times more than anticipated! The cartridges were a vital step on the way to a complete Rega system. Completing The System.. In the summer of 1989 the Ela loudspeaker was introduced. Designed and developed at Rega, they were originally produced in Denmark, but soon thereafter were manufactured in house. In 1991, a period of dramatic expansion was heralded with the move into the world of electronics and the launch of two amplifiers, the Elex and the Elicit. The reason for producing these two amplifiers was simple; Rega was presented with a design it could not resist! Most importantly, the amplifiers fit into the company policy which is to manufacture high quality, specialist hifi components that are reliable, consistent and sensibly priced. This development

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