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Rega io Amplifier

$850.00

The io has been designed to offer exceptional Rega performance at an affordable price point. It uses the same amplifier stage as the multi-award winning Brio now designed to run at 30 W per channel into 8 Ω. The io features two line level inputs, a high specification Rega moving magnet phono stage, and a dedicated high quality headphone output.

The io will integrate seamlessly into any home audio system whilst remaining simple to use and easy to set up.

A must for demonstration.

KEY FEATURES

  • Integrated phono stage
  • Headphone socket
  • Mini remote control
  • All new custom designed chasis

The Rega io is a What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner, 5 stars

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Hi-Fi Choice Amplifier Group test winner, May 2021……beating off some stiff competition from big name brands!

 

The io uses the same power amplifier and phono stage as its larger brother, the multi-award winning Brio. The io aims to deliver exceptional sound quality in a smaller and more cost effective package. The class A/B circuit shares its DNA with the rest of Rega’s amplifiers, and as usual, great care has been taken in component selection. Sanken output transistors and an Alps volume potentiometer and a linear power supply that enables an output of 30 watts per channel into 8 Ω. Two line level inputs and a high quality moving magnet phono input are available as sources. There is a headphone output provided on the front of the unit for powering standard hi-fi headphones; this is driven from the power amplifier stage of the unit through relays to avoid signal degradation when headphones are inserted or the product is muted. A new redesigned mini remote handset is included.

Perhaps what sets the io apart from the competition in this category is the energy that is evident in playback. Sound quality and character is consistent through its headphone output.

The compact, half-width aluminium chassis feels well built – the same goes for the satisfyingly simple remote control – and its low-key design should suit some hi-fi traditionalists.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Output: 30 W per channel into 8 Ω
  • Power Consumption: 135 W
  • Inputs: 1 x Phono input, 2 x Line inputs
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 180 x 68 x 290 mm
  • Weight: 2.9 kg