Brio
The Brio has a completely new case to house its improved circuits and parts. It now sits in an aluminium case with a steel base which boosts the Brio’s heat sinking capabilities and improves on Rega’s already solid build quality and reliability. The new Brio has a cleverly integrated headphone socket specially designed to avoid interference with the audio circuit when not in use and as you would expect, a very high specification moving magnet phono stage is built in as standard.
A dynamic masterclass
Throughout the design process the Brio has been meticulously improved in every aspect, from the quality of materials to the manufacturing process, to make this new Brio a step ahead in Rega’s engineering and design for amplifiers.
Key Features
- Integrated phono stage
- Headphone socket
- Mini remote control
- Custom designed case
- 50 W into 8 Ω
- Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
Re-designed circuit
Key improvements have been made to the circuits. The PCB layout has been fully upgraded to handle higher specifications for all critical parts. A second raw power supply has been added to provide further isolation between output stage and the driver stage/line and phono amplifiers. This improves the isolation between high and low level signal stages of the amplifier. Higher specification MUSES operational amplifiers have been used in the line and phono amplifier.
Brand new case design
The sleek and minimal look was designed to bring elegance to Rega’s classic style but still harks back to the swooped features hidden away in Rega’s past amplifiers. Combining all these aspects makes this Brio case a unique standpoint amongst the competition.
Headphone Socket
For convenience, the Brio has the capability to drive standard hi-fi headphones from the internal amplifier. Adding a headphone socket was only possible by finding a way to reduce its impact on the main signal path so it doesn’t disrupt the overall sound quality. We have paid special attention to the switch that deactivates the main speakers.
Multi Award winner
What Hi-Fi? Two time Product of the year, Hi-Fi Choice Editors Choice, The Ear.net Best Buy and Lyd and Bilde Product of the Year.
Technical Specifications
- Power Output
50 W into 8 Ω
- Power Consumption
195 W
- Inputs
1 x Phono input, 4 x Line inputs
- Outputs
Record out
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
216 x 78 x 345 mm
- Weight
5.1 kg
For full technical specifications, download Brio User Manual (multi-lingual) below.
Downloads
- Brio User Manual (multi-lingual) 1.1MB pdf
Environmental Labelling of Packaging
Treble is sweet and unfatiguing, the midband is lush but highly transparent and the bass has a glow and free-flowing, unforced quality.
Complementary Components
- RB110 tonearm
- Carbon cartridge fitted
- Phenolic resin platter
- 24 V low noise motor
- Low mass plinth
- Clear dust cover
- Advanced EBLT drive belt
- Integrated MM phono stage
- RB110 tonearm
- Carbon cartridge fitted
- Phenolic resin platter
- 24 V low noise motor
- Low mass plinth
- Clear dust cover on Black and White / Smoked on Walnut effect
- Advanced EBLT drive belt
- Three finish options
- RB220 tonearm
- Rega Carbon cartridge fitted
- New Walnut effect finish for 2022
- 10 mm glass platter
- 24 V low noise motor
- Three high gloss acrylic skin finishes
- Clear dust cover
- Advanced EBLT drive belt
- RB330 tonearm
- Elys 2 (optional)
- 12 mm opti-white polished glass platter
- Double brace technology
- 24 V low noise motor
- Compatible with Neo power supply
- Clear dust cover
- Advanced EBLT drive belt
- RB330 tonearm
- Exact, Ania or Ania Pro (optional)
- 16 mm Dual layer float glass platter
- Double brace technology
- Tancast 8 foamcore plinth
- Custom matched Neo PSU
- Smoked dust cover
- Reference EBLT drive belt
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Lifetime Limited Warranty
All Rega products carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Every product we make is designed and assembled in the UK to the highest possible standard. This warranty covers confirmed manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, or parts that are considered consumable. Any unauthorised modifications or failure to follow the Rega recommended guidelines in the product manual may invalidate the warranty. Due to local laws, warranties may vary by country in which units are sold. Please contact your Rega retailer or distributor for warranty details. Your statutory rights are not affected.