Rega BrioIntegratedAmplifier

Winner of the What HiFi? Awards 2018

The Rega Brio Integrated Amplifier delivers 50W RMS per channel into 8Ω, combining superior build quality with advanced engineering for exceptional sound performance. Housed in a sleek, fully aluminium case, the Brio offers improved heat dissipation, a high-spec moving magnet phono stage, and a cleverly integrated headphone socket designed to preserve audio fidelity.

Key Features

• 50 Watts RMS output per channel into 8Ω
• Fully aluminium two-part case for enhanced heat sinking and durability
• High specification moving magnet phono stage built-in
• Integrated headphone socket with minimal interference on audio circuit
• Upgraded PCB layout with improved circuit isolation and MUSES operational amplifiers
• Sleek, minimal design inspired by classic Rega amplifiers

Specifications

• Input Sensitivities:
  • Phono (Input 1): 2.1mV at 47kΩ in parallel with 220pF
  • Maximum Phono Input Level: 100mV
  • Line Inputs (2-5): 210mV at 47kΩ
  • Maximum Line Input Level: 10.25V
• Power Output (230/115V supply):
  • 50W RMS both channels driven into 8Ω
  • 58W RMS one channel driven into 8Ω
  • 73W RMS both channels driven into 4Ω
  • 93W RMS one channel driven into 4Ω
• Note: Prolonged use into 4Ω loads may cause the case temperature to exceed 40°C above ambient.
• Headphone Output:
  • No load: 8V
  • 32Ω: 1.8V
  • 54Ω: 2.6V
  • 300Ω: 5.9V
  • Source Impedance: 109Ω
• Power Consumption: 195 Watts at 230V/220V/115V/100V into rated 8Ω load
• Record Output Level: 210mV (with rated input levels)
• Record Output Impedance: 470Ω
• Frequency Response:
  • Phono: 15Hz to 40kHz (-3dB), 27Hz to 20.5kHz (-1dB)
  • RIAA Accuracy (100Hz to 10kHz): ±0.4dB, typically better than ±0.3dB
  • Line: 12Hz (-1dB) to 43kHz (-3dB)
• Fuse Ratings:
  • T2AL 250V - 230V/50Hz and 220V/60Hz
  • T3.15AL 250V - 115V/60Hz and 100V 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 345mm (D, including volume control) x 216mm (W) x 78mm (H)
• Weight: 5.1kg
• Remote control batteries included – 2 x AAA Alkaline

Design and Build

The Brio features a brand new case design combining elegance and classic Rega styling cues. Its fully aluminium two-part case enhances heat dissipation and durability. The redesigned circuit includes an upgraded PCB layout with improved isolation between output and driver stages, utilising high-spec MUSES operational amplifiers for superior audio quality.

Headphone Socket

The integrated headphone socket allows driving standard hi-fi headphones directly from the amplifier. Special attention was given to the switching mechanism to deactivate the main speakers without compromising sound quality or introducing interference.