Item #BRIO MK7

Rega Brio MK7

Integrated Amplifier
Item #BRIO MK7

Rega Brio MK7

Integrated Amplifier
$1,195.00
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Overview

The Brio MK7 is a handmade high performance stereo integrated amplifier. The MK7 version of Rega's bestselling amplifier is the most advanced and feature packed Brio ever released. The team of engineers at Rega have completely re-laid the Brio circuit, optimizing it for performance and reducing distortion. Housed in a compact, custom half width aluminum case, the Brio MK7 delivers an impressive 50 W per channel into 8Ω and 72 W per channel into 4Ω, which provides ample power to drive the most challenging loudspeakers. The Brio MK7 now includes a Rega-designed, on-board DAC with two digital inputs for greater flexibility with a range of other components. A new mini system remote (compatible with future products) is supplied to operate the standby function, allowing the unit to be powered on and off via the remote handset.

A masterclass in dynamics

Throughout the design process, the Brio MK7 has been meticulously improved in every aspect, from the quality of materials to the manufacturing process. This makes the Brio MK7 the most advanced Brio to date. This compact amplifier includes an integrated Rega DAC, standby, auto standby and thermal cut-out, all of which are new features of this latest generation of Brio. Connections extend to three line inputs and, of course, phono with a dedicated moving magnet stage for spinning your latest vinyl. The latter benefits from improved isolation between stages inside the amp and high spec op-amps providing gain for attached cartridges. The Brio circuit is often described as one of the most musically rewarding amplifiers in its class. You can expect even more refinement from the latest generation and equally outstanding performance via the headphone output.

Re-laid circuit

Key improvements have been made across the circuit. The PCB layout has been fully upgraded to handle higher specifications for all critical parts. A second raw power supply is implemented 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, DAC and phono amplifier.

Headphone socket

This unit is equipped with auto standby functionality. After approximately 1 hour of no signal being present on the selected input, the unit will automatically enter a standby state. This function can be turned off if required.

Thermal cut-out

If the amplifier reaches a temperature liable to cause internal electronic damage, the thermal protection system will first disable the speaker output, indicated by the MUTE led on the front panel illuminating and the input LED indicator turning off. If the over-temperature condition continues, the unit will turn itself off.

Short circuit protection

If the speaker leads are shorted, the fold back short circuit protection will protect the output stage from excessive currents. This protection circuit is not placed in the audio signal path and therefore does not affect sound quality.

Details & Specs

Model Rega Brio MK7
Amplifier output
Power amplifier output (at rated 230/120V supply voltage) 50 W per channel into 8 Ω
72 W per channel into 4 Ω
Note: Continued high level use into loads of 6Ω or less may cause the case to exceed 40°C above ambient temperature and activate the thermal shut down.
Headphone output No Load = 8V
300Ω = 5.9V
54Ω = 2.6V
32Ω = 1.8V
Source impedance = 109Ω
Distortion - THD+Noise (A-weighted)
Line inputs Typically 0.005% at 1kHz
Frequency response - Bandwidth (at 80W into 8Ω)
Phono input 15Hz (-3dB) to 40kHz (-3dB)
Line inputs 12Hz (-1dB) to 43kHz (-3dB)
RIAA accuracy Better than ±0.5dB 100Hz to 20kHz
Sensitivity - Input sensitivity (for 72W into 8Ω)
Phono input 2.1mV load 47k in parallel with 220pF
Line inputs 2-4 210mV load 47kΩ
Digital Inputs
Input D1 S/PDIF Isolated 0.5V 75Ω Co-axial
Input D2 S/PDIF Optical Toslink
Supported sampling rates 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
Supported bit depths 16 to 24 bit
THD+Noise Typically 0.005% at 1kHz
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8.5" x 3.1" x 14.4" (216mm x 79mm x 365mm)
Weight 10.8 lbs (14.9kg)
Power
Power supply AC supply 230V / 220V / 120V / 100V nominal ±10%
Power consumption
Power consumption on standby
200W at 1dB below clip into 8Ω
0.4W
Fuse ratings T2 AL 250V - 230V 50Hz / 220V 60Hz
T3.15 AL 250V - 120V 60Hz / 100V 50/60Hz
Remote batteries AAA (1.5V) x 2

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