New Rega amplifier, or rather an update

[Al ears]

I see Rega has released the latest version of the Elicit.... £2000 though.

Rega Elicit MK5 integrated stereo amplifier

Rega Elicit MK5 integrated stereo amplifier audio hi-fi amp Rega Research Ltd phono stage vinyl records music

www.rega.co.uk

 

[Gray]

No doubt it will spark some interest.
As will the Topping LA90, released today.

 

[plastic penguin]

Think a £300 increase over the outgoing model isn't bad, given the silly price hikes over the last couple of years.

 

[Al ears]

Think a £300 increase over the outgoing model isn't bad, given the silly price hikes over the last couple of years.

True, this does put it up against some excellent competition again though.
I must say I do like the look .....even though it appears to be black only....

 

[plastic penguin]

True, this does put it up against some excellent competition again though.
I must say I do like the look .....even though it appears to be black only....

Excellent competition? This excellent competition has probably had hefty price rises.
Has to be kept in perspective.

 

[Al ears]

Excellent competition? This excellent competition has probably had hefty price rises.
Has to be kept in perspective.

It certainly might be a good time to buy a Mark 4..... 🙂

 

[Tinman1952]

No doubt it will spark some interest.
As will the Topping LA90, released today.

Interesting they went with class A/B.... 'bucking' the current trend to class D.

 

[Tinman1952]

I see Rega has released the latest version of the Elicit.... £2000 though.

Rega Elicit MK5 integrated stereo amplifier

Rega Elicit MK5 integrated stereo amplifier audio hi-fi amp Rega Research Ltd phono stage vinyl records music

www.rega.co.uk

From their website...

"plus an Alps volume potentiometer has been introduced to further improve sonic and technical performance."

that's stretching it a bit......🙄

 

[CheshirePete]

Bound to get 5 stars at whathifi 😉

 

[CheshirePete]

Interesting they went with class A/B.... 'bucking' the current trend to class D.

Class D has many benefits, but they can sound a little cold and analytical.

 

[Al ears]

From their website...

"plus an Alps volume potentiometer has been introduced to further improve sonic and technical performance."

that's stretching it a bit......🙄

Well it is a very good potentiometer, have no clue what they have used in the past.....

 

[MUSICRAFT]

this does put it up against some excellent competition again though.

Indeed it does 👍 such as Kinki Studio Audio's EX-M1 integrated amplifier @ £2400 which in its latest review was compared to and its overall performance is said to be close to some high end amplification costing around £30k! -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mZpd4NSXzg

 

[Tinman1952]

I'm getting that déja vu feeling....again! 😣

 

[daytona600]

Rega fans will love it
for £2k others will want Usb input , Roon , DSD , MQA , XLRs , Wireless , Bluetooth , Multiroom

 

[Al ears]

Rega fans will love it
for £2k others will want Usb input , Roon , DSD , MQA , XLRs , Wireless , Bluetooth , Multiroom

Well you could get a USB input by adding the matching Rega Saturn CDP.... 😎

 

[Deleted member 159214]

Another optical would have been nice as I currently use one for a streamer and one for my TV.

 

[Din5]

The new Elicit looks great, and I think the styling is inherited from the very nice Aethos. The addition of digital inputs & headphone sockets is welcome too.
I'm sure the new model will be every bit as solid as the previous model, but, will it actually sound any better ?

 

[Gray]

On the face of it, the 'Lifetime Warranty' is very appealing.
However, it only covers 'genuine confirmed manufacture defects'. All other exclusions (naturally) apply.
All purchases cover manufacturing defects for at least a one year period - after which time any problem is much more likely to be down to (the uncovered) 'wear and tear'.....
I do have to wonder about the actual advantage over a non lifetime warranty - though it possibly makes them more lenient with the verdict on the cause of any problem?

 

[Al ears]

Another optical would have been nice as I currently use one for a streamer and one for my TV.

well you could buy a cheap two-way optical splitter....

 

[leemccann1]

interesting thread this, ive got the Ls50 wiresless 2 speakers and if I use the HDMI input from my TV the sound is amazing but, I also have a 5.1.2 set up in the same room with a denon 4300 and some pretty standard ceiling speakers (already in when I bought the house), the sound from the LS50's is 'better' (tested with star wars) but they obvisouly lack any surround, on a comparison (with av) I prefer the surround overall, it just sounds more exciting, does having a coax and optical digital in without usb actually give any benefit other than just using from a TV? im not sure what the DAC is adding otherwise?

 

[nopiano]

On the face of it, the 'Lifetime Warranty' is very appealing.
However, it only covers 'genuine confirmed manufacture defects'. All other exclusions (naturally) apply.
All purchases cover manufacturing defects for at least a one year period - after which time any problem is much more likely to be down to (the uncovered) 'wear and tear'.....
I do have to wonder about the actual advantage over a non lifetime warranty - though it possibly makes them more lenient with the verdict on the cause of any problem?

Yes, possibly. I really think that a five-year warranty should be mandatory on electronics.

I’ve thankfully never needed that, which suggests it’s a tiny risk that manufacturers would take in offering one. That said, we read some sorry tales here, which would make manufacturers think twice if they were on the hook.

 

[daytona600]

Capable of driving difficult loudspeakers with ease
Not Esl/Panel speakers with Sub 4ohm loads

integrate perfectly into any audio system by offering a wide range of connectivity options.
No USB , Wireless / Bluetooth , AV bypass , Room correction , Sub out , Roon , Streaming , ARC , Hdmi etc

Elicit has a spec from 2002 not 2022
Marantz 40N , Rotel RA1592 Spec from 2022

 

[Deleted member 159214]

Capable of driving difficult loudspeakers with ease
Not Esl/Panel speakers with Sub 4ohm loads

integrate perfectly into any audio system by offering a wide range of connectivity options.
No USB , Wireless / Bluetooth , AV bypass , Room correction , Sub out , Roon , Streaming , ARC , Hdmi etc

Elicit has a spec from 2002 not 2022
Marantz 40N , Rotel RA1592 Spec from 2022

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Depends if you value features over sound quality. I’d personally prefer no digital or phono as these can easily be added later, but I understand the one box preference, though this is a bit of a halfway solution that doesn’t particularly cater to one or the other.

 

[Al ears]

Capable of driving difficult loudspeakers with ease
Not Esl/Panel speakers with Sub 4ohm loads

integrate perfectly into any audio system by offering a wide range of connectivity options.
No USB , Wireless / Bluetooth , AV bypass , Room correction , Sub out , Roon , Streaming , ARC , Hdmi etc

Elicit has a spec from 2002 not 2022
Marantz 40N , Rotel RA1592 Spec from 2022

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apparently, to Rega, an amp should do just that..... It is designed for someone that has a Rega turntable only... 🙂

 

[Al ears]

Depends if you value features over sound quality. I’d personally prefer no digital or phono as these can easily be added later, but I understand the one box preference, though this is a bit of a halfway solution that doesn’t particularly cater to one or the other.

Unfortunately, these days, cutting down on facilities does not guarantee good sound quality....