Rega brio R in 2020

[swains]

Im currently putting together my first setup and have so far purchased rega planar 3 (latest) with elys 2 and Dali zensor 3's second hand. My budget is blown and there's no way I can get the new rega brio; so, my question is - how good is the rega brio r in 2020. Are there newer amps out there that can better a second hand brio r for around £250 ish?

 

[Al ears]

The older Rega Brio 3 or the Marantz 6006 might be worth a look but whether or not they better a Brio R even if you can find a second-hand one for £250 which is doubtful, is questionable.
Slightly more and the Roksan Kandy K2 would be a good find.

 

[Dom]

Hmmm. Just checked eBay and there around £400, which is not slightly more!
£260.

 

[Al ears]

Hmmm. Just checked eBay and there around £400, which is not slightly more!
£260.

He's not going to find much to better a Brio R for £250 was partly my point.
Perhaps you could be helpful and suggest something, admitted there's one currently bidding at £260 that's likely to go higher.

 

[Dom]

Yeah sorry.

 

[knaithrover]

Try 2nd hand Nad integrated amps, loads to choose from very nice sounding things and cheap. Good match with Zensor 3's too.

 

[SteveH72]

+1 vote for a Marantz. They go very well with Dali speakers. You’ll easily find a second hand PM60006 for that money, possibly the superior UK SE version. You’ll also be able to find a PM66 K.I in very good condition: brilliant amps with a great phono section.

 

[Deleted member 108165]

If not the PM6006 then there's always the 6005 or 6004, think the only difference is a DAC in the amp on the 6005 and 6006, if you don't need a DAC then they'll all sound the same.

 

[Dom]

Hi DougK. It looks like a fine amp the 6004. £189. Couldn't you do better?

 

[Dom]

This one is a gamble. Block V 250 "All components are serious hi-fi components for demanding music listening"

 

[Esra]

Marantz PM 6005 should fit the bill well.

 

[gasolin]

Onkyo A-9110 or mabye a Nad C-316BEE V2 can be had for not alot new with full warranty

 

[Al ears]

Onkyo A-9110 or mabye a Nad C-316BEE V2 can be had for not alot new with full warranty

NAD maybe, the Onkyo has a poor phono stage.

 

[k77stan]

Meanwhile on fb market.

 

[MeanandGreen]

Try 2nd hand Nad integrated amps, loads to choose from very nice sounding things and cheap. Good match with Zensor 3's too.

+1 for NAD.

Very good amplifiers indeed!

 

[insider9]

Meanwhile on fb market.

If I was close enough I'd pinch it. Dont like the amp but could sell it at a profit 😂

 

[Deleted member 108165]

If I was close enough I'd pinch it. Dont like the amp but could sell it at a profit 😂

Blimey that is cheap!

 

[swains]

Thanks very much for all the replies. Seems I was a bit optimistic hoping to find a brio r at that price, but the marantz and nad options given will fit the bill perfectly!

 

[gasolin]

Rega Brio R amplifier - Perfect condition | eBay

4 line level inputs.

www.ebay.com

 

[Moree Spingato]

My vote would go for offerup on

- Marantz PM6006
- Cambridge Audio CXA60
- NAD D3020

All within range, and they sound very decent with Dali/Wharfdale/ELAC.

 

[gasolin]

My vote would go for offerup on

- Marantz PM6006
- Cambridge Audio CXA60
- NAD D3020

All within range, and they sound very decent with Dali/Wharfdale/ELAC.

Nad D3020 V2 has a built in phonostage.

The v1 of the amp get's pretty hot so beware of that, also i don't like the volume knob at all since it's way to firm imho on both versions.