Rega Brio R

[spockfish]

Couldn't resist... After buying a Rega DAC this summer today I bought myself a Brio R. My dealer didn't had it on stock, so I have to wait for a while

Starts to become an addiction. When I was in the store my dealer had the DAC and the Brio R hooked up to a pair of Rega RS5's. Again amazed.... I'm really becoming a big fan of this brand. Is there a risk of becoming a flat earther?

 

[John Duncan]

Oh I do hope so...

 

[chebby]

Is there a risk of becoming a flat earther?

No. A true 'flat-earther' wouldn't even have a CD player let alone a DAC.

The original so called 'flat-earth' brands have (mostly) shaken all that nonsense off now. Rega were never members of that 'club' anyway. They always prided themselves on being engineers who loved music and sought engineering solutions to any problems encountered.

They were never found spouting off as audio 'gurus' in magazines, nor did they even advertise (or attend shows) for 35 years. The owner/founder preferred playing his guitars and breeding budgies to constructing and disseminating grandiose 'philosophies'

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Couldn't resist... After buying a Rega DAC this summer today I bought myself a Brio R. My dealer didn't had it on stock, so I have to wait for a while

Starts to become an addiction. When I was in the store my dealer had the DAC and the Brio R hooked up to a pair of Rega RS5's. Again amazed.... I'm really becoming a big fan of this brand. Is there a risk of becoming a flat earther?

Hi spockfish

Nice one 8) and i hope yiou enjoy the performance of your Rega DAC and Brio R for many years to come

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[plastic penguin]

Is there a risk of becoming a flat earther?

No. A true 'flat-earther' wouldn't even have a CD player let alone a DAC.

The original so called 'flat-earth' brands have (mostly) shaken all that nonsense off now. Rega were never members of that 'club' anyway. They always prided themselves on being engineers who loved music and sought engineering solutions to any problems encountered.

They were never found spouting off as audio 'gurus' in magazines, nor did they even advertise (or attend shows) for 35 years. The owner/founder preferred playing his guitars and breeding budgies to constructing and disseminating grandiose 'philosophies'

"A true 'flat-earther' wouldn't even have a CD player let alone a DAC."

Phew! That's me off the hook...just...

 

[spockfish]

Any ideas on how to burn this thing in? Is it actually necessary with an amp?

 

[Anonymous]

Any ideas on how to burn this thing in? Is it actually necessary with an amp?

NO!

 

[Zax89swe]

I dont know if sound signature changes slightly after years of usage but in my little experiance a warm amp sounding better then if it where cold.

 

[VinylRush]

Can I join the Flat Earther club too!!

Got the Rega DAC, Brio-R and RS3 speakers.

Totally loving them. First Rega gear too.

:cheer:

 

[spockfish]

Congratulations!

Eagerly waiting for a call from my dealer that my Brio R has arrived. Nice to read that you're a 'rega-newbie' also. I guess that this brand is doing something right these days

 

[spockfish]

Got a phone call from my hifi dealer: the Brio R is such a hit that al Brio's for the benelux are sold out. I have to wait for a new batch to arrive from Rega. Estimation: 4 weeks or more.

Seems like Rega has a winner

 

[Zax89swe]

My brio gonna be sent by my retailer tomorrow after one month waiting.. have enormous expectings.

 

[spockfish]

Keep us posted! Curious if you will be one happy camper!

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Can I join the Flat Earther club too!!

Got the Rega DAC, Brio-R and RS3 speakers.

Totally loving them. First Rega gear too.

:cheer:

Hi VinylRush

Nice one 8) and i hope that you enjoy the performance of your Rega system for many years to come

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[VinylRush]

Cheers Rick.

I'm glad I upped my budget to get the Rega stuff. Its a keeper of a system.

To everyone that is waiting it is well worth it. Mine took a couple of weeks, so hang in there.

Cheers.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Rega products work really well together, and represent great value for money as far as enjoyment is concerned.

 

[Anonymous]

I got the DAC and Amp about a week ago and all I can say is very happy. Big difference in my opinion than my old marantz 6010

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I got the DAC and Amp about a week ago and all I can say is very happy. Big difference in my opinion than my old marantz 6010

Hi gavinsim

Nice one 8) and i hope you also enjoy the performance of your new Rega components for many years to come

Btw, what speakers are you using?

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Anonymous]

Hi rick
I am using the rega with b&w 685s I auditioned them with monitor audio silver bx2 I think which were very good also
Might upgrade speakers to floor standing ones in the future

Ps sorry for kind of high jacing the thread

 

[matthewpiano]

Briefly heard the Brio R fed by an Apollo using the Rega DAC through RS3 floorstanders today. Very very good sound.

 

[Anonymous]

i've had now a week of blissful listening to my new system - and it's head and shoulders above my old system

...which is a massive relief because my one main worry about spending a wedge moving away from an entry level system was not hearing much difference - however, they are almost uncomparable.

i'm not that experienced listening to other hifi systems but i would def recommend the brio

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi rick I am using the rega with b&w 685s I auditioned them with monitor audio silver bx2 I think which were very good also Might upgrade speakers to floor standing ones in the future Ps sorry for kind of high jacing the thread

Hi gavinsim

Thanks for your reply.

If and when you do decide to upgrade your speakers to a pair of floorstanders then have a look at Monitor Audio's superb Silver RX6's as these work a treat with the Rega DAC and Brio R :rockout:

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Anonymous]

I'm enjoying reading the positive feedback, I hope you are enjoying the Brio-R.

I will be trialing the Brio-r and DAC in a few weeks. I have an all Rega system since I purchased my RS1's last week and it sounds excellent. I'm looking forward to comparing my Mira to the Brio-R, not quite sure I could afford to buy both at the same time so I need to make sure that the first component I buy is going to give me the best results so I will be trying a few different combinations out.

Paul

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I'm enjoying reading the positive feedback, I hope you are enjoying the Brio-R.

I will be trialing the Brio-r and DAC in a few weeks. I have an all Rega system since I purchased my RS1's last week and it sounds excellent. I'm looking forward to comparing my Mira to the Brio-R, not quite sure I could afford to buy both at the same time so I need to make sure that the first component I buy is going to give me the best results so I will be trying a few different combinations out.

Paul

Hi Paul

Nice one 8) Somehow i think you'll be impressed with the pocket rocket that is the Brio R Anyway i look forward to your views

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[nopiano]

i've had now a week of blissful listening to my new system - and it's head and shoulders above my old system

...which is a massive relief because my one main worry about spending a wedge moving away from an entry level system was not hearing much difference - however, they are almost uncomparable.

i'm not that experienced listening to other hifi systems but i would def recommend the brio

Great system, and so glad it is enjoyable. This is what it is all about!