Rega Brio to Naim NAIT 50

[MUSICRAFT]

I’m considering new speakers too….Spendor A2 current front runners to match the amp….

I'm currently using Monitor Audio's Studio 89's with the NAIT 50.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

I'm currently using Monitor Audio's Studio 89's with the NAIT 50.

I’m trying to maintain a low impact low volume footprint
Room not too big 3m x 3.5m and near field listening occasionally

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I’m trying to maintain a low impact low volume footprint
Room not too big 3m x 3.5m and near field listening occasionally

Same here, near field listening and in a similar sized room

 

[manicm]

I'm currently using Monitor Audio's Studio 89's with the NAIT 50.

Don't the 89s need a subwoofer? Or is the bass fine?

 

[Hawkwind16]

I’m considering new speakers too….Spendor A2 current front runners to match the amp….

I had exceptional results with the old Focal Aria 906's. Currently using Stirling LS3/5a V3's - also great.

 

[matthewpianist]

Yes, I’m very surprised they discontinued it without a replacement. Must have been the best seller aside from the turntables. The io is too weedy and the big ones can’t drive speakers below 6ohms, but then some of their circuits 1970s designs from Wireless World!

I believe it was connected with parts availability on both the Brio and the Apollo. I think Rega is rightly positioning itself as an analogue (vinyl) specialist rather than muddying the waters with digital tech, so I can't see there being an Apollo replacement. I suppose they may be quietly developing a Brio replacement, but they backed themselves into a corner in some ways with just how good the Brio was. It could certainly challenge the Nait 5si and similar at twice the price.

 

[matthewpianist]

I’m considering new speakers too….Spendor A2 current front runners to match the amp….

Definitely audition. I had A1s and hated them - they needed to be played loud to open up properly, but even then they didn't impress or engage me enough to justify the cost. I sold them on quite quickly. Other people rave about them, so you might fall into either camp.

 

[nopiano]

I believe it was connected with parts availability on both the Brio and the Apollo. I think Rega is rightly positioning itself as an analogue (vinyl) specialist rather than muddying the waters with digital tech, so I can't see there being an Apollo replacement. I suppose they may be quietly developing a Brio replacement, but they backed themselves into a corner in some ways with just how good the Brio was. It could certainly challenge the Nait 5si and similar at twice the price.

I can readily believe that. Many products that get a ‘mark 2’ or similar badge isn’t because they are actually improved, but they had to be redesigned because parts were discontinued.

Rega were well placed to take advantage of the resurgence of interest in LPs, and were I a dealer I’d have loved to offer Rega amps alongside a turntable/cartridge setup. Interesting that Peter Tyson’s new Fell Audio brand offers an amp that could have taken the place of the Brio, albeit a very different look and design.