Rega DAC mkII

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Some rumours that they would be unveiling a new Rega DAC but with a asynchronous USB input...?

Is It true or is it a myth...???

Can WHF S&V say something about this, plaese...? :bounce:

 

[chebby]

Online rumours? Got a link?

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Here Chebby.

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/rega-digital-analogue-converter-mkii-18947/

 

[nima]

It would only make sense for Rega to put some part of the asynchronous 192-24 DAC in Saturn-R into the Rega's dated DAC box.

I was hoping they would already reveal DAC mk ii in Bristol.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

And if they add a remote into the mix i would get one asap!!!

 

[chebby]

Here Chebby.

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/rega-digital-analogue-converter-mkii-18947/

Ah ok. Thanks. Just someone asking if Rega will make one.

I'm still wating for Rega to announce their own version of a 'Uniti' style 'all-in-one' that doesn't mean shelling out £2.8K for a Naim, or getting a 'facility/input deprived' Arcam Solo product.

No 'mid-fi' upgrade options between a Uniti 2 and a Marantz M-CR610.

It's that middle 'zone' where Rega have always had the most success and their most popular products.

 

[ela-ted]

I'm still wating for Rega to announce their own version of a 'Uniti' style 'all-in-one' that doesn't mean shelling out £2.8K for a Naim, or getting a 'facility/input deprived' Arcam Solo product.

No 'mid-fi' upgrade options between a Uniti 2 and a Marantz M-CR610.

It's that middle 'zone' where Rega have always had the most success and their most popular products.

Well, a UNitiQute2 might fit the bill. It's what I'm looking at, now the honeymoon period with my M-CR610 has worn off. The interface and slow tuning drives me mad, and the analogue input from my Rega tt sounds ever so dull. Yes, if Rega launch a half size all-in-one, I'd be at the head of the queue.

 

[chebby]

... now the honeymoon period with my M-CR610 has worn off. The interface and slow tuning drives me mad ...

I've never had those problems with my M-CR603. Almost every subsequent post about the M-CR610 leads me to believe that Marantz have totally 'dropped the ball' this time.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Here Chebby.

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/rega-digital-analogue-converter-mkii-18947/

Ah ok. Thanks. Just someone asking if Rega will make one.

I'm still wating for Rega to announce their own version of a 'Uniti' style 'all-in-one' that doesn't mean shelling out £2.8K for a Naim, or getting a 'facility/input deprived' Arcam Solo product.

No 'mid-fi' upgrade options between a Uniti 2 and a Marantz M-CR610.

It's that middle 'zone' where Rega have always had the most success and their most popular products.

it's someone saying that Rega might announce a async USB DAC at Bristol. 2014...

 

[stevebrock]

Here Chebby.

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/rega-digital-analogue-converter-mkii-18947/

Ah ok. Thanks. Just someone asking if Rega will make one.

I'm still wating for Rega to announce their own version of a 'Uniti' style 'all-in-one' that doesn't mean shelling out £2.8K for a Naim, or getting a 'facility/input deprived' Arcam Solo product.

No 'mid-fi' upgrade options between a Uniti 2 and a Marantz M-CR610.

It's that middle 'zone' where Rega have always had the most success and their most popular products.

So would you go for a Rega 'unitilite' thingy then Chebby?

I can see them doing one TBH to cater for streaming & vinyl but without a cdp

 

[chebby]

Here Chebby.

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/rega-digital-analogue-converter-mkii-18947/

Ah ok. Thanks. Just someone asking if Rega will make one.

I'm still wating for Rega to announce their own version of a 'Uniti' style 'all-in-one' that doesn't mean shelling out £2.8K for a Naim, or getting a 'facility/input deprived' Arcam Solo product.

No 'mid-fi' upgrade options between a Uniti 2 and a Marantz M-CR610.

It's that middle 'zone' where Rega have always had the most success and their most popular products.

So would you go for a Rega 'unitilite' thingy then Chebby?

If it had an FM / DAB tuner and two optical inputs, yes. (I'd trade the CD player function for those.)

I'd need one optical input for an ATV3 (to get AirPlay functionality), and the other to continue being able to hear audio from the TV, BDP and PVR through the system.

If it had AirPlay (or a functionally identical alternative that was fully compatible with iOS devices) then one optical input would suffice.

Right now the UnitiQute is the nearest (I almost bought one last year and might still do so) but I'd rather it was a Rega.

Arcam need to re-think the Solo-Neo (and the Solo-Mini) to bring - at the very least - an optical input into the spec. But they are making a lot of money selling iddy-biddy solutions (only one per box though) with a plethora of different docks n DACs * but no true 'all-in-one' that can cater for what an M-CR6nn or Uniti can.

* airDAC, rBLINK, rLINK, SonLINK, rDAC, irDAC, rDOCK, drDOCK, rPAC ....

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

I'm on your boat in this one chebby, i've speculate about a divice like that from Rega, i definitely would buy one! 8)

 

[MickyBlue]

The new rega dac will be released mid to late october

 

[plastic penguin]

The new rega dac will be released mid to late october

If that is correct I wonder how that would compare, apart from additional connectivity? From personal experience, SQ of MKII or SE or Plus versions (any component) are generally very subtle.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Is this it?

http://www.audiot.co.uk/products/rega-dac-r-new-case-digital-to-analogue-convertor-6051.aspx

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi Hi-FiOutlaw

No, still the original. They're referring the DAC's which have an IEC mains connector (originally clover type) and the same chassis depth as the Brio-R, Apollo-R and Aria.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[stevebrock]

Yep the newer Rega DAC is just now in the bigger case and has IEC connector so Rick is correct.

Wonder if Rega will update the Apollo R to include a usable DAC like the Saturn R - if so I would be on board!

Dont get me wrong I love the convenience with MacBook > Rega DAC using the Remote app but I still like a physical medium to handle and still have not got round to ripping 1000+ CDs.

Is one in the making Rick?

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi stevebrock

I've not heard anything.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[MickyBlue]

here you go, out late october....

http://homemedialimited.co.uk/rega-announce-new-dac/

 

[MickyBlue]

here you go, out late october....

http://homemedialimited.co.uk/rega-announce-new-dac/

 

[MickyBlue]

here you go, out late october....

http://homemedialimited.co.uk/rega-announce-new-dac/

 

[MickyBlue]

Blimey how did i post it 3 times soz....

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

It's the excitement of the new DAC...!*biggrin*

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

They must have been earing my requests, async USB and a remote...!*man_in_love*

i'm so HAPPY...*dance4**preved*

 

[MickyBlue]

My only consern with the original dac was the lack of remote and asynchronus usb, now they have addresed this i will be first in line to get one.

I'm going to need a bigger Hi-Fi stand now *dash1*