Rega Elex-R vs Musical Fidelity M2si?

[JoelOman]

Hello Forum!

Quick question, no elaborate answer needed. Running a Network Streamer and really easily driven 8ohm speakers.

Which amp to get of these two?

Thanks!

 

[nopiano]

Currently at Sevenoaks SAV the MF is £100 off at £699. The Rega is £949.

I would go for a demo, but I’d be tempted to save £250.

 

[aversaurus]

I've owned the rega it's good but not great .I have also been looking at the musical fidelity m2si so will be interested to see what options you get .

 

[Al ears]

Hello Forum!

Quick question, no elaborate answer needed. Running a Network Streamer and really easily driven 8ohm speakers.

Which amp to get of these two?

Thanks!

I would ask what is lacking in your current amp.

 

[JoelOman]

Currently at Sevenoaks SAV the MF is £100 off at £699. The Rega is £949.

I would go for a demo, but I’d be tempted to save £250.

Well, as a Swedish resident, I'd probably have to pay some high import taxes... 😳 (In Sweden, they are 10990SEK ~£926 and 9990SEK ~£842 respectively)

 

[JoelOman]

I would ask what is lacking in your current amp.

A bit of "ompf" and power. (2x45w) Also, I've heard both the Rega and MF have really tight bass control.

 

[andybebbs]

I had the m5si and rega elicit-r on demo at home and thought the rega amp was much better found the mf a bit flat and boring.

 

[JoelOman]

I had the m5si and rega elicit-r on demo at home and thought the rega amp was much better found the mf a bit flat and boring.

Ok, thank you, that might be a fair comparison.

 

[nopiano]

Well, as a Swedish resident, I'd probably have to pay some high import taxes... 😳 (In Sweden, they are 10990SEK ~£926 and 9990SEK ~£842 respectively)

If the Rega is cheaper then that’s an easy decision. Is there nothing Scandinavian that appeals, like Electrocompaniet, or Primare, for example? Obviously I don’t know your local prices.

 

[JoelOman]

If the Rega is cheaper then that’s an easy decision. Is there nothing Scandinavian that appeals, like Electrocompaniet, or Primare, for example? Obviously I don’t know your local prices.

The Rega is the more expensive one. Electrocompaniet is too expensive and Primare only makes Class-D amps. I like the warmth and feel of the Class A-B amps. Also, I'm looking for a "Purist" amp, so no Digital connectors / DACs and the likes of those.

 

[JoelOman]

If the Rega is cheaper then that’s an easy decision. Is there nothing Scandinavian that appeals, like Electrocompaniet, or Primare, for example? Obviously I don’t know your local prices.

Hehe, if I had the money, I'd probably directly go for the Exposure 2510. But that's almost twice the price of the MF... (17995SEK)

 

[nopiano]

The Rega is the more expensive one. Electrocompaniet is too expensive and Primare only makes Class-D amps. I like the warmth and feel of the Class A-B amps. Also, I'm looking for a "Purist" amp, so no Digital connectors / DACs and the likes of those.

Ok, I see. It’s still cheaper than where it’s made, bizarrely, so I think it edges ahead, especially as you’re after some ‘character’. I’d expect the MF to be more neutral. Worth trying alongside a €1250 Primare I15 if you can park your beliefs about class D!?

 

[JoelOman]

Ok, I see. It’s still cheaper than where it’s made, bizarrely, so I think it edges ahead, especially as you’re after some ‘character’. I’d expect the MF to be more neutral. Worth trying alongside a €1250 Primare I15 if you can park your beliefs about class D!?

Well, perhaps, but if I'm stepping up, above the ~1000EUR threshold, then the Marantz PM8006 also comes into play. I'm trying to not extend my budget too high. Hehe.

 

[nopiano]

Well, perhaps, but if I'm stepping up, above the ~1000EUR threshold, then the Marantz PM8006 also comes into play. I'm trying to not extend my budget too high. Hehe.

Much as I like Marantz, you might not necessarily get significantly better results with a 8006 than from your 6006. That’s why trying to audition is such a help.

 

[JoelOman]

Much as I like Marantz, you might not necessarily get significantly better results with a 8006 than from your 6006. That’s why trying to audition is such a help.

Fair enough. Yes, I'm actually not interested in something similar. Don't get me wrong, I do like the sound of the PM6006, it's just those two, the "ompf" and the bass control, that I'm missing a bit. Maybe some cleaner dynamics.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

the "ompf" and the bass control, that I'm missing a bit. Maybe some cleaner dynamics.

Look at the used market for Rotel's high current RA-1062. The RA-1062 will give you greater "ompf", bass control and cleaner dynamics and then some.

Btw, you should be able to find a good used RA-1062 around £250 - £350.

 

[Al ears]

Look at the used market for Rotel's high current RA-1062. The RA-1062 will give you greater "ompf", bass control and cleaner dynamics and then some.

Btw, you should be able to find a good used RA-1062 around £250 - £350.

Good suggestion, mine cost me £240 but what's that for an amplifier of that quality.
My brother now has it in his system as a long term loan.