Rega Elicit R - Happy

[stevebrock]

Just to state the obvious, it seemed like a missed opportunity to make this thread die quietly, which I'm confident that it will do eventually.

Hopefuly it will be concluded by this time tomorrow!

Just had confirmation that Rega have shipped an Elicit R, Mid/Bass Driver & Couple I/C

Yes I have been patient, Jus how unlucky am I? The 3rd amp was silent as a mouse, just the 1 channel on the phono stage missing.

Fingers crossed!

 

[alchemist 1]

Yes, let there be peace in the Brock household.

300 Posts and counting...............ray: .........

Squeak !!!!! What was that ????

 

[stevebrock]

No.4 Elicit R home and playing!

No humming, buzzing boith channels present of the Phono stage.

RS3 Speaker repaired - all good.

Rega Couple 2 connected up to my DAC - see if can notice any difference against the Couple 1

YEAY!!!!! )

 

[CJSF]

No.4 Elicit R home and playing!

No humming, buzzing boith channels present of the Phono stage.

RS3 Speaker repaired - all good.

Rega Couple 2 connected up to my DAC - see if can notice any difference against the Couple 1

YEAY!!!!! )

What a relief, enjoy some music Steve . . . :dance:

CJSF

 

[his dudeness]

enjoy :cheers:

 

[Native_bon]

WOW result!!.. I like the way Rega has dealt with the problem, but still think something needs to be done about QC.

I think they just saved them selves loosing custom.

 

[JamesMellor]

No.4 Elicit R home and playing!

No humming, buzzing boith channels present of the Phono stage.

RS3 Speaker repaired - all good.

Rega Couple 2 connected up to my DAC - see if can notice any difference against the Couple 1

YEAY!!!!! )

YEAH !!!!!

 

[stevebrock]

Rega have not done thereselves any harm IMO, excellent after sales service from them & Cymbiosis.

They should review QC though, maybe as the Elciit R is new they may of overlooked something!

Out of all the 4 amps though the first one was very very hot from Day 1, i just thought it was normal - maybe someting failed on the PCB that shortened the life of it!

I will find out from Rega via Cymbiosis about the first amp and detrioation in SQ

 

[chebby]

Rega have not done thereselves any harm IMO, excellent after sales service from them & Cymbiosis.

They should review QC though, maybe as the Elciit R is new they may of overlooked something!

Out of all the 4 amps though the first one was very very hot from Day 1, i just thought it was normal - maybe someting failed on the PCB that shortened the life of it!

I will find out from Rega via Cymbiosis about the first amp and detrioation in SQ

They owe you a jacket.

 

[busb]

Glad Cym & Rega came through in the end, Steve!

 

[CnoEvil]

They owe you a jacket.

Knowing Steve's luck, one sleeve would be shorter than the other.

 

[stevebrock]

They owe you a jacket.

Knowing Steve's luck, one sleeve would be shorter than the other.

 

[hone_u2]

Hi Steve,

I've been following this thread for a while and i'm so sorry you had to go through all that trouble before you could enjoy your music peacefully! Having gone through a few troubles myself before i know how frustrating these things can get!

But kudos to Rega and Paul for handling this matter so efficiently and actually solving it to your satisfaction! Problems happen and several can happen, but the way they are dealt with and solved is crucial... And Rega have done a fine job! I think you are in the hands of a fine company! :clap:

Wish you several years of enjoyment with your equipment!

 

[stevebrock]

All is good here tonight!

My new bass/mid driver paper cone is slightly darker in colour than the other..........I think I can live with as it sounds bloody fanatstic!

 

[spockfish]

Rega have not done thereselves any harm IMO, excellent after sales service from them & Cymbiosis.

They should review QC though, maybe as the Elciit R is new they may of overlooked something!

Out of all the 4 amps though the first one was very very hot from Day 1, i just thought it was normal - maybe someting failed on the PCB that shortened the life of it!

I will find out from Rega via Cymbiosis about the first amp and detrioation in SQ

So happy for you Steve! And I'm pretty sure Mr. Darwin has had a few meetings inside Rega HQ about this ;-)

In general my confidence in the brand Rega has not been damaged. They've shown they care, and I expect them to take approriate internal action.

Enjoy your Elicit. Me jealous ;-)

 

[NHL]

Hip hip hooray!

The Elicit R seems to be something special, what is the name of the amplifier designer?

 

[chebby]

The Elicit R seems to be something special, what is the name of the amplifier designer?

Terry Bateman I think.

 

[NHL]

The Elicit R seems to be something special, what is the name of the amplifier designer?

Terry Bateman I think.

Cool, this article describes pre google research, done by Mr Bateman, for the perfect amplifier:

http://www.the-ear.net/features/terry-bateman-tells-story-rega-brio-r

 

[chebby]

The Elicit R seems to be something special, what is the name of the amplifier designer?

Terry Bateman I think.

Cool, this article describes pre google research, done by Mr Bateman, for the perfect amplifier:

http://www.the-ear.net/features/terry-bateman-tells-story-rega-brio-r

And more...

http://www.signals.uk.com/Resources/ELICIT%20HIFI%20CHOICE%20AUGUST%202013.pdf (includes Q&A with Terry Bateman).

http://hi-fiworld.co.uk/index.php/letters/579-february-2013-issue.html?start=1

His interest in old audio electronics circuits might explain the comments he 'signs' on circuit boards...

(Looks like Rega QC have struck again in failing to spell 'Trough-Line' correctly!)

 

[NHL]

The Elicit R seems to be something special, what is the name of the amplifier designer?

Terry Bateman I think.

Cool, this article describes pre google research, done by Mr Bateman, for the perfect amplifier:

http://www.the-ear.net/features/terry-bateman-tells-story-rega-brio-r

And more...

http://www.signals.uk.com/Resources/ELICIT%20HIFI%20CHOICE%20AUGUST%202013.pdf (includes Q&A with Terry Bateman).

http://hi-fiworld.co.uk/index.php/letters/579-february-2013-issue.html?start=1

His interest in old audio electronics circuits might explain the comments he 'signs' on circuit boards...

(Looks like Rega QC have struck again in failing to spell 'Troughline' correctly!)

It could be intentionally, we haven't asked him, yet. 'Trough-Line' was on the original case work.

http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/index.php/tuners/77-knowledge-/494-leak-trough-line-renovation.html

It will not affect the sound, though.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

The Elicit R seems to be something special, what is the name of the amplifier designer?

Terry Bateman I think.

Cool, this article describes pre google research, done by Mr Bateman, for the perfect amplifier:

http://www.the-ear.net/features/terry-bateman-tells-story-rega-brio-r

And more...

http://www.signals.uk.com/Resources/ELICIT%20HIFI%20CHOICE%20AUGUST%202013.pdf (includes Q&A with Terry Bateman).

http://hi-fiworld.co.uk/index.php/letters/579-february-2013-issue.html?start=1

His interest in old audio electronics circuits might explain the comments he 'signs' on circuit boards...

(Looks like Rega QC have struck again in failing to spell 'Troughline' correctly!)

It could be intentionally, we haven't asked him, yet. 'Trough-Line' was on the original case work.

http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/index.php/tuners/77-knowledge-/494-leak-trough-line-renovation.html

It will not affect the sound, though.

Terry Bateman came across some old electronics magazines and the fruit of that research whas the foundation for the Rega Brio R circuit board design!

Some say that the Elicit R is the Brio R in steroids, but it isn't so... I've demo some month ago the Elicit R in my home, and at the time i had the Brio R, and the Brio R is a mutch smoother sounding amp. I had to look else where to upgrade the Brio R, but that is another story...

 

[stevebrock]

I am sure terry Bateman is pouring over my first Elicit with the deteriorating sq the warmer it got !

 

[plastic penguin]

Well done for sticking to ya guns. Now just enjoy the bloody music! Don't worry about the mob at Rega or the dealers - must''ve had a gut full by now.

 

[chebby]

I am sure terry Bateman is pouring over my first Elicit ...

There's an image to forget in a hurry!

(It's 'poring' by the way.)

 

[plastic penguin]

I am sure terry Bateman is pouring over my first Elicit ...

(It's 'poring' by the way.)

Thought it was pawing. (I'm out of here)