The brio is a solid choice, Sounds like much more than 50w into 8 ohms. I went with the elex-r because I wanted the better phono stage and power. Another reason I went elex-r was the price. They were $1875 until a few months ago- now they are $1395! Once rega announced the release of a new version in July the prices dropped. The new model is $2799. That is out of my league. take care- and don't worry about a tiny bit of bad rega reviews, most are pure crap. They put everything into every product they build- really high standards and a mostly hand made assembly line. My whole system is now rega except for the powerline conditioner. I am very pleased.
Rega Brio or...?
I have a 3-year old Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (which has an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge) and a set of Tannoy Revolution R3 floor standing speakers (6-Ohm, 89dB). Currently, I am using a cheap Behringer phono amp and a Sonos Connect:Amp. I wish to upgrade to an analogue integrated amp so that I have an analogue signal path. I listen to a variety of different types of music and the room has a vaulted ceiling and has glass at either end. I do not need high volumes for extended periods of time. My budget is under $1,000 including a phono stage. Finally, I’m partial to a British manufacturer to “keep it in the family” so to speak (though I realize that only my speakers are British :) )
I’m leaning towards the Rega Brio (2017 version). I’ve considered the Creek Evolution 50A, but this will break my budget especially when I add a phono amp, unless I can find a used example.
Thanks for any thoughts!
I’m leaning towards the Rega Brio (2017 version). I’ve considered the Creek Evolution 50A, but this will break my budget especially when I add a phono amp, unless I can find a used example.
Thanks for any thoughts!