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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!
gromitinwa

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reubent
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@smrex13 - congratulations on the new Rega Brio and speakers. I have not heard the new Brio myself, but people I trust have told me it is a very enjoyable unit. I have the Rega Elicit-R integrated amp and the Rega Saturn-R CD Player/Transport/DC and I find them to be very good products. I've owned more expensive separates and more a couple of other similarly priced integrated amps and CD players and I've found that I prefer the Rega Sound. Driving my vintage Infinity RS 1.5 speakers, I don't think I've ever enjoyed music listening more than I do through this setup.

Enjoy your new setup and reply back to the thread in a couple of weeks once your feel break-in is complete.
reubent
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The current Rega Brio has been very well received. I've read lots of good things about it and never any negative press that I've seen. I own the Rega Elicit-R which is a couple of steps up the Rega family ladder. It is outstanding IMHO. If the Brio shares the same house sound, its a winner.

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