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Rega Elicit R 2019 vs Rega Elicit MK 1 1992

Hi Everybody,

I had my beloved Rega Elicit MK 1 1992 for 27 years now. Unfortunately, due to an electrical incident the device was literally destroyed beyond repair.

For 27 years I was in love with its detailed yet mellow sound.
I consider buying the last generation Rega Elicit R but it looks as if Rega went on a cheaper design. Where as the Rega Elicit MK 1 was comprised of totally separate amps with 2 separate power supplies, in the Rega Elicit R, the 2 channels share the same power supply.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FcQS_fQ8_vH3D48wrNYK56HuDTdrvG34/view  

 
Where I live I cannot try the Rega  Elicit R.

Did Rega change the design to save money or maybe they came up with an ingenious solution to settle for just one power supply ?

Did any of you managed to compare the 2 amps ?  


triskadecaphobic

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reubent
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@ triskadecaphobic - I own a Rega Elicit-R, as well as a Rega Saturn-R CD Player/DAC/Transport. I've also owned a couple of lesser expensive Rega components in the past. I have not owned the original Rega Elicit Integrated Amp, so I cannot offer a direct comparison. However, I can tell you that the Rega Elicit-R is a fantastic integrated amplifier.

Previous to the Rega Elicit-R, I was using separates. Over the years prior to that, I used a long list of integrated amps from Bryston, Anthem, Arcam, Plinius, Musical Fidelity, Peachtree and more. I've also used tube integrated amps and SET tube amplifiers. I've happily settled-in with the Rega Elicit-R for the past 3 years and I've had no desire to change amplification.

I purchased a 1 year old used Elicit-R for a bit over 50% of MSRP and I've found it to be a fantastic bargain at that price. 

I'm sorry to hear of the demise of your Mk 1 unit. Good luck in your search for a replacement.


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