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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
audiojedi
225 posts
 
If you're the type of person that buys and amp and then runs it forever you should have a look at the newly released Rega Aethos - not sure on the layout inside but early reports seem to be positive.

The Aethos looks really well built as compared to the lower Rega amps definitely worth looking into and it should have ample power for most speakers.

triskadecaphobic OP
81 posts
 
reubent,
That's impressive.

Audiojedi,
Note that even the higher end Aethos has a combined P/S for both channels.
It seems to be careful musical consideration rather that a cost cutting measure.
A matter of where it's better to put the money. After all...the musical result matters. Not how cool the amp looks inside...
I'll consider the Aethos too...


lellok68
2 posts
 
Hi Triska, 
where is the problem on yuor Rega Elicit mk1?
Rega Elex/Elicit mk1 are very robust amplifiers.
I bought a broken race Elicit mk1 and now (after some work) it sounds great!
Take a look at the thread "Help on Rega Elicit MKI" on Diyaudio website.
I love Elicit mk1 despite the age, it would be a real shame to throw it away.
lellok68
2 posts
 
I had the following Rega amplifiers: Elex mk1, Mira mk1, Brio-R, Elex-R, Elicit mk1.
The Mira and R series sound is more modern and refined, but I prefer the superb body and separation of the Elicit mk1 sound and his musicality.
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