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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
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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