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Rega Brio-R Break-in time.
@CableplexIt's a shame regarding this slight issue with what could be a killer amp. Perhaps it's unwise to lump all polyester caps together as sonic grunge. Remember earlier Brio's featured Evox MMK polyester box caps, and their interaction with w... 
Rega Brio-R Break-in time.
@50jessDo you really want to void a Rega warranty? Caps are relatively simple to replace, but opamps are surface-mount. A real challenge. Maybe you could await a Rega factory mod (if it should arise)? Or select a different amp? 
Rega Brio-R Break-in time.
IMHO Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand's are highly musical speakers that are finely balanced. Electrically the Brio R would suit, given its claimed load stability down to 1.7 ohms. The rest of your system's synergy is important, including source comp... 
Rega Brio-R Break-in time.
JMTCW. I've compared the Rega Brio R with Brio 3, its immediate predecessor, side by side, over an extended period, say 50 hours. I am very familiar with the Rega family sound (having spent over 30 years in audio). The Brio R sonic character is va... 
Cartridge and step up / riaa for TW Acustic Raven
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year in Norway!JMTCW FWIW. (More than 30 years enjoying analogue playback!)My current analogue setup - Roksan Radius 5 with Nima tonearm, Lyra Argo, custom tonearm connecting cable, modified JLTI phono stage. Modest outlay...