Rega Saturn-R CD Player - Ex-display

Key Features

• New Wolfson WM8742 DAC
• USB 192 kHz - 24 bits asynchronous
• Enhanced output amplifier circuit
• Enhanced digital power supplies
• Improved user interface
• Redeveloped analogue & digital outputs
• Solaris system remote included
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

The Saturn-R is a high-quality CD player/Digital analogue converter designed, engineered and assembled by Rega. The Saturn-R is equally as capable when used as a quality CD transport, as an independent DAC or as a combination of the two. Both elements can be controlled via the supplied 'Solaris remote control handset. A wealth of connectivity options allow for a flexible and convenient experience, while the quality Wolfson WM8742 DAC chipset is capable of replaying your digital tracks to the highest possible resolution, up to and including 192kHz/24-bit, as well as offering an asynchronous USB playback experience. The Saturn-R is designed to accompany the Elicit-R integrated amplifier from Rega but will perform as a superior digital source when combined with essentially any quality amplifier on the market today. 

CDP FEATURES

The Saturn-R uses our proven digital-to-analogue converter and analogue output amplifier technology coupled with a pair of Wolfson WM8742 digital-to-analogue converter ICs. The Saturn-R has improvements to the CD section power supply which was a result of the research & development of our reference Isis CD player along with the improved microcontroller and display drivers.

TECHNOLOGY

The Saturn-R uses a high-stability master clock and high-capacity power supply in the CD circuitry, high-performance PLL digital interface receiver, isolated digital inputs and high-performance power supply architecture in the DAC circuitry. Signal switching between the CD and DAC functions is performed in the DAC converter stage. The signal path of the CD section in CD mode is kept to a minimum.

USB 192 KHZ-24 BITS ASYNCHRONOUS

The DAC USB input has been improved with asynchronous operation at sample rates of 44.1 to 192 kHz with a bit rate of up to 24 bits. The USB input has the same galvanic isolation as used in the Rega DAC-R. The USB uses dedicated drivers in the computer, enabling full ASIO operation, thus eliminating signal degradation caused by generic Windows based drivers.

SATURN-R XMOS USB DRIVER V2.15.0

Before you can use the USB function of the Saturn–R you must first download the Rega USB Windows driver and install it on your PC. Access via the downloads section on this web page. Follow the instruction for installation. Once installed, USB will be ready to use. This driver is not required for MAC OS.

Who is Rega?

Rega is a specialist hifi manufacturer based in Essex, UK and is renowned for developing and constructing some of the most highly regarded turntables (as well as cartridges and tonearms), electronics and loudspeakers available on the hifi market today. Rega was founded in 1973, and has honed its craft over many years of being a leading brand in every category it put a product to.