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Rega Aura Moving Coil Phono Stage
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Rega Aura Reference Moving Coil Phonostage
The reference Aura MC stage is the culmination of decades of electronic design development by Rega. They have created the ultimate, fully adjustable, three-stage, all-symmetrical pre-amplifier designed purely to extract the very highest quality performance from your moving coil cartridge and vinyl playback system. Built into a completely re-designed custom case, the Aura is dedicated to moving coil cartridges and stays clear of any compromises. We have avoided including any superfluous functions as they obstruct the signal path and degrade the sound quality. The Aura phono pre-amp incorporates remarkable and innovative design ideas.
Key Features
- Three stage, all symmetrical pre-amplifier
- Compatible with all typical low output moving coil cartridges
- Fully adjustable
- Gain selection
- Mono function
- Class A, differential amplifier
- RIAA equalisation stage
- FET transistors
- Rega Aura MC Stage
- Hand Built-in the UK
- Lifetime warranty for manufacturing defects
First stage
The first stage is a symmetrical, complementary class A amplifier, using parallel connected Linear Systems ultra-low noise FET (Field Effect Transistor) transistors configured as a symmetrical compound pair input stage. The use of FET transistors ensures there is no bias current flowing in the cartridge coil so as not to upset the delicate magnetic geometry of the cartridge. The input circuit configuration also alleviates the use of any coupling components between the cartridge output and the input stage FET transistors, which would degrade the sound. The complementary ultra-low noise FET transistors are carefully graded and matched for optimum performance. This stage drives the passive high-frequency part of the RIAA equalisation stage.
Second stage
The second stage is a symmetrical, class A, differential amplifier with a common base driver stage; this is also used as the active amplifier in the low-frequency part of the RIAA equalisation stage.
Third stage
The third stage inverts the signal to provide the balanced output along with the output of the second stage; the third stage uses the same circuit topology as used in the second stage. The power supply is a symmetrical, discrete tracking power supply using fast diodes and a low noise voltage reference. Each stage has its own localised power supply and LED-referenced current generators. To maximise headroom, the Aura has a power supply voltage, which is 60% higher than normally found in such a pre-amplifier. Very high quality, polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path. 1% tolerance polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA EQ stages and audio-grade capacitors are used in the rest of the circuit. Gain, Mute and Mono switching is implemented using high-quality relays.
- Five different input capacitance settings of 1000 pF, 2000 pF, 3200 pF, 4300 pF & 5700 pF
- Five different input load settings of 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 150 Ω, 300 Ω & 400 Ω.
The Aura combines Rega's incredible engineering and attention to detail to create its highest-end phono stage to date. The Aura offers an astonishing level of detail and balance that makes it a phono stage that you have to hear to be believed. Book a demo in-store today at 01432 354921 or email us at info@hifigear.co.uk
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 (cartridges and tonearms), electronics and loudspeakers available on the hifi market today. Rega was founded in 1973, and has honed their craft over many years of being a leading brand in every category it put a product to.
| Maximum output level |
14.5 v RMS Unbalanced 29 V RMS Balanced |
| Rated output level |
200mV Unbalanced 400mV Balanced |
| Output resistance |
100Ù Unbalanced 200U Balanced |
| Minimum output resistance for a –3dB point at 20Hz | 500 Ω Unbalanced 1000 Ω Unbalanced RIAA Accuracy (Better Than) 0.2 dB 100 Hz to 50 kHz |
| AC supply |
230v & 115v Nominal +/- 10% |
| Power Consumption | 15.3 Watts |
| Frequency Response | 13.5 Hz (–3 dB) to 100 kHz (–0.2 dB) |
| Dimensions | W 220mm x D 320mm x H 80mm |
UK Delivery
Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days
UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days.
Local Delivery
Certain manufacturers disallow mail order for their products, however a local delivery may be possible.
We offer a local delivery service for a large number of our products. After your order has been placed, a member of the Hifi Gear team will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for your local, personal delivery.
Click & Collect
We offer a free ‘Click & Collect’ service on all items. As soon as your order has been completed and is ready for collection a member of our team will be in contact with you. Orders can be collected from our store at 11 King Street, Hereford, HR4 9BW.
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