Rega io Integrated Amplifier with MM Phono Stage

Description

io Amplifier

The all new io
amplifier is designed with every music lover in mind. Simple to setup
and operate, the io is designed to integrate seamlessly into any
hi-fi system.

The compact size allows it
to be used in a variety of systems and delivers a performance well beyond its
price point. As you would expect, there is a high-quality built-in MM
(moving magnet) phono stage, two line level inputs, a redesigned mini remote control
handset and high quality headphone output that is cleverly integrated to
deliver optimum performance without compromising the audio circuit.

All of these features combine to
deliver a powerful, well balanced musical performance at an incredible price.

What the press are
saying…..

“The Rega Io is a great little
amplifier, it packs a punch that you don’t get from the far more highly
featured competition that exists on the market and delivers music that you just
want to keep playing” – Jason Kennedy – Editor The Ear.

“From the first bars of
music it is clear that the io is something rather special. With any
budget amplifier there is always a sense of trepidation when waiting
to see what the first notes will bring. While many are fun to listen
to, they can be a little over exuberant at times. This never falls
into this trap and, as a result, has the character of something you would
expect to be rather more expensive. The smoothness and lack of sibilance, even
in lesser recordings, is the real prize here, io has the feel of something much
more expensive than its price tag suggests” – Adam Smith, Hi Fi
Choice

Details

The io uses the same power
amplifier and phono stage as its larger brother, the multi-award
winning Brio. The io aims to deliver exceptional sound quality in a
smaller and more cost-effective package. The class A/B circuit shares its
DNA with the rest of Rega’s amplifiers, and as usual, great care has been taken
in component selection. Sanken output transistors and an Alps volume
potentiometer and a linear power supply that enables an output of 30 watts per
channel into 8 ohms.

Two line level inputs and a high
quality moving magnet phono input are available as sources. There is a headphone
output provided on the front of the unit for powering standard hi-fi
headphones; this is driven from the power amplifier stage of the unit through
relays to avoid signal degradation when headphones are inserted or the product
is muted. A new remote handset is included as well.

Specifications

Power outputs at 230/115 V
supply voltage

30 W RMS both channels driven into the rated load of 8 Ω

Input 1 (Phono) input
sensitivity 2.1 mV @ 47 kΩ in parallel with 220 pF

Maximum input 1 (Phono) input level 100 mV

Input 2-3 (Line) input sensitivity 210 mV @ 47 kΩ

Maximum input 2-3 (Line) input level 10.25 V

Headphone output

No load 8 V

32 Ω 1.6 V

54 Ω 2.4 V

300 Ω 5.7 V
Source impedance: 109 Ω

Power consumption

135 W @ 230 V / 220 V / 115 V / 100 V into the rated load of 8 Ω

Frequency response

Phono: 15 Hz to 40 kHz (-3 dB points) / 27 Hz to 20.5 kHz (-1 dB points)
RIAA accuracy: (100Hz to 10 kHz)
±0.4 dB typically better than ±0.3 dB
Line: 12 Hz (-1 dB points) to 43
kHz (-3 dB points)

Remote control

Batteries included –2 x AAA Alkaline.

Fuse ratings

T1.6 AL 250 V: 230 V / 50Hz and 220 V / 60 Hz

T3.15 AL 250 V: 115 V / 60 Hz and 100 V / 50/60 Hz

Weight

2.9Kg

Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm

180 x 290 x 68