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Rega Brio Mk7 Integrated Amplifier
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Get Class-Leading Flexibility, Sonics, Build Quality, and Affordability: 50Wpc Rega Brio Mk7 Integrated Amplifier Includes DAC, MM Phono Preamp, Headphone Amp, and Remote Control
One of the best values in high-end audio got even better. Again. The Mk7 edition of the estimable Rega Brio integrated amplifier pulls out all the stops when it comes to flexibility, sound quality, appearance, build, and affordability. Housed in a fully shielded aluminum two-part case and onboard Rega-branded DAC, the British-built Brio Mk7 features an entirely new circuitry layout and audiophile parts – including an upgraded PCB design; second raw power supply for extra isolation between the output stage and driver stage/line and phono amplifiers; MUSES op-amps; and thermal cut-out protection system that prevents possible damage from overheating.
Touting three RCA line-level inputs, one coax input, and one optical Toslink input as well as a fantastic MM phono preamplifier, the 10.8-pound Brio Mk7 is tailored to handle your digital and analog music sources with refined, coherent, authoritative, well-timed sound. A more-than-worthy successor to its Product of the Year Award-winning predecessors, Brio Mk7 also touts a specially integrated front-input headphone amplifier that avoids interference with the main audio circuit/loudspeaker output when not in use.
And let's forget the conservatively rated 50Wpc output (into eight ohms), engaging grip, compact size, remote control, and sleek, minimal-footprint chassis. Or the mini-system remote control and auto-standby functionality. True to its name, the 3.1 x 8.5 x 14.4-inch Brio Mk7 plays music with a vivacity that will have you listening for hours on end. A new standard for integrated amps in this price class? Game, set, match.
Want more information on this giant-killer with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects? Give us a call at 312-433-0200.
“If you are looking for an amplifier that will keep you entertained no matter what music you play this is the strongest option on the sub £1,000 market right now.”
—Jason Kennedy, The EAR, March 2025
Headphone Socket
Brio MK7 has an onboard circuit to drive standard hi-fi headphones from the internal amplifier. The headphone circuit was intelligently designed to reduce its impact on the main signal path so it doesn’t disrupt the overall sound quality. Special attention is paid to the switch that deactivates the main speakers once the socket on the front panel is used.
Auto Standby
This unit is equipped with auto standby functionality. After approximately one hour of no signal being present on the selected input, the unit will automatically enter a standby state. This function can be turned off if required.
Thermal Cut-Out
If the amplifier reaches a temperature liable to cause internal electronic damage, the thermal protection system will first disable the speaker output, indicated by the MUTE led on the front panel illuminating and the input LED indicator turning off. If the over-temperature condition continues, the unit will turn itself off.
Short-Circuit Protection
If the speaker leads are shorted, the fold back short-circuit protection will protect the output stage from excessive currents. This protection circuit is not placed in the audio signal path and therefore does not affect sound quality.
Highlights
- Integrated Rega moving magnet phono stage
- Rega DAC with two digital inputs
- Headphone socket
- Custom mini system remote control
- Custom designed case
- Standby and auto standby functionality
- 50 W into 8 Ω & 72 W into 4 Ω
- Short circuit protection
- Thermal cut-out
- Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
Downloads
User Manual (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Specifications
- Power Output: 50 W per channel into 8 Ω, 72 W per channel into 4 Ω
- Power Consumption: 200 W
- Digital Inputs: S/PDIF Isolated 0.5V 75Ω Co-axial, S/PDIF Optical Toslink
- Supported sampling rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
- THD+Noise (A-weighted): Typically 0.005% at 1kHz
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 216 x 79 x 365mm (8.5 x 3.1 x 14.4in)
- Weight: 4.9kg (10.8lbs)
