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This Brio Mk7 is fully functional & in excellent condition. Comes with all accessories including remote, power cable , user manual, & complete set of original packaging.The Brio MK7 is a handmade high performance stereo integrated amplifier. The MK7 version of our bestselling amplifier is the most advanced and feature packed Brio ever released. Our team of engineers have completely re-laid the Brio circuit, optimising it for performance and reducing distortion. Housed in a compact, custom half width aluminium case, the Brio MK7 delivers an impressive 50 W per channel into 8Ω and 72 W per channel into 4Ω, which provides ample power to drive the most challenging loudspeakers. The Brio MK7 now includes a Rega designed, on board DAC with two digital inputs for greater flexibility with a range of other components. A new mini system remote (compatible with future products) is supplied to operate the standby function, allowing the unit to be powered on and off via the remote handset.KEY FEATURESIntegrated Rega moving magnet phono stageRega DAC with two digital inputsHeadphone socketCustom mini system remote controlCustom designed caseStandby and auto standby functionality50 W into 8 Ω & 72 W into 4 ΩShort circuit protectionThermal cut-out
At US$950, this used Rega Brio sits ambitiously above the typical used market, where the median is US$475 and the 75th percentile is only US$573, making it significantly pricier than comparable units. For a buyer, the obvious alternative at this price point is a new Rega Brio Mk 7 at US$1,195, which offers modern features and warranty, whereas this used listing demands a steep premium over the established used average without clear justification.
Despite the high price, the Rega Brio remains a well-regarded amplifier known for its high-current, low-distortion Class A/B design and 50W per channel output, delivering serious hi-fi sound that rivals far more expensive systems. It is the most successful selling amplifier in Rega’s history and, while discontinued in 2024, its original sound quality and motorized volume control still offer meaningful upside for enthusiasts seeking a clean, original-owner piece with included accessories—provided the condition is verified and no hidden failure points exist.
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Rega Research, founded in 1973 in Essex, England, by Roy Gandy and Tony Relph, emerged from Gandy's lifelong passion for vinyl playback. A Ford engineer and music enthusiast, Gandy built his first turntable, the Planet, in his spare time, blending the founders' surnames to create the Rega name. From humble beginnings in a derelict mill, the company quickly gained traction with early models like the Planar 2 and Planar 3, establishing its heritage as a British hi-fi pioneer dedicated to precision engineering and hand-assembly.
Rega specializes in turntables and tonearms, its cornerstone products, but has expanded into a full ecosystem including cartridges, integrated amplifiers like the Elicit and Brio, phono stages such as the Fono, and speakers like the Ela series. While early efforts included loudspeakers and electronics from the 1980s onward, the brand prioritizes vinyl-centric components over headphones, DACs, or cables, all designed in-house for musical fidelity using specialist materials and tight tolerances.
Rega holds a revered position in the high-end hi-fi market as a niche boutique icon, prized by audiophiles for affordable, lifetime-quality performance that emphasizes music over gimmicks. Globally exported to over 50 countries from its Essex facility employing more than 150, it remains a symbol of British ingenuity, with turntables like the Planar series securing enduring loyalty among vinyl revivalists.
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