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1x REGA AETHOS integrated amplifier in perfect cosmetic and working condition. Comes in original packaging and with remote.rnrn(RRP 3500 pounds).rnrnCollection in or near Bath preferred, but shipping can be arranged at buyers cost and preference).
This £2,049 asking price is a strong bargain, landing well below the 25th percentile of £2,145 from your recent GBP comparable listings and significantly undercutting the median of £2,402. With the 75th percentile at £2,722, this offer represents genuine value for a well-regarded UK integrated amplifier that originally retailed around £2,999–£3,460.
The Rega Aethos is celebrated for its musicality and clean solid-state power (125W into 8Ω), offering a balanced, engaging sound that avoids the sterility common in many amps at this price. Its hefty 17.5kg chassis and quality build suggest durability, while the included remote and headphone output add practical versatility. At this price in excellent condition, it’s a clear buying opportunity for anyone seeking a refined, high-performance integrated without the new-unit markup.
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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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