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Rega ELEX-R - Hi-Fi Amplifiers - Black - Excellent w/ remote_control & Manuals
Why This One
Excellent condition — light signs of use, no obvious issues
Fully tested — flawless results across all functional checks
72.5W integrated amp with MM phono stage and just 0.007% distortion.
Includes original remote control and manuals — complete package.
Condition: Excellent
This Rega ELEX-R is an excellent-condition Hi-Fi amplifier. It has passed our full 8-point functional test with perfect results. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's Included
Rega ELEX-R (Black)
remote_control
Manuals
About This Model
The Rega Elex-R is a British-built integrated amplifier delivering 72.5W into 8Ω, 90W into 6Ω, and 113W into 4Ω — a confident power output that suits a wide range of loudspeakers. It offers four line-level RCA inputs alongside a built-in MM phono stage, making it a self-contained hub for a traditional hi-fi setup including a turntable. A tape output and pre-amp output via RCA add useful flexibility for system expansion. Distortion is rated at a very low 0.007%, reflecting Rega's emphasis on signal purity. Note that the Elex-R has no digital inputs and no headphone output — it is a focused, analogue-first design. The unit weighs 13 kg and ships with a dedicated mini remote handset.
A great opportunity to own a Rega ELEX-R at this price point.
This US$1,030 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the median of US$708 and the 75th percentile of US$826 for recent comparable used Rega ELEX R listings in the US market. You are paying roughly US$200–US$320 more than what most sellers are currently offering, so unless this unit is in pristine, original-owner condition with rare accessories, it’s not a compelling deal at face value.
The ELEX R remains a highly regarded integrated amplifier known for its iconic Rega sound—musical, dynamic, and cleanly powerful at 72W per channel. It shines with vinyl and classic rock, delivering warmth without mush. If this listing includes the original remote, box, or has been professionally serviced, that added value could justify the premium; otherwise, waiting for a listing near US$700 would be the smarter move for a fellow enthusiast.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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