Rega Aria MK2 Phono Stage ex-display

Key Features

• High performance switchable MC & MM stage
• Fully adjustable MC stage
• MC input uses parallel connected low noise FET's
• MM input uses low noise bipolar transistors
• Custom designed case
• All analogue amplifier
• Bespoke input circuitry for MM & MC
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
• Aria MC dip switch settings for all Rega MC cartridge models

Rega Aria

The Aria is a quality phono stage/pre-amplifier, designed and engineered in the UK by prestigious and well-regarded hifi manufacturer 'Rega'. It's a fully adjustable unit that will offer a superior performance when combined with both MM and MC cartridges. The Moving Magnet input makes use low-noise, bipolar input transistors that are configured as a compound pair. The Moving Coil aspect of the phonostage uses parallel connected, low noise FETs (which stands for Field Effect Transistors), these are also configured as a compound pair. 

The Aria is an "all analogue amplifier" with no digital control circuitry. The aluminium case screens the internal circuit from any stray RFI signals. Rega's designers have avoided including any unnecessary gadgets as they obstruct the signal path and degrade the sound quality. The Aria incorporates many innovative design ideas including a self-adjusting servo control to keep the MC input circuit at its optimum, compensating for any variations in ambient or operating temperature.

Both stages have their own separate input sockets and input pre-amplifier circuitry. This enabled us to design bespoke input circuitry for each cartridge type without compromise. Signal switching is performed at high level and low impedance (via relays) ensuring there is no degradation of the signal.

Who is Rega?

Rega is a specialist hifi manufacturer based in Essex, UK and is renowned for developing and constructing some of the most highly regarded turntables (as well as cartridges and tonearms), electronics and loudspeakers available on the hifi market today. Rega was founded in 1973, and have honed their craft over many years of being a leading brand in every category they put a product to.