Rega Elex MK4 integrated amplifier

The DAC is based closely on the hugely successful Rega DAC-R circuit. The galvanically/optically isolated digital inputs utilise a Wolfson S/PDIF receiver IC to provide exceptional detail and clarity from any connected source. Output is provided by a Wolfson DAC and Rega-designed discrete line-driver circuit. Our engineers have worked exceptionally hard to ensure that the analogue side of the circuit is not affected in any way by the introduction of digital inputs.

A high-quality Rega-designed integrated moving magnet (MM) phono stage is carefully built into the circuit. The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to minimise interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits.

The new custom case design and construction bring the Elex MK4 in line with the rest of the Rega range and provide improved heat dissipation by using the entire case as an ultra-efficient heat sink.

The Elex MK4 includes Thermal CUT-OUT, short circuit protection and DC protection to prevent the risk of damage from excess heat, excessive currents or short circuits.

They have taken great care to incorporate the headphone socket on the Elex MK4. This has been configured such that the speaker switching is performed by the output mute relay to avoid obstructing the signal path ensuring no loss of performance when it is not in use.

Hifi Gear thinks...

We've had the Elex Mk4 on demo in the shop for a while now and have found it a remarkably capable amplifier. We've paired it with a number of different speakers and sources with a few real stand-out setups which I have highlighted below

Rega Planar 3 with Elys cartridge and KEF LS50 Meta standmount speakers.

If your main listening is vinyl then these 2 multi-award-winning products merge perfectly with the ELEX MK4 to offer an incredible open sound. The detail is clear, vocals are nuanced and well-defined and with correct speaker placement the bass is full-bodied and never feels over the top. 

Bluesound Node streamer and Wharfedale Linton speakers.

With its fantastic interface, stable platform and access to hi-res 24-bit/192kHz music (depending on which service you subscribe to) this music player will give you access to all the digital music you could ever want. Pairing ELEX is simple whether you use the Nodes internal DAC or the Rega (My personal preference is the Rega via Coax) The Linton speakers have a huge scale and depth of sound. Bass is effortless and the open sound stage is something that really has to be heard to believe. 

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 has honed their craft over many years of being a leading brand in every category it puts a product to.