Rega IO & Planar 2 Package

Rega IO Integrated Amplifier

Key features

- 30W RMS both channels driven into the rated load of 8 Ω -

- Frequency response Phono: 15 Hz to 40 kHz (-3 dB points) / 27 Hz to 20.5 kHz (-1 dB points) -

- Input 1 (Phono) input sensitivity 2.1 mV @ 47 kΩ in parallel with 220 pF -

- Maximum input 1 (Phono) input level 100 mV -

- Input 2-3 (Line) input sensitivity 210 mV @ 47 kΩ -

- Maximum input 2-3 (Line) input level 10.25 V -

- Power consumption 135 W @ 230 V / 220 V / 115 V / 100 V into the rated load of 8 Ω -

- Dimensions (W x D X H) 180mm x 290mm x 68mm -

- Weight 2.9Kg. -

Rega has set out to disrupt the sub £500 integrated amplifier market with its new IO integrated amplifier. This all-new amplifier is based on one of our favourites, the award-winning Brio. The pre-amplifier features a motorised, high-quality ALPS Blue stereo volume potentiometer, under control via both IR remote(included) or chunky front panel knob. The new IO features a high-quality Moving Magnet phono input stage, for simple connection to a turntable (We recommend the Rega Planar 1 or Planar 2), along with two additional line-level inputs for connection to a CD Player or Network Streamer. The IO also features a high-quality headphone output and a hefty 30 Watts per channel capable of driving any bookshelf speaker and even some floor standing speakers, thanks to it's generously rated toroidal mains power transformer, high current bridge rectifier and high quality, long life smoothing capacitors. The new iO amplifier pairs perfectly with Rega's new Kyte loudspeakers but would also work well with most high-quality loudspeakers on the market.

The Planar 2

Key Features

- Re-designed feet - New improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer -

- Carbon cartridge - supplied as standard on all Planar 2’s for simple plug and play convenience -

- Motor cover tray - with integrated cooling -

- Optional lid/plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best -

- Instructions - Easy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy setup -

- Packaging - New improved packaging -

- Supplied with Rega PS2 power supply -

The newly launched Planar 2 was developed over two years of vigorous research, released alongside the Planar 3. The Planar 2 makes use of the company's highly adept RB220 tonearm. This tonearm incorporates a new ultra-low friction design, completely bespoke to Rega, zero play ball bearings, housed within a state of the art, more rigid yet more lightweight bearing housing. This bearing housing was designed with a new automatic bias setting, removing the requirement for the user to set the bias. This means that the turntable is essentially plugged and play right from the box, bar some simple arm balancing. 

The Planar 2 features a new 11mm self-securing brass bearing, which offers a better fit and reduces stress on the bearing to prevent the transfer of potential energy that may otherwise distress or degrade the integrity of the sound quality. The platter makes use of a newly developed float glass 'Optiwhite' 10mm design, which drastically improves the accuracy of the platter.

The high-gloss acrylic laminated plinth is stiffer and better than before, improved both aesthetically and ergonomically with the new power switch positioning. The plinth comes in three finishes; a gloss black, gloss white & Red

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.