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Description: Freakuence!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Rega has a warm sound! But it always delivers rich detail. The Elicit MK5 sounds tight and lively. Its sound showcases rich texture; you hear every nuance without any harsh edges. The bass doesn\u2019t go overboard\u2014it makes an impression without exaggeration. An amplifier that turns listening not into a chore but into a journey of discovery through emotions.<\/span><\/div>\n
Retail price: 2,799.00<\/span><\/div>\n
Special Features<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Since we\u2019re an authorized dealer for this brand, we\u2019re happy to offer you the full dealer warranty on this specific product! Why? We have confidence in it, and this assurance is sure to make your experience even more enjoyable.<\/span><\/div>\n
General Description<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Rega Elicit MK5 is a high-quality preamplifier from Rega that plays a central role in your soundstage and sound reproduction. This Rega Elicit MK5 preamplifier preserves nuance in dynamics and detail, with a stereo image that offers fine distinction between instruments and vocals. Thanks to its refined circuitry, the Rega Elicit MK5 preamplifier reproduces signals very close to the source, without unnatural coloration or distortion.<\/span><\/div>\n
With the Rega Elicit MK5 preamplifier, you can hear how subtle differences in recordings become audible, with clarity in the high frequencies and warmth in the midrange. The sound remains tight, with control in the low frequencies and a sense of space that allows the stereo image to breathe. Fine detail, musical phrasing, and liveliness are not suppressed; the Elicit MK5 captures every nuance in terms of dynamics. It\u2019s a component that lets listeners enjoy micro-details that are often lost.<\/span><\/div>\n
Would you like to experience for yourself what the Rega Elicit MK5 can do for your setup? Schedule a listening session and come compare it with other reference models. We\u2019d also be happy to discuss trade-in options with you so that the Rega Elicit MK5 can enhance your system as affordably as possible.<\/span><\/div>\n
Rega Elicit MK5 Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Power Amplifier Output: 105 W per channel at 8 \u03a9 \u2022 127 W per channel at 6 \u03a9 \u2022 162 W per channel at 4 \u03a9 Headphone Output Voltage\/no-load: 11.5 V \u2022 at 300 \u03a9: 8.1 V \u2022 at 54 \u03a9: 3.6 V \u2022 at 32 \u03a9: 2.4 V \u2022 Source impedance: 109 \u03a9 THD+Noise Power Amp at Direct In (1 dB below clipping, into 8 \u03a9, 22\u201322 kHz): typically 0.005% THD+Noise at Line Inputs (same test conditions): typically 0.007% THD+Noise Preamplifier Output (same test conditions): typically 0.004% Frequency response Direct In (80 W into 8 \u03a9): 12 Hz (-0.5 dB) to 95 kHz (-3 dB) Frequency Response for Line Inputs: 10 Hz (-1 dB) to 85 kHz (-3 dB) Frequency Response for Phono Input: 15 Hz (-3 dB) to 85 kHz (-3 dB) RIAA Equalization Accuracy: better than \u00b10.5 dB between 100 Hz and 20 kHz Sensitivity of Line Inputs 2\u20135 and Record (for 105 W into 8 \u03a9): 196 mV at 10 k\u03a9 Sensitivity of Phono Input: 2 mV at 47 k\u03a9 in parallel with 220 pF Sensitivity of Direct Input: 760 mV at 50 k\u03a9 Power Amplifier Gain: 31.6 dB Digital Inputs: one Coaxial S\/PDIF (0.5 V \/ 75 \u03a9), one Optical Toslink Supported Sample Rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz Supported Bit Depths: 16\u201324-bit Dimensions (Width \u00d7 Height \u00d7 Depth): 432 \u00d7 82 \u00d7 340 mm (depth includes speaker terminals) Net Weight: 12.5 kg \u2022 Packaged: 14 kg Power Supply AC Voltage: 230 V \/ 220 V \/ 115 V \/ 100 V, nominal \u00b110% Power Consumption at 1 dB below clipping at 8 \u03a9: 375 W Fuse ratings: for 230 V \/ 220 V (50\/60 Hz) \u2013 type T8 AL 250 V \u2022 for 115 V \/ 100 V \u2013 type T4 AL 250 V<\/span><\/div>\n
Background information<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Rega Elicit MK5 is an integrated amplifier from the British brand Rega, which is known for its high-quality audio components. Designed by a dedicated team of engineers, the product reflects Rega\u2019s philosophy of minimalism and maximizing sound quality. The amplifier utilizes carefully selected components, including a custom-designed toroidal transformer and high-quality internal wiring for optimal signal integrity. The robust aluminum chassis not only ensures durability but also reduces resonance. Rega manufactures many of its components in-house in the United Kingdom, which helps ensure control over production quality and consistency. All of this results in a product that is both sonically and aesthetically appealing.<\/span><\/div>\n
Brand history<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Rega was founded in 1973 by Roy Gandy, a mechanical engineer with a passion for music and vinyl records. Gandy began building turntables as a hobby, applying his engineering knowledge to create high-precision equipment. The name “Rega” is a combination of the first two letters of his first name and last name.<\/p>\n

In the early years, Gandy worked from a small workshop and produced the first turntables with limited resources. The brand gradually gained recognition in specialized circles for its attention to detail and high quality standards. Rega remained true to manufacturing in the United Kingdom, with a focus on craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

In addition to Gandy, Terry Bateman, who joined the company in 1981, played a crucial role in the development of electronic components. The brand continued to evolve with contributions from a small, dedicated team.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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