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Rega Brio-R User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION, FEATURES AND TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION CONNECTIVITY LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS IN USE / INPUT SELECTION MUTE / REMOTE CONTROL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TROUBLESHOOTING 10-13 OWNERS LOG...

  • Page 3: Introduction, Features And Technology

    INTRODUCTION, FEATURES AND TECHNOLOGY Thank you for purchasing the Brio- R the latest version of Rega’s best selling amplifier. Housed in a brand new case the Brio- R draws on the pedigree of the previous three incarnations of this model. The sonic recipe for the Brio embodies the best in traditional audio circuits with excellent engineering practice.
  • Page 4 DC control voltages. During the Brio- R design process Rega reviewed the circuit and improved the low and high current power supplies, coupling and bypass capacitors, (where film capacitors are used throughout the signal path). The phono stage...

  • Page 5: Installation

    We have avoided superfluous gadgets such as tone controls and headphone sockets as they obstruct the signal path and degrade sound quality. The Rega Ear (sold seperately) is a dedicated headphone amplifier designed specifically for this purpose offering far greater performance than an in built socket.

  • Page 6: Connectivity

    CONNECTIVITY All the line level inputs and the line level output are made via RCA (Phono) connectors. The sockets on Rega amplifiers are identified as follows: Left: Always the upper row and marked in WHITE Right: Always the lower row and marked in RED IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER WHEN CHANGING LEADS &...
  • Page 7 Earthing: For Rega turntables earthing is achieved via the Phono lead ground therefore a separate earth is not necessary. If your tonearm has a separate earth lead it will need to be connected to the grounding nut located on the underside of the amplifier.

  • Page 8: Loudspeaker Connections

    LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS The Brio- R is capable of driving all normal Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Rega recommends using loudspeakers with a nominal impedance of 8Ω. It is possible to run speakers as low as 4Ω however such units may cause the case to exceed 40°...

  • Page 9: In Use / Input Selection

    Switch the Brio- R on by pressing the power button located on the left hand side of the front panel above the Rega Logo. After a few seconds you will hear a gentle click indicating the switch on relay has been released and the amplifier is ready for use.

  • Page 10: Mute / Remote Control

    MUTE The mute function is available only via the remote control. This function mutes the power amplifier outputs. When selected a red LED is illuminated on the front panel, press again to deselect. REMOTE CONTROL The Brio- R is supplied with a dedicated remote control handset which allows you to select inputs 1 through 5, mute the unit and adjust the volume.

  • Page 11: Technical Specification

    Brio- R SPECIFICATIONS Input sensitivities for rated output level: Input 1 (Phono) input sensitivity = 2.1mV at 47KΩ In p a ra lle l w ith 2 2 0p F . Maximum Input 1 (Phono) input level = 100mV. Input 2 to 5 (Line) input sensitivity = 210mV at 47K. Maximum Input 2 to 5 (Line) input level = 10.25V Power outputs at 230/115V supply voltage: 50Watts RMS both channels driven into the rated load of 8Ω...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Correct the fault switched on? Is the front panel on/off switch fully Switch the unit on (contact depressed? Rega dealer if faulty) Replace with the same Check the fuse on the back panel and rated fuse the mains plug, Have either blown?
  • Page 13 Are the speakers connected Correct the fault correctly to the amplifier? Correct the fault Is the volume set to the minimum? Is the CD player selected with no Correct the fault disc in the machine? Contact your Rega dealer...
  • Page 14 Rega dealer. Check the source component for faults. Swap Are both channels of the speaker the output leads and check to see if the fault...
  • Page 15 Connect as described on connection? page 5 of this manual. Is the amplifier situated directly below the Correct the fault cartridge? Are there other pieces of HI-FI equipment Correct the fault close to the turntable or amplifier? Contact your Rega dealer...

  • Page 16: Owners Log

    OWNERS LOG Owner............................... Date................................Where Purchased..........................Owner............................... Date................................Where Purchased..........................Owner............................... Date................................Where Purchased..........................Owner............................... Date................................Where Purchased..........................Owner............................... Date................................Where Purchased..........................

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