REGA EAR Headphone Amplifier

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Developed by our engineers, the new Ear benefits from a completely new surface mount PCB layout based on the hugely successful Brio-R amplifier. Exceptional performance is guaranteed with the convenience of independent mute, volume control and multiple connectivity options to integrate perfectly into any users system. Power Supplies & Noise Reduction The Ear pushes the Brio-R power […]

 

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Developed by our engineers, the new Ear benefits from a completely new surface mount PCB layout based on the hugely successful Brio-R amplifier. Exceptional performance is guaranteed with the convenience of independent mute, volume control and multiple connectivity options to integrate perfectly into any users system.

Power Supplies & Noise Reduction

The Ear pushes the Brio-R power amplifier circuit concept to a new level with the use of a low noise, fully regulated, supply. Noise has also been kept to a minimum by the use of an external mains transformer. The Ear exceeds the voltage requirements of IEC 268-15. This along with low output impedance makes it suitable for studio use as well as a hi-fi headphone amplifier. The Ear operates in Class A at normal listening levels.

High Quality Components

The Ear utilises the highest quality components and our engineers’ experience, to achieve the best sonic performance. Utilising the design ideals of the ‘cascaded emitter follower output stage’ with a pair of complementary Darlington output transistors, along with polyester film and Nichicon FG capacitors in critical positions, ensures it is our most advanced performing headphone amplifier to date.

Custom Case

Housed in a compact custom case, the Ear is designed to match the current range of Rega electronics with a matching, high gloss, front facia.The new Ear Headphone amplifier benefits from an all new extruded aluminium case and new styling giving it more of a family feel to match its illustrious big brothers. The Ear simply connects to the tape output of an amplifier via phono leads. The headphones are plugged into the front panel and there is a link socket in case you need your tape output sockets for other use.

Hi Fi News reviews the Rega Ear headphone amplifier:

\’The Rega Ear is lovely, in so many ways. It is beautifully made, stylish and has all the facilities you really need, plus a delightful sound that stirs the soul regardless of whatever music you put through it. Wonderfully expansive and big hearted, it makes listening a pleasure. Tonally it\’s slightly on the warm side, so suits poor quality sources down to the ground – even an iPad sounds good via the Rega!\’ – January 2014.

  • Maximum output level – 25 load 775mW, 32 load 685mW, 50 load 530mW, 100 load 320mW, 600 load 60mW
  • Open circuit voltage 6v
  • Input impedance 20K, Gain 28dB
  • Frequency response 12Hz to 37kHz
  • THD typically 0.003%
  • Signal to noise ratio referenced to max output level -100dB (22Hz – 22kHz)
  • Maximum Power requirements – 24VAC at 225mA (685mW 32)
  • Dimensions: W 178mm x D 155mm x H 45mm.
Weight 1.50 kg

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Developed by our engineers, the new Ear benefits from a completely new surface mount PCB layout based on the hugely successful Brio-R amplifier. Exceptional performance is guaranteed with the convenience of independent mute, volume control and multiple connectivity options to integrate perfectly into any users system.

Power Supplies & Noise Reduction

The Ear pushes the Brio-R power amplifier circuit concept to a new level with the use of a low noise, fully regulated, supply. Noise has also been kept to a minimum by the use of an external mains transformer. The Ear exceeds the voltage requirements of IEC 268-15. This along with low output impedance makes it suitable for studio use as well as a hi-fi headphone amplifier. The Ear operates in Class A at normal listening levels.

High Quality Components

The Ear utilises the highest quality components and our engineers’ experience, to achieve the best sonic performance. Utilising the design ideals of the ‘cascaded emitter follower output stage’ with a pair of complementary Darlington output transistors, along with polyester film and Nichicon FG capacitors in critical positions, ensures it is our most advanced performing headphone amplifier to date.

Custom Case

Housed in a compact custom case, the Ear is designed to match the current range of Rega electronics with a matching, high gloss, front facia.The new Ear Headphone amplifier benefits from an all new extruded aluminium case and new styling giving it more of a family feel to match its illustrious big brothers. The Ear simply connects to the tape output of an amplifier via phono leads. The headphones are plugged into the front panel and there is a link socket in case you need your tape output sockets for other use.

Hi Fi News reviews the Rega Ear headphone amplifier:

\'The Rega Ear is lovely, in so many ways. It is beautifully made, stylish and has all the facilities you really need, plus a delightful sound that stirs the soul regardless of whatever music you put through it. Wonderfully expansive and big hearted, it makes listening a pleasure. Tonally it\'s slightly on the warm side, so suits poor quality sources down to the ground - even an iPad sounds good via the Rega!\' - January 2014.

  • Maximum output level - 25 load 775mW, 32 load 685mW, 50 load 530mW, 100 load 320mW, 600 load 60mW
  • Open circuit voltage 6v
  • Input impedance 20K, Gain 28dB
  • Frequency response 12Hz to 37kHz
  • THD typically 0.003%
  • Signal to noise ratio referenced to max output level -100dB (22Hz – 22kHz)
  • Maximum Power requirements - 24VAC at 225mA (685mW 32)
  • Dimensions: W 178mm x D 155mm x H 45mm.
Preamplifier PHONO *Transforms phono to line *Input stereo rca, output stereo rca & 1/4” TRS *Power supply DC 12V included

Both Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Mac OS® come with very simple audio recording software pre-installed. However, to take full advantage of the high-resolution recording facilities offered by the MM 008 ADC, we recommend recording software that can record at 24 bits/96 kHz and save lossless high-resolution audio files such as FLAC or Apple® Lossless. 

Specs:

  • Mode: MM/MC (switchable)
  • Gain at 1 kHz: 40 dB (MM)/60 dB (MC)
  • Input impedance (MM): 47 kΩ + 220 pF fixed
  • Input impedance (MC): 47 kΩ + 1 nF (modifiable with external load plugs)
  • Frequency response (flat): 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.3 dB
  • Frequency response (-3 dB): 10 Hz - 50 kHz
  • RIAA curve accuracy: ±0.3 dB
  • THD+N: 72 dB (MC)
  • Crosstalk: ≧40 dB
  • Input sensitivity (MM): 3.29 mVrms for -10 dBV output (316 mVrms)
  • Input sensitivity (MC): 0.325 mVrms for -10 dBV output (316 mVrms)
  • Max. output voltage: 482 mVrms at 5 mVrms input (1 kHz)
  • Output impedance: 47 Ω
  • Input connections: 3 pairs of RCA sockets (left/right)
  • Output connections: 1 pair of RCA sockets (left/right)
  • Power supply: 24 V DC
  • Power consumption: 3.4 W/15 mA
  • Weight: 504 g (not including power supply)
  • Dimensions:  (W x H x D): 150 x 50 x 117 mm

SILVER
 
Bandwidth 5Hz to 90kHz, -3dB Maximum output
voltage 8.5Vrms (47 kOhm load)
Overall gain 40dB-60dB @ 1kHz selectable with
dip- switch.
Input Impedance 29 Ohm - 100 kOhm selectable
with dip-switch.Selectable input Capacitance.
Input Unbalanced 1 pair x channel (RCA)WBT
Output Unbalanced(RCA)WBT - MM,
high output
MC, low output MC.
Handmade Litz cable for this specific application
from White Gold. JFET differential built around Toshiba 2SK170 among the most noiseless transistor of the current production.

The new Fono MM phono stage has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MM uses a fully discrete, cascaded, complementary amplifier input stage, a configuration designed to optimise the performance of your moving magnet cartridge. Now housed in a brand new redesigned case to match the new Fono MC and Rega\'s latest range of electronic components offering a modern and sleek look guranteed to integrate in to any hi-fi system.

The new MK3 Fono MM replaces the multi award winning MK2 model which won
WHAT HI-FI? Best Phono stage in its price category 2014,2015 & 2016.

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 aesthetic design of the Fono MM was as important as the quality of its electrical capabilities, so it benefits from the same aluminium case as the Rega TTPSU and Fono MC amplifier, giving it a design which offers a familiar feel and moreover brings it in line with its illustrious bigger brothers.

Specifications


Input sensitivity = 1.7mV for 200mV output
Input loading = 47KΩ in parallel with 100pF
Maximum input level = 60mV at 1KHz
Gain = 41.4dB at 1KHz
Output impedance = 200Ω
Recommended minimum output load resistance = 5KΩ
Frequency response (50KΩ output load) = 15Hz (-3dB) to 100KHz (-0.2dB)
RIAA accuracy (50KΩ output load) = better than +/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100KHz
Power requirements = 24V AC at 80mA maximum.
Only to be used with Rega PS1.

Azur 851C Upsampling DAC, CD Player and Digital Pre-amplifier Features

Digital to Analogue Converter featuring S/PDIF and Toslink digital inputs, AES/EBU balanced digital input and USB audio inputs (all 24 bit compatible)
CD playback
Optional digital volume and channel balance control
Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue audio outputs
USB Audio input allowing streaming of up to 24-bit/192kHz audio from computer
ATF2™ audio up-sampling to 24-bit/384kHz
Twin Analog Devices AD1955 24 bit DACs delivering superior sound-staging and stereo imaging
Selectable digital filters – linear phase, minimum phase, steep
Audiophile grade toroidal transformer delivering ultra-low low noise and distortion
Full metal casework design with thick brushed aluminium front panel and dual layer damped feet, giving enhanced resonance control
RS232 controllable
Eco-friendly Azur Navigator remote control with Cambridge Audio amplifier and iPod dock control
Available in black and silver finishes

 

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