Rega - Brio Mk7 Integrated Amplifier

Introducing the latest chapter in one of Rega's most beloved success stories: The Brio Mk7
A cult classic reborn, the Mk7 keeps everything that made the original Brio legendary and fine-tunes it with smarter layout, digital inputs, and cleaner sound.

With equal parts muscle and finesse, the Brio Mk7 delivers real hi-fi performance without the price tag. Expect huge dynamics, tight timing, a refined DAC, and a MM phono stage that punches way above its weight class.

A masterclass in dynamics
Throughout the design process, the Brio MK7 has been meticulously improved in every aspect. From the quality of materials to the manufacturing process, making the Brio MK7 the most advanced Brio to date. This compact amplifier includes an integrated Rega DAC, standby, auto standby and thermal cut-out, all of which are new features of this latest generation of Brio. Connections extend to three line inputs and, of course, phono with a dedicated moving magnet stage for spinning your latest vinyl. The latter benefits from improved isolation between stages inside the amp and high spec op-amps providing gain for attached cartridges. The Brio circuit is often described as one of the most musically rewarding amplifiers in its class. You can expect even more refinement from the latest generation and equally outstanding performance via the headphone output.

Key Features:

• 50W of class AB power into 8Ω
• NEW: DAC section with Optical and Coax inputs
• Upgraded thermal management and layout
• World Class MM phono stage
• Headphone socket output
• Custom mini system remote control included
• Standby and auto standby functionality
• Short circuit protection
• Thermal cut-out
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

Re-laid circuit
Key improvements have been made across the circuit. The PCB layout has been fully upgraded to handle higher specifications for all critical parts. A second raw power supply is implemented to provide further isolation between output stage and the driver stage/line and phono amplifiers. This improves the isolation between high and low level signal stages of the amplifier. Higher specification MUSES operational amplifiers have been used in the line, DAC and phono amplifier.

Headphone Socket
The Brio MK7 has an onboard circuit to drive standard hi-fi headphones from the internal amplifier. The headphone circuit was intelligently designed to reduce its impact on the main signal path so it doesn’t disrupt the overall sound quality. We have paid special attention to the switch that deactivates the main speakers once the socket on the front panel is used.

Auto standby 
This unit is equipped with auto standby functionality. After approximately 1 hour of no signal being present on the selected input, the unit will automatically enter a standby state. This function can be turned off if required.

Thermal cut-out
If the amplifier reaches a temperature liable to cause internal electronic damage, the thermal protection system will first disable the speaker output, indicated by the MUTE led on the front panel illuminating and the input LED indicator
turning off. If the over-temperature condition continues, the unit will turn itself off.

Short circuit protection
If the speaker leads are shorted, the fold back short circuit protection will protect the output stage from excessive currents. This protection circuit is not placed in the audio signal path and therefore does not affect sound quality.

"This is an absolute masterclass in delivering the musical message. If you have selected one of the many fine turntables currently hitting the market at under a grand, this is about as good as it gets in terms of partnering equipment. Not only that, as well as excelling with vinyl, the Rega’s breadth of all-round talent will keep you listening via its other inputs too." Sound Advice

Technical specifications:

Amplifier output:
Power amplifier output (at rated 120V supply voltage)

• 50W per channel into 8Ω
• 72W per channel into 4Ω
• (Note: Continued high level use into loads of 6Ω or less may cause the case to exceed 40°C above ambient temperature and activate the thermal shut down.)

Headphone output:

• No Load = 8V
• 300Ω = 5.9V
• 54Ω = 2.6V
• 32Ω = 1.8V
• (Source impedance = 109Ω)

Distortion:
THD+Noise (A-weighted)

• Line inputs Typically 0.005% at 1kHz

Frequency response:
Bandwidth (at 80W into 8Ω)

• Phono input 15Hz (-3dB) to 40kHz (-3dB)
• Line inputs 12Hz (-1dB) to 43kHz (-3dB)
• RIAA accuracy Better than ±0.5dB 100Hz to 20kHz

Sensitivity:
Input sensitivity (for 72W into 8Ω)

• Phono input, 2.1mV load 47k in parallel with 220pF
• Line Inputs, 2-4 210mV load 47kΩ

Digital inputs:

• Input D1 S/PDIF Isolated 0.5V 75Ω Co-axial
• Input D2 S/PDIF Optical Toslink
• Supported sampling rates 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
• Supported bit depths 16 to 24 bit
• THD+Noise Typically 0.005% at 1kHz

Dimensions and weight:

• Dimensions, (W x H x D) 8.5" x 3.1" x 14.4" (216 x 79 x 365mm)
• Weight 10.8lbs (4.9kg)

Power:

• Power supply, AC supply 120V nominal ±10%
• Power consumption 200W at 1dB below clip into 8Ω
• Power consumption on standby 0.4W
• Fuse rating: T3.15 AL 120V 60Hz
• Remote batteries AAA (1.5V) x 2