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New Rega Ear

post #1 of 6
12/31/12 at 5:06pm
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Can't seem to find any reviews of this new amp.  Tempted to upgrade to it (from Asgard) due to an otherwise all-Rega system, but not sure if it's any better.  Plan on using it with my Grado 325is.

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post #2 of 6
12/31/12 at 5:41pm

I use to have an older one, about 2 years ago. It's a nice little head-amp. Typical Rega sound, warm with lot's of detail. For the price it's worth it.

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post #3 of 6
1/1/13 at 1:44am

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post #4 of 6
1/4/13 at 6:14am

Yep, they don't have too much information on the web about them compared to some. What hifi.co.uk have some favourable reviews of Rega gear on their site, perhaps that will help?  http://www.whathifi.com/rega

 

I have an older (1998 ish) too and (not that you can really compare it to the newer ones) I like it. The sound is very detailed but not harsh.

I would always recommend listening to it in a hi-fi store before you buy it though.
 


Edited by Andymaxwell - 1/4/13 at 6:17am
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post #5 of 6
1/4/13 at 5:34pm

I've just done a bit of googling for info on this new Ear.

 

I really like Rega stuff, they are a very dependable company who have always made excellent audio equipment.

 

However...

 

one thing to consider perhaps before buying a new headphone amplifier is that you could buy a second-hand one and get hugely better quality for the same money.

 

Simply keep you eyes on eBay or similar online auctions and you might be surprised what comes up.

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post #6 of 6
3/25/13 at 9:23am

I would love to see a review or first impressions of this amp (especially in relation to other amps, including the original Rega Ear).  I heard the original version and I liked it a lot -- particularly more than the Lehmann Rhinelander, which I also auditioned at the time.  Rega has been coming out with some great products lately, including the new Brio-R.  If the sound of the Ear Mk2 follows the sound of the Brio-R (and forthcoming Elicit-R), I think I'd like it...

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