Rega Aria Mk3 Phono Preamplifier

Introducing the  Aria Mk3

Phono Preamplifier from Rega

Take your music experience to the next level with the Rega Aria Mk3 Phono Preamplifier!

This high-performance phono preamp has two separate stages – one adjustable moving coil and one moving magnet – that are designed to give you great sound quality.

Featuring a modern half-width custom designed case, the Rega Aria Mk3 Phono Preamplifier is perfect for turntable set ups and is sure to be the ideal addition to any audio enthusiast's setup.

Housed within our latest half width custom designed case to give it a fresh new look and match the range are two entirely separate, high performance phono stages. One fully adjustable, dedicated moving coil and one moving magnet. Each stage is designed and engineered to maximise the potential of your vinyl system whilst remaining easy to use and set up.

The Aria is an “all analogue amplifier” with no digital control circuitry. The fully aluminium case screens the internal circuit from any stray RFI signals. Rega has avoided including any superfluous gadgets as they obstruct the signal path and degrade the sound quality. The Aria incorporates many innovative design ideas including a self-adjusting servo control to keep the MC input circuit at its optimum, compensating for any variations in ambient or operating temperature.

Both stages have their own separate input sockets and input pre-amplifier circuitry. Signal switching is performed at high level and low impedance (via relays) ensuring there is no degradation of the signal.

MM STAGE DESIGN & FEATURES

The MM input uses low noise, bipolar input transistors also configured as a compound pair. There are two separate power supplies for each channel and further sub-power supplies for each of the low noise input circuits. Nichicon FG electrolytic capacitors have been used in critical positions throughout the power supplies.

Polypropylene capacitors have been used in the signal path and equalisation networks. Discrete circuitry is used throughout the signal path ensuring full control of the circuit design.

The MC input uses parallel connected, low noise FETs (Field Effect Transistors) configured as a compound pair. The use of FET transistors ensures there is no bias current flowing in the cartridge coil so as not to upset the delicate magnetic geometry of the cartridge.

MC input has the provision for selecting resistive input loading of 70 Ω to 400 Ω and capacitive loading of 1000 pF to 4200 pF. The input sensitivity can be changed by 6 dB via the back panel.

Enjoy music like never before and make your listening experience extraordinary with the Rega Aria Mk3 Phono Preamplifier!

Other Product Features

• High performance switchable MC & MM stage
• Fully adjustable MC stage
• MC input uses parallel connected low noise FET’s
• MM input uses low noise bipolar transistors
• Custom designed case
• All analogue amplifier
• Bespoke input circuitry for MM & MC

Technical Specifications

Maximum Output Level
11 V RMS

Rated Output Level
200 mV

Output Resistance
100 Ω

Minimum Output Resistance for a -3 dB @ 15Hz
1 k

Power Consumption
10 W

Ambient Operating Temperature
5 to 35 °C

Dimensions (W × H × D) 
218 x 78 x 315 mm

Weight
3.1Kg

LOAD SETTINGS FOR ADJUSTABLE MC STAGES

Rega MC Load Resistance L & R
100 Ω

Rega MC Loading Capacitance L & R
1000 pF

Rega MC Gain L & R
69.3 dB 9 (High setting for Rega MC models)

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advice that Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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