The new and improved Rega Elex amplifier is now out there in the wild. Whilst its predecessor, the award winning Elex R, is still hugely popular within the Hi-Fi community, we have every reason to believe this new incarnation will take your system up a notch. Why’s that then? Well, let us tell you…

Same But Different

Sitting in the middle of the Rega range of amplifiers at around the £1200* mark, this beauty looks a little different to the Elex R in terms of aesthetics; firstly, the input button has noticeably moved from its more central position on the front panel to being on the left-hand side, with the word ‘input’ labelled underneath.

The input lights are now horizontal and central in comparison to them previously being vertical towards the right-hand side, next to the volume button (which remains in the same position).

The mute button has gone from being a single light with the word ‘mute’ underneath to now being a tiny graphic of a megaphone with a line across it (kind of like when we had our microphones on mute during a Zoom meeting!), again being placed in the middle of the panel with the input lights.

Some Specifications…

Now whilst this is a brand new product that is somewhat different, there are still some features that have been kept the same (otherwise it would have a different name, duh!). Built on the previous design, the amp has an A/B power amp circuit that delivers 72w (watts) into 8Ω (ohms), and has a moving magnet phono stage.

The Elex MK4 is capable of driving tough loudspeakers with ease and will seamlessly fit into any audio system thanks to a broader choice of connecting options. Aside from line level, digital inputs, and a high grade moving magnet phono stage, there is also Pre-out and Record Out capability. The selection of important audio components has been given special consideration. Throughout the design, discrete circuitry, high grade relays, polypropylene capacitors, and Sanken output transistors are employed.

The upgraded amp now includes a DAC (closely based on the very successful Rega DAC-R circuit) with two digital inputs and a high quality headphone input conveniently placed on the front panel. The speaker switching is accomplished by the output mute relay to avoid blocking the signal route and assuring no loss of performance while not in use.

The circuit incorporates a high-performance Rega-designed integrated moving magnet (MM) phono stage. To reduce interaction, the RIAA equalisation has been divided into two steps. Polyester capacitors were employed in the signal route, whereas polypropylene capacitors were used in RIAA equalisation circuits.

The new custom case design and construction brings the Elex MK4 inline with the rest of the Rega range and provides improved heat dissipation by using the entire case as an ultra efficient heat sink. It includes Thermal CUT-OUT, short circuit protection and DC protection to prevent the risk of damage from excess heat, excessive currents or short circuits.

Take a closer look by watching part one of our unboxing video below:

Have a listen!

If you’re not quite convinced that this will give your system the boost it may need, then we’d recommend booking a demonstration with us so you can take the time to listen and (hopefully) be persuaded by your own senses!

Give your local Audio T store a call to find out more information about the products listed, and if you’re just passing by, why not pop in and take a look at them too?!

Thanks for reading!

Elena, John & Richard – Audio T Enfield

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