Rega Brio 3 User Manual

Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Installation........................................................................2
Input Connections...........................................................3-5
In Use.................................................................................5
Specifications.................................................................6
Troubleshooting.......................................................7-11
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Rega Brio 3 Specifications

General

Type	Integrated Amplifier
Power Output	49 watts per channel (8 ohms)
Inputs	5 Line Level, 1 Phono
Phono Stage	Yes, MM
Input Sensitivity	150mV (line), 2.5mV (phono MM)
Input Impedance	47kΩ (line), 47kΩ (phono MM)
Signal to Noise Ratio	80dB Line, 78dB Phono
Weight	6.0kg

Summary

Introduction

Mission Statement

Rega's philosophy is to make high quality products at sensible prices, reproducing music faithfully.

Installation

Ventilation

Ensure the case has an unobstructed air passage around it, avoid placing on carpet or bedding.

Input Connections

Rear Panel Connections

Earthing is done via the Phono socket ground for Rega turntables; a separate earth is not necessary.

Phono Input

The Phono input can be used with moving magnet (MM) or HIGH OUTPUT moving coil (MC) cartridges.

Input and Output Ports

Compact Disc Input

The CD input is suitable for use with most types of CD players.

Loudspeakers

The Brio is capable of driving all normal Hi-Fi loudspeakers with a stated impedance of 8 ohms and above.

Loudspeaker Cable

In Use

Switching On

Turn on by depressing the power switch. An LED glows red; do not switch on with volume at maximum.

Input Selection

Select inputs by turning the selector knob to the required input: Tape, Line1, Tuner, CD, Phono.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

No Power

Steps to diagnose why the power switch LED does not light up.

No Output

Steps to diagnose why there is no sound output when the amplifier is powered on.

One Speaker Only

Steps to diagnose sound issues affecting only one speaker.

Hum Through Speakers (Phono)

Troubleshooting loud hum through speakers when the 'Phono' input is selected.

Owners Log