Comments on: Rega io Integrated Amplifier: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/ everything hi-fi Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:32:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185467 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:32:15 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185467 In reply to Guileno SQUITIERI.

Guileno,

How forward sounding are the Boston Acoustics speakers? The AXA35 is definitely on the warmer side but it has a lot more power in practice than the Rega. The phono stage in the Rega might be slightly better.

Ian White

]]> By: Guileno SQUITIERI https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185465 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:23:29 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185465 In reply to Ian White.

Yes i am sorry, my mistake.
I wanted to ask between the IO and the Cambridge AXA35.
Thanks.

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185407 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:04:12 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185407 In reply to Guileno SQUITIERI.

Guileno,

Thank you for reading us and I’m glad that you found the review useful. I’m confused by “I am torn between this one and the Rega io…”

What is the other one?

Best,

Ian White

]]> By: Guileno SQUITIERI https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185396 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:53:20 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-185396 Hi Ian,

Thanks for the review.
I am torn between this one and the Rega IO to power a pair of Boston A26.
I like warm and easy to listen sound, with no harshness on the top end.
Which one would you recommand ?

Gui,

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-129916 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:43:28 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-129916 In reply to Albert.

Albert,

The impedance is fine but at 86dB, it might not be enough power. How large is your room and typical listening levels?

Best,
Ian White

]]> By: Albert https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-129850 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 03:05:57 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-129850 Ian,

Will the Rega drive the Dali Oberon 1’s? And thanks for your reviews, I learn a lot.

Albert

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-123718 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:02:09 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-123718 In reply to Mike Little.

Mike,

I’ve had both at home but not at the same time. The Lumina I needs 30-40 watts at a minimum to really come alive.

The Rega io could drive it but I suspect the bass would be slightly soft. I will see what I can find out.

Ian

]]> By: Mike Little https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-123670 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:03:56 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-123670 Ian,
Have you ever seen a 4 ohm spec published?
I like the amp but have Sonus faber Lumina I’s and they are only like 84 dB efficient and now use a Prooject S2 BT which is about 20W at 8ohms and 32? at 4 ohm.

Curious if you have any suggestions.

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-118563 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:37:50 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-118563 In reply to Mike Cornell.

Mike,

Best amp I ever owned delivered 7.8 watts. Not even close.

Ian

]]> By: Mike Cornell https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-118560 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:33:25 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-15/#comment-118560 Ian…I’m constantly amazed how powerful my NAD 3020e sounds..20-25 wpc; even with fairly inefficient speakers, so if the io is anything like it, it should be more than enough for a good number of speakers.
It’s the quality of those watts, not the quantity!

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