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Rega Aura

Phono stage

£3999

SOUND

FEATURES

BUILD

FOR

• Terrific clarity and detail resolution
• Agility and rhythmic drive
• Expressive dynamics
• Excellent build and finish

AGAINST

• Lacks the feature set of some rivals

VERDICT

If you’re looking for an insightful and exciting high-end phono stage, this Rega is a brilliant place to start

“It doesn’t take the Aura long to impress. Within minutes of powering up, we’re noticing clear improvements”

a phono stage from Rega Research costing nearly £4000 is still surprising to us. It’s not that the company can’t make products at this level – it has done so for many

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