The Aethos is an by Rega that delivers 125 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 156 watts x 2 channels into 6 ohms. It was released in October 2019. Rega Aethos has an MSRP of 5395$.
There are 5 Rega amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Rega Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The Rega Aethos is rated at 125 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Rega provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.007% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 125 watts into 8-ohms (10 Hz-30 kHz) at 0.007%
- 156 watts into 6-ohms
When pairing the Rega Aethos with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Rega Aethos, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Rega Aethos Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Rega Aethos doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Rega Aethos. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Rega Aethos doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Rega Aethos has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Rega Aethos External Dimensions and Weight
Rega Aethos has external dimensions of (H x W x D) . The unit weighs
17.50kg / 38.5lbs.
- Width: mm (")
- Height: mm (")
- Depth: mm (")
- Weight: 17.50 kg (38.60lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 gallon
Rega Aethos - Top View
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Rega Aethos Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Rega Aethos
| General |
| Brand |
Rega |
| Full Model Name |
Rega Aethos |
| Release Date |
October 2019 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
125 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
156 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
10 Hz-30 kHz |
| THD |
0.007% |
| Minimum Impedance |
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| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
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| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
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| Apple AirPlay2 |
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| DTS Play-Fi |
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| Chromecast built-in |
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| Roon |
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| HEOS |
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| BluOS |
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| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
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| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
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| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
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| USB Input |
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| Preamp Outputs |
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| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
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| Headphone Output |
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| Removable Power Cord |
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| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (") |
| Width |
mm (") |
| Depth |
mm (") |
| Weight |
17.50 kg (38.60lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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