Introducing Aethos an incredible integrated amplifier from our good friends at Rega. How does the Aethos make such amazing sound? It employs 4 160 W 16 Amp output transistors per channel, this delivers 156 W per channel into 6 Ω. As well it has a dual mono design using a custom wound toroidal transformer and regulated supplies for the sensitive amplification and driver stages.

Features & specifications:

Power outputs at rated 230/115 V supply voltage:

125 W RMS both channels driven into the rated load of 8 Ω
156 W RMS both channels driven into 6 Ω

Note:Continued high level use into 6 Ω may cause the case to exceed 40 °C above the ambient temperature and activate the thermal shutdown.

Headphone output:

No load 12.5 V
32 Ω 2.7 V
54 Ω 4 V
300 Ω 9 V
Source impedance 109 Ω

Record output:

Record output level (with rated input levels) 219 mV
Record output impedance 560 Ω

Pre-amp output:

Pre-amp output level (with rated input levels) 840 mV
Pre-amp output impedance 100 Ω

Input sensitivities for rated output level:

Input 1-5 and record input sensitivity 224 mV @ 17 kΩ
Maximum input level 11.5 V (record output amplifier overload point)
Direct input sensitivity 840 mV @ 50 kΩ
Power amplifier gain 31.6 dB

Frequency response @ 100 W into 8 Ω:

Line input 1-5 and record 10 Hz (-0.8 dB point) to 30 kHz (-0.5 dB point)
Direct input 10 Hz (-0.8 dB point) to 50 kHz (-0.5 dB point)

THD+Noise @ 100 W into 8 Ω: Direct input (Power amplifier only) Typically 0.007% @ 1kHz (measurement bandwidth 22 Hz to 30 kHz)

Dimensions: 3.14" H x 17" W x 12.6" D

Warranty: 3 years parts & labour

Finishes: Black

Hi-Fi Choice December 2019

Stereo + Aethos Product of the year 2019 (Norwegian)

The Ear.net Aethos Review Dec 2019

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