{"product_id":"regaauramc","title":"Rega Aura Reference MC Phono Stage, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Aura Reference MC is a fully balanced Class-A phono preamplifier exclusively for moving-coil cartridges, amplifying the finest groove detail against a truly black background. It's Rega's reference statement for MC amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 13 kilograms of aluminium, hand-selected individual transistors, five impedance and four capacitance settings on the front panel – the Aura is built to get out of the cartridge's way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Aura?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it's extremely quiet yet remains flexible. The fully balanced Class-A design processes the signal without the typical crossover distortion, noise drops to a physical minimum – music appears against a truly black background. Using the solid front-panel controls, you match impedance and capacitance to your MC cartridge exactly, in seconds. Passive RIAA equalisation keeps the tonal balance without disturbing the musical flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA composure with which even the quietest impulses emerge from the groove floor. The Aura places large symphonic works in the room effortlessly and without compression; voices and instruments stand tangible and clear. Honestly: it's incorruptible – a harsh-sounding or badly matched cartridge isn't masked, it's exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Aura for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners with a high-quality MC cartridge who no longer accept any bottleneck in phono amplification – the natural partner for a turntable like the Rega Planar 10. Straight talk: it's a pure MC stage. If you use an MM cartridge, you won't find a matching input here and are better served with an MM phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Reference MC is the sonic end point for MC vinyl – uncompromising, honest, built to last for decades. In an equally capable chain, it shows what analogue technology can achieve today. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we tune turntable, cartridge and Aura together as a unit, so nothing becomes the bottleneck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e “… sounds significantly more coherent and has altogether superior dynamic expression.” – \u003cem\u003ehi-fi+\u003c\/em\u003e, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC phono preamplifier, fully balanced, Class A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 63.5 dB or 69.5 dB (selectable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 70 \/ 100 \/ 150 \/ 300 \/ 400 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacitance: 1000 \/ 2000 \/ 3200 \/ 4300 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA accuracy: 0.2 dB (100 Hz – 50 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 15.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 435 × 88 × 350 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Aura Reference MC, power cable, manual\/test certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Aura with cartridges from other brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. With five impedance steps (70 to 400 Ω) and selectable capacitance, the Aura suits practically any high-quality low-output MC cartridge – whether from Rega, Ortofon or another manufacturer. We'll help you find the right settings for your cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy MC only, with no MM input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aura is consistently designed as a pure MC reference stage and sonically optimised for that. There's no matching input for moving-magnet cartridges; a dedicated MM stage like the Rega Fono MM is the right choice there. Together, the two cover every cartridge type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Aura need to stay switched on permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the best sound, Rega recommends leaving it switched on, or powering it up around an hour before listening, so the Class-A circuit is thermally stable. Since it gives off heat in Class-A operation, it should have a few centimetres of clearance above it in the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Rega Aura at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a reference phono stage is only as good as its setup. We fit and align your MC cartridge properly and tune turntable, cartridge and Aura to each other. Fine adjustment and service are done in person by our technician Mauri in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aura belongs with an equally capable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e fitted with a high-quality MC \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e and good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more phono options among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the whole Rega range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rega\"\u003ebrand overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989555638608,"sku":null,"price":5499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/rega-aura-reference-mc-phonostufe-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786623656","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/regaauramc","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}