Rega Research Brio 3 Owners manual

Contents

Introduction..................................................................1

Installation........................................................................2

Input Connections...........................................................3-5

In Use.................................................................................5

Specifications.................................................................6

Troubleshooting.......................................................7-11

Brio 3 Manual (full).qxd 08/06/2006 16:27 Page 1

Introduction

Your REGA amplifier has been designed to reproduce music
effectively and easily.

The Brio

3

has been built to Rega's discriminating standards of

reliability and quality to ensure many years of musical enjoyment.

An amplifier's function is to boost the tiny signal generated by a
cartridge or other source so that it can drive loudspeakers. It is vital
that the amplifier achieves this without changing the signal and so
distorting the music.
We have avoided superfluous gadgets such as tone controls or a
head phone socket as they obstruct the signal path and degrade the
produced sound quality. In common with all REGA products, the

Brio

3

has been built using unusually high quality components and

no frills, so that you can simply switch on, sit back, and let your

amplifier speak for itself.......

1

Mission Statement

Rega’s philosophy is to make high quality products at sensible prices, as a means

of reproducing music as faithfully as possible. Rega is committed to the design

and development of new and existing products, both in hi-fi and other areas, that

will perpetuate Rega’s values of quality and value for money.

Brio 3 Manual (full).qxd 08/06/2006 16:27 Page 2

2

Installation

The Brio3will work well on most surfaces, such as a shelf or table,

provided there is sufficient air around the amplifier to prevent
overheating. To avoid magnetic interference, site the amplifier as far
away from the turntable as the tone arm lead will allow. If possible,
place it to the left of the turntable. Keep other equipment, such as
tuners, cassette decks or CD players away from the amplifier. Never
stack other hi-fi equipment on top of the amplifier.

Ventilation

The heat produced by the Brio3is dispersed to the air by the case,

particular from the base. Ensure that the case has an unobstructed
air passage around it. Never place the amplifier on carpet, rugs,
bedding, or other hi-fi equipment.

Brio 3 Manual (full).qxd 08/06/2006 16:27 Page 3

3

Input Connections

All the inputs and the tape outputs are made via RCA (Phono) type
connectors. The sockets on Rega amplifiers are clearly marked left
and right.

Right: always the lower row and marked in RED
Left: always the upper row and marked in WHITE

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER WHEN CHANGING LEADS

ESPECIALLY SPEAKER CABLES.

Rear Panel Connections

Earthing: Earthing is done via the Phono socket ground for Rega

turntables so a separate earth is not necessary. In the unlikely event
that your tonearm needs to be earthed to the amplifier, the grounding
tag may be connected to the case grounding screw above the input
sockets.

Phono Input

The Phono input can be used with moving magnet (MM) or HIGH
OUTPUT moving coil (MC) cartridges.

Rega Research Limited, England

CDPHONO

TUNER LINE1

TAPE

IN OUT

Left

SPEAKERS

Right

IEC

Grounding Screw

Brio 3 Manual (full).qxd 08/06/2006 16:27 Page 4