Rega Elicit Mk5 Integrated amplifier

Name: Rega Elicit Mk5 Integrated amplifier
Brand: Rega
Price: 5000.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

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The all new Elicit MK5 stereo integrated amplifier is designed and built to the highest standard. Housed in the latest custom case to match the rest of the Rega range, the new MK5 builds on previous Rega designs by using the multi-award-winning Class A/B power amplifier circuit to deliver a powerful 105 W per channel into 8 Ω loads (127 W into 6 Ω). Rega engineers have designed a new DAC circuit offering digital connectivity and greater integration with a variety of other products. Care has been taken to incorporate a high-quality MM phono stage and the headphone output has been configured such that the speaker switching is performed by the output mute relay to avoid obstructing the signal path.

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Power Outputs at rated 230/115 V Supply voltage:
105 W per channel into 8 Ω
127 W per channel into 6 Ω
162 w per channel into 4 Ω

Dimensions (W × H × D):
432 x 82 x 340 (D includes loudspeaker terminals)

Weight:
12.5Kg

Supported Sampling Rates kHz:
32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

Supported Bit Depths:
16 to 24 bit

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The new Elicit MK5 calls on decades of electronic design experience. It is a complex blend of three of our most successful products which promises to deliver big on sound, power, features and style. The Elicit MK5 is capable of driving difficult loudspeakers with ease and will integrate perfectly into any audio system by offering a wide range of connectivity options. In addition to line, digital, and a high-quality moving magnet (MM) phono input, you will also find pre-out, Direct in, Record loop functionality and the high-performance headphone output.

The Elicit MK5 now shares other design features taken directly from the highly acclaimed Aethos amplifier. You will find the same discrete FET based pre-amplifier circuit, plus an Alps volume potentiometer has been introduced to further improve sonic and technical performance. As you would expect, special attention has been paid to the selection of key audio components. Discrete circuitry, high-quality relays, polypropylene capacitors, and Sanken output transistors are used throughout the design.

The galvanically/optically isolated digital inputs utilise a Wolfson S/PDIF receiver IC to provide exceptional detail and clarity from any connected source. Output is provided by a Wolfson DAC and Rega designed discrete line-driver circuit. The new Elicit MK5 calls upon decades of award-winning experience in amplifier and digital circuit design which culminates in a perfectly engineered balance of reliability, connectivity and above all, accurate music reproduction.

Who is this for?

The Rega Elicit Mk5 is aimed at serious two-channel listeners who want a genuinely high-end integrated amplifier without stepping into large separates systems. Producing 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms, it offers substantial grip, scale, and composure with both standmount and floorstanding speakers.

The Elicit Mk5 is particularly impressive in revealing systems where source quality and speaker matching matter. It combines strong dynamic capability with a smooth, highly natural midrange presentation that makes long listening sessions effortless.

This is an amplifier for listeners who want modern convenience and traditional analogue musicality in equal measure. Whether paired with high-resolution streaming or vinyl playback, it delivers a sound that feels full-bodied, controlled, and deeply engaging.

What is the Rega Elicit Mk5 Integrated Amplifier designed to do?

The Rega Elicit Mk5 is a high-performance integrated amplifier designed to deliver a powerful, detailed, and musically engaging listening experience. It sits near the top of Rega’s integrated amplifier range and is intended for serious hi-fi systems that require both refinement and driving authority.

What makes the Rega Elicit Mk5 different from lower Rega amplifiers?

The Elicit Mk5 uses a more advanced power supply and output stage than models like the Brio or Elex, with greater current delivery, improved separation, and a more refined preamplifier section for higher resolution and control.

How powerful is the Rega Elicit Mk5?

It delivers around 105W per channel into 8Ω and up to 162W into 4Ω, providing strong control and headroom for a wide range of loudspeakers.

What type of sound does the Rega Elicit Mk5 produce?

It delivers a clean, dynamic, and rhythmically engaging sound with excellent timing, strong bass control, and a natural midrange. It balances detail and musicality without sounding clinical.

Does the Rega Elicit Mk5 include a DAC or phono stage?

Yes. Unlike higher models like the Aethos, the Elicit Mk5 includes a built-in high-quality MM phono stage and a built-in DAC with digital inputs.

What digital inputs does the Elicit Mk5 include?

It includes optical and coaxial digital inputs, allowing connection to streamers, CD transports, TVs (via converter), and other digital sources.

What phono stage is built into the Elicit Mk5?

It includes a built-in moving magnet (MM) phono stage designed for compatibility with cartridges such as Rega Nd3, Nd5, and Nd7.

Can the Rega Elicit Mk5 drive difficult speakers?

Yes. It offers strong current delivery and control, allowing it to handle a wide range of floorstanding and standmount speakers with confidence.

How does the Elicit Mk5 compare to the Elex Mk4?

The Elicit Mk5 offers more power, better refinement, improved separation, and the addition of a built-in DAC and MM phono stage for greater system flexibility.

How does the Elicit Mk5 compare to the Aethos?

The Aethos is more powerful, more transparent, and more high-end overall, but the Elicit Mk5 offers greater functionality with its built-in DAC and phono stage.

What type of speakers pair well with the Elicit Mk5?

It works well with quality standmounts and smaller to mid-sized floorstanders that benefit from good control, timing, and clarity.

What type of music does the Elicit Mk5 excel with?

It performs strongly across all genres, particularly rock, jazz, acoustic, and electronic music where rhythm, dynamics, and clarity are important.

Is the Rega Elicit Mk5 suitable for vinyl and digital systems?

Yes. With both a built-in MM phono stage and DAC, it is well suited to hybrid systems combining turntables and digital sources.

What makes the Elicit Mk5 design philosophy important?

It follows Rega’s focus on simplicity in the signal path, reducing unnecessary circuitry to preserve timing accuracy and musical coherence.

Is the Rega Elicit Mk5 suitable for high-end systems?

Yes. It sits at the upper end of Rega’s integrated amplifier range and works well in high-quality systems, especially where convenience and versatility are important.