Rega Isis CD Player & DAC

Name: Rega Isis CD Player & DAC
Brand: Rega
Price: 18500.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$18,500.00

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Rega’s flagship CD player, the Isis, is a product manufactured to the highest achievable quality inside and out including Rega’s own unique CD technology and a custom solid anodised aluminium case weighing in at a notable 19 kg! We hope you enjoy this very special CD player; we have spent a very long time creating it, drawing on our many years of experience in specialist hi-fi manufacturing.

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Specifications

Frequency Response 17 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
THD+Noise < 0.0013%
Wavelength 780 nm
Digital Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Power Consumption 23 W
Mains Fuses (230 V Version) Analogue T500 mA / Digital T-500 mA
Mains Fuses (115 V Version) Analogue T-1A / Digital T-1A
Dimensions (W × H × D) 434 × 112 × 350 mm
Weight 19 kg

The Rega ISIS is a digital audio player that is worthy of being on the top shelf with the world’s best components.

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Rega’s flagship reference CD player

The Isis reference CDP features discrete class A operational amplifiers and filters optimised for sonic performance. Using twin Burr Brown DACs running in parallel dual mono mode, offering wide dynamic range with exceptionally low distortion.

Key Features

Discrete Class A operational amplifiers and filters
Optimised for sonic performance
Audio grade electrolytic capacitors
Rega ‘K Power’ smoothing capacitors
Wide dynamic range, low distortion
Rega custom designed and CNC machined aluminium case work
Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

Analogue section

The analogue section employs two Burr Brown PCM1794 digital to analogue converters, running in a parallel dual mono mode, driving a high performance discrete class A current to voltage amplifier.

This combination generates an exceptionally wide dynamic range, low distortion, and linear signal. This drives an enhanced discrete Class A output amplifier. The circuit is fully balanced from the digital to analogue converters to the balanced analogue XLR outputs.

Digital section

The digital section is blue printed and selected, with major improvements to the mechanism, optical amplifier, DSP core, PLL, master clock & motor power supplies. Another 10 separate power supply regulators are used in the digital circuit.

This revolutionary player has been five years in design. Rega, together with its design partners have pioneered a highly advanced servo controller that uses the latest signal processing techniques to ensure that the raw data that is recovered from the disc is of the very highest quality. Because our fully digital servo can use highly advanced algorithms, the laser spot is kept in the optimum position for data recovery in terms of focus, size and tracking.

Who is this for?

The Rega Isis CD Player & DAC is designed for serious CD collectors and high-end audiophiles who want a reference-level digital source that treats CD replay as a true high-fidelity format, not an afterthought. It’s aimed at listeners building complete reference systems where resolution, timing, and musical realism are the highest priorities.

Unlike the valve-based version, the standard Isis focuses on a pure solid-state analogue output stage, using discrete Class A circuitry and carefully designed filtering to preserve signal integrity without adding colouration. The result is a presentation that is highly detailed, controlled, and exceptionally clean, while still retaining natural musical flow and cohesion.

What is the Rega Isis CD Player & DAC designed to do?

The Rega Isis is a flagship reference CD player and standalone DAC designed to deliver extremely high-performance CD playback and digital conversion. It combines a precision CD transport with a high-end digital-to-analogue conversion stage for use as both a CD player and a DAC for external digital sources.

Is the Rega Isis just a CD player or also a DAC?

It is both. The Isis functions as a top-tier CD player and also includes multiple digital inputs, allowing it to operate as a high-end standalone DAC for other digital sources such as streamers or servers.

What makes the Rega Isis different from other CD players?

The Isis is built with a dual-mono architecture, extremely rigid transport mechanism, and highly optimised analogue output stage. It is designed to minimise jitter, reduce noise, and preserve the full resolution of digital recordings.

Does the Rega Isis support external digital inputs?

Yes. In addition to CD playback, it includes digital inputs so it can be used as a high-end DAC for other components such as music streamers, servers, or transports.

What type of DAC architecture does the Isis use?

It uses a high-performance dual-mono DAC design with carefully matched components and an optimised analogue output stage to maximise detail retrieval and musical realism.

What makes the CD transport in the Isis special?

The transport is engineered for extremely low vibration and precise disc reading, helping reduce timing errors (jitter) and ensuring stable, accurate data extraction from CDs.

What type of sound does the Rega Isis produce?

The Isis is known for its highly detailed yet natural presentation, combining exceptional resolution with smoothness, scale, and musical flow. It is designed to be both revealing and engaging.

Can the Rega Isis be used without a CD collection?

Yes. It can function purely as a DAC, meaning it can be used with streaming devices or digital transports even if you no longer use CDs.

Does the Rega Isis support high-resolution audio?

Yes. Through its DAC inputs, it supports high-resolution PCM formats, allowing playback of high-quality digital files from compatible sources.

Is the Rega Isis suitable for reference-level systems?

Yes. It is designed as a statement-level source component intended for high-end systems where maximum resolution, realism, and musical expression are required.

How does the Isis compare to standard CD players?

Compared to standard players, it offers significantly improved resolution, lower noise, better imaging, and a more refined analogue output stage, resulting in a more lifelike listening experience.

Does the Rega Isis include a valve stage?

No. Unlike the Valve Isis, the standard Isis uses a fully solid-state analogue output stage for maximum transparency and precision.

What type of system does the Rega Isis work best in?

It works best in high-end systems with quality preamplification and amplification, where its detail retrieval and dynamic capability can be fully realised.

Can the Rega Isis be upgraded or expanded?

While the unit itself is not modular, it can be integrated into evolving systems and will remain relevant as other components are upgraded around it.