Aethos
The Aethos stereo amplifier is housed in a brand new, custom designed case. Employing four 160 W 16 Amp output transistors per channel, this delivers 156 W per channel into 6 Ω. The Aethos is a dual mono design using a custom wound toroidal transformer and regulated supplies for the sensitive amplification and driver stages. The pre-amplifier stage uses class-A discrete circuitry throughout. The Aethos is a no compromise product with one goal, to deliver your music as faithfully as possible.
Design Innovation
Our time, effort and money have been spent on developing the circuit and construction, utilizing the highest specification of components throughout. As part of the design we have included useful features such as the switchable direct input and preamplifier output, to enable the new Aethos amplifier to be used in a wide combination of systems. The headphone socket has been integrated such that the speaker switching is performed by the output mute relay as so not to obstruct the signal path and degrade the sound quality.
We have taken the design concepts underpinning the multi award winning and hugely successful Elex-R and Elicit-R and propelled the performance to the next level and beyond with a 125watt dual mono design with features such as fully discrete FET based line amplifier, polypropylene capacitors throughout the signal path, K-Power reservoir capacitors, power amplifier regulated supply and a high current output stage comprising of four 160w Sanken output transistors per channel.
Key Features
- 156 W per channel into 6 Ω (125 W per channel into 8 Ω)
- Dual mono design
- 5 Line inputs
- Headphone socket
- Remote control
- Direct input
- Record out
- Pre-amp out
- Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
Technical 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
- 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
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
433 x 95 x 360 mm (including speaker terminals)
- Weight
17.5 kg
For full technical specifications, download Aethos User Manual (multi-lingual) below.
Downloads
- Aethos User Manual (multi-lingual) 532KB pdf
Environmental Labelling of Packaging
It doesn’t matter what kind of speaker you are using, Rega’s Aethos gives you a unique combination of engagement, enthusiasm and joy … Fantastic sound quality, highly musical, and excellent balance.
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- Custom designed smoked dust cover
- Reference EBLT drive belt
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- Rega Solaris system remote included
- Rega’s advanced CD technology
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- Rega ‘K-Power’ smoothing capacitors
- Custom designed reference case
- CNC reference remote control
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- Custom designed reference case
- CNC reference remote control
- 1/4 wave transmission line enclosure
- ‘Environment match’ adjustment feature
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- Integrated BMR driver technology
- Rega designed tweeter handmade ZRR10 HF Unit
- Real wood veneer
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Lifetime Limited Warranty
All Rega products carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Every product we make is designed and assembled in the UK to the highest possible standard. This warranty covers confirmed manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, or parts that are considered consumable. Any unauthorised modifications or failure to follow the Rega recommended guidelines in the product manual may invalidate the warranty. Due to local laws, warranties may vary by country in which units are sold. Please contact your Rega retailer or distributor for warranty details. Your statutory rights are not affected.