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Phonostages — Rega ARIA MK3 MM/MC

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Rega ARIA MK3 MM/MC
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The ARIA MK3 MM/MC is a phono stage from Rega, built to accommodate both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges with flexible stepped MC loading. The ARIA MK3 MM/MC brings Rega's considered engineering to dedicated dual-cartridge-type phono preamplification.

Key specs that matter

Two single-ended inputs are provided. Current-sensing input impedance is 47 ohms for MM or stepped selection at 70, 100, 150, or 400 ohms for MC. Output impedance is 100 ohms. Frequency response spans 13Hz to 70,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. At 218 x 78 x 315mm and 3.1kg, the ARIA MK3 MM/MC maintains a manageable, dual-cartridge-type phono-stage chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a clean, dependable phono-stage performance reflecting the flexible stepped MC loading selection, accommodating both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges within one dedicated phono stage.

Pairing

The stepped 70-400-ohm MC loading selection accommodates a range of moving-coil cartridges precisely, alongside the fixed 47-ohm MM setting.

Alternatives

Rega's own AOS MC offers a dedicated MC-only alternative within the same broader phono-stage catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    ARIA MK3 MM/MC

  • Inputs (balanced)

    N/A

  • Inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)

    47 (ММ) + 70, 100, 150, 400 (МС)

  • MM/MC voltage input impedance (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (Ω)

    100

  • Gain (dB)

    N/A

  • Playback EQ curves accuracy (dB)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    13

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    70 000

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    218 x 78 x 315

  • Weight (kg)

    3.1

  • Official link

    https://www.rega.co.uk/products/aria-mk3

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