Phonostages — Rega AURA MC

The AURA MC is a phono stage from Rega, built specifically for moving-coil cartridges with a comprehensive five-position stepped loading selection. The AURA MC brings Rega's considered engineering to dedicated MC phono preamplification.

Key specs that matter

One single-ended input is provided. MC current-sensing input impedance offers a comprehensive stepped selection at 50, 100, 150, 300, or 400 ohms - a wider range than the AOS MC's four positions. Gain is 69.5dB - a substantial figure suited to low-output moving-coil cartridges. Frequency response spans 13.5Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is 0.03%. At 350 x 435 x 88mm and 13kg, the AURA MC represents a more substantial commitment than the AOS MC.

Sound and use context

Expect a clean, dependable phono-stage performance reflecting the substantial 69.5dB gain combined with the comprehensive five-position MC loading selection, suited specifically to low-output moving-coil cartridges.

Pairing

The comprehensive 50-400-ohm five-position MC loading selection accommodates a wide range of moving-coil cartridges precisely.

Alternatives

Rega's own AOS MC offers a more compact, lighter alternative within the same broader MC phono-stage catalogue.