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Rega Mercury Preamplifier and Solis Power Amplifier Finally Available

07.01.2026 06:36 | ~1 minute read

British audio company Rega Research introduced the Mercury preamplifier and Solis power amplifier at Munich's High End show - back in 2024. Now, at last, these newcomers are available.

Rega Mercury Preamplifier
Rega Mercury Preamplifier. Image source - (c) Rega

The Mercury Preamp features both analog and digital inputs served by a high-quality DAC. The Solis stereo power amplifier delivers 168 W per channel into 8 Ohms load. Hand-built to unlock the true potential of Hi-Fi systems, the Mercury achieves exceptionally low noise levels enabling outstanding dynamic range. The power supply features a large toroidal transformer - at 14 kg, the Mercury is no lightweight. Specified frequency response extends from 8 Hz to 28,000 Hz with THD+N of 0.001%.

The Solis Power Amplifier is designed to confidently drive the most demanding loudspeakers, positioned as the ideal partner for the Mercury. The fully balanced "dual-mono" architecture extends to the power supply: each power amplifier channel is fed by a separate toroidal transformer. The UK price is £6,950 each.

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Preamplifiers — Rega Mercury

  • Model name

    Mercury

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    4

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

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

    8

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

    28 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    0.001

  • Dimensions (mm)

    435 x 97 x 380

  • Weight (kg)

    14

  • Official link

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Power amplifiers stereo — Rega Solis

  • Model name

    Solis

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    820mV at 35kΩ (RCA), 1.64V at 26kΩ (XLR)

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    26 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    35 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Max current (A)

    N/A

  • Output power (8Ω) (W)

    168

  • Output power (4Ω) (W)

    305

  • Gain (dBu)

    33.3

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

    15

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

    30 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)

    0.015

  • Max power consumption (W)

    500

  • Damping factor

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    435 x 140 x 385

  • Weight (kg)

    24.8

  • Official link

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