{"product_id":"rega-mercury-reference-pre-amplifier","title":"Rega Mercury Reference Pre-Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the detail in a quiet performance is key to delivering an engaging sound. The Mercury is Rega's flagship pre-amplifier — the largest by component count and most complex electronic product Rega has ever created — representing nearly four decades of solid-state amplifier engineering expertise. With an ultra-low noise floor that reveals exceptional dynamic range and preserves the most subtle performance details, the Mercury sets a new benchmark for what a reference pre-amplifier can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tittle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Discrete Symmetrical Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-subcontent\"\u003eThe Mercury's core signal path uses fully discrete, symmetrical circuitry — the same design philosophy that has driven Rega's amplifier range for decades, taken to its ultimate conclusion. Every component has been individually selected to achieve the lowest possible noise and distortion, resulting in a pre-amplifier that gets out of the way of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tittle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance DAC with Multiple Digital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-subcontent\"\u003eThe Mercury features a high-specification DAC with both S\/PDIF (coaxial and optical) and galvanically isolated asynchronous USB inputs, supporting up to 32-bit\/192kHz PCM and DSD64 via DoP. This makes the Mercury a genuine one-box solution for both analogue and digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tittle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-subcontent\"\u003eA fully discrete headphone amplifier is built into the Mercury, capable of delivering up to 9V \/ 2.5W into 33Ω — enough power to drive even the most demanding headphones with authority and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tittle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-subcontent\"\u003eHand-crafted in the UK, the Mercury features a CNC machined aluminium case and an Alps Blue Velvet RK27 volume control in a symmetrical configuration. DC-coupled main outputs with comprehensive protection circuitry monitor both the main and headphone outputs at all times. A full-colour IPS display and custom backlit Orbit remote control complete the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tittle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Partner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-subcontent\"\u003eThe Mercury is designed to work in perfect synergy with the Rega Solis Reference Power Amplifier (168W per channel @ 8Ω), forming the heart of a reference-level system. It also pairs beautifully with other Rega Reference components including the Aura MC phono stage and Isis CD player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 0.001% @ 1kHz, 2V unbalanced or 4V balanced at 0dB gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8Hz (-0.5dB) to 28kHz (-0.5dB) at 0dB gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alps Blue Velvet RK27 (symmetrical configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC-coupled with protection circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 0.0045% @ 1kHz, 0dBFS 2V pre-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS\/PDIF (Coaxial \u0026amp; Optical):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–24 bit @ 32\/44.1\/48\/88.2\/96\/176.4\/192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB (Asynchronous, Galvanically Isolated):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–32 bit @ 44.1\/48\/88.2\/96\/176.4\/192 kHz PCM or DSD64 (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Level (33Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V \/ 2.5W @ 0.1% THD+N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Level (240Ω):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.85V \/ 0.5W @ 0.1% THD+N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 0.0035% @ 1kHz into 240Ω or 33Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4W (auto-activates after 20 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 435 × 97 × 380 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54790714884419,"sku":"RG-MERCURY","price":8449.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/4696\/7399\/files\/MERCURY_HERO_1.jpg__281_29.jpg?v=1788526448","url":"https:\/\/www.hifihut.ie\/products\/rega-mercury-reference-pre-amplifier","provider":"HiFiHut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}