{"product_id":"rega-mercury","title":"Rega Mercury","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-431\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-431\"\u003eRega Mercury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-431\"\u003e is Rega's flagship reference-grade preamplifier, designed to pair directly with their matching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-431\"\u003eSolis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-431 citation-end-431\"\u003e stereo power amplifier.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-430 citation-end-430\"\u003eIt represents the upper tier of Rega’s two-channel electronics, combining a fully discrete line stage with an integrated high-performance DAC and a dedicated headphone amplifier.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCore Architecture \u0026amp; Design Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5608c29ce7cd2ae5-67\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiscrete Audio Circuitry:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-429 citation-end-429\"\u003eThe core analogue audio path uses fully discrete, symmetrical DC-coupled circuitry designed to minimize noise and phase distortion.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-428 citation-end-428\"\u003eIt employs elevated power supply voltages (~60% higher than typical preamps) to ensure generous dynamic headroom.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-428 citation-end-428\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVolume Control:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-427 citation-end-427\"\u003eFeatures an active volume control topology built around the Alps Blue Velvet RK27 pot, adapted with discrete driver stages for precise channel tracking and transparency.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-428 citation-end-428\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-427 citation-end-427\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConnection Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-426\"\u003eWhile the unit includes balanced XLR inputs and outputs, Rega intentionally recommends using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-426\"\u003eunbalanced RCA connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-426 citation-end-426\"\u003e for peak performance.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-425 citation-end-425\"\u003eThe internal core is natively unbalanced, meaning the XLR ports utilize extra balancing circuits.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-428 citation-end-428\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-427 citation-end-427\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-425 citation-end-425\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo Built-In Phono Stage:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-424 citation-end-424\"\u003eUnusually for Rega, the Mercury is strictly a line-level preamp.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-423\"\u003eIt is intended to be fed by high-end standalone phono stages, such as the flagship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-423\"\u003eRega Aura MC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-423 citation-end-423\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565117313186,"sku":null,"price":14002.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/REMercury-1.webp?v=1791046952","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/rega-mercury","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}