Rega Fono Mini A2D MK2 Review - Best Budget Phono Preamp?

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[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

I can personally recommend the Rega Fono box mk5. Very exciting and detailed with a brilliant soundstage.

[@leatherfacex666]

For $5 more, the Ifi Zen Phono Preamp blows this away. And also is capable of working with MM and MC cartridges. Build quality is also much better. And aesthetically, way nicer. No usb connection, but honestly, not a necessary thing to have.

[@soundmatters]

Another one on my review list 🎶🎧

[@PedroMiguel-if3ll]

Your math is wrong. The Rega is £110 and the basic model of Ifi Zen Phono is £200. Ifi Zen Phono 3 is £250. 2024 prices.

[@leatherfacex666]

@@PedroMiguel-if3ll this comment is 9 months old. My math wasn’t wrong then. But, ok? Also, you’re commenting in pounds, not USD. Figure it out.

[@PedroMiguel-if3ll]

@@leatherfacex666 Even 9 months ago, there was always a big difference in price, not just $5. And yes, I am referencing UK British Pounds, but the same applies if you buy in US

[@leatherfacex666]

@@PedroMiguel-if3ll the Rega is $195 and the ifi is $200. That’s what I commented on and the price is the same today. Kindly, bug off.

[@labdesign359]

Rega gives a more musical dynamic compared to my built-in phono in my Linn DSM.

[@soundmatters]

Nice! 🎶🎧 enjoy the music

[@brunohebert1351]

Nice record by the way. Yes - Fragile

[@soundmatters]

Love that album 🎶🎧

[@raffaelefilella6461]

what would you pick between rega fono mini and project phono box (mm/mc) ?

[@soundmatters]

Both great affordable options. It really depends if you want the USB connectivity and if you want the upgrade path option to moving coil. If you have a Rega turntable, I'd probably lean to the fono mini, if not, and you don't want USB, then the Pro-Ject.

[@EnsembleEconomique]

where is the video showing the rega being used with audacity to rip vinyl? i see only the video using the SSL.

[@soundmatters]

Here you go. Includes both: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4PVhWaHa5yMjpI&lc=UgyhzYV2TtrZ7qGaPsN4AaABAg

[@jedi-mic]

A better phono stage by far is the The spartan 5 150£ spartan15 330£ yeah I got you don't have USB connection but a cheap box for 20 pounds could be used

[@soundmatters]

Great - I'll check it out

[@intoitreviews]

Bummer it's only MM...

[@soundmatters]

Great sounding option if you only plan on running MM. But yes - it doesn't give you that upgrade option if that's what you're looking for.

[@EclecticMusicMan]

Not even close to the iFi zen phono, arguably the best phono stage under £500

[@soundmatters]

One I'd like to hear

[@EclecticMusicMan]

@@soundmatters you won’t be disappointed