Rega Mercury Reference Pre-Amplifier with DAC and Headphone Amp

Rega Mercury Reference Pre-Amplifier with DAC and Headphone Amp

The main development objective for the Rega Mercury was to create a no-compromise audio pre-amplifier. Hand-crafted to reveal the true potential of your hi-fi system, it delivers an ultra-low noise floor for exceptional dynamic range. Like the Solis, the Mercury is the culmination of almost four decades of Rega solid-state amplifier engineering. This fully featured reference pre-amplifier adds the convenience of a high-performance DAC, a discrete headphone amplifier, and a full-colour IPS display. Available now at Vinyl Sound Canada.

The art of silence

Capturing the detail in a quiet performance is key to an engaging sound. A well-engineered, clean pre-amplifier preserves subtle detail instead of masking it with unwanted noise. The Mercury uses fully discrete symmetrical circuitry in the core signal path to keep the noise floor exceptionally low, so the finest musical details come through with clarity and a natural sense of dynamics.

DAC, headphone amp, and control

A high-performance DAC with S/PDIF (coaxial and optical) and a galvanically isolated asynchronous USB input handles digital sources up to 24-bit/192kHz (USB up to 32-bit and DSD64 via DoP). A discrete headphone amplifier drives a wide range of headphones directly, while a full-colour IPS display and a custom backlit Orbit remote control make everyday use effortless. An automatic standby mode engages after 20 minutes with no signal.

Built to partner the Solis

Designed as a reference pre-amplifier, the Mercury pairs naturally with a Rega power amplifier such as the Solis for a full separates system, giving you the flexibility to build a high-end setup around a genuinely quiet, transparent preamp stage.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rega Mercury?
The Rega Mercury is a reference pre-amplifier hand-crafted in the UK to deliver an ultra-low noise floor and exceptional dynamic range. It combines fully discrete symmetrical pre-amp circuitry with a high-performance DAC, a discrete headphone amplifier, a full-colour IPS display, and a backlit Orbit remote in one unit.

Does the Rega Mercury have a built-in DAC?
Yes. The Mercury includes a high-performance DAC with S/PDIF coaxial and optical inputs and a galvanically isolated asynchronous USB input, handling PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz (USB up to 32-bit) and DSD64 via DoP, so you can connect computers, streamers, and disc players directly.

Can I use headphones with the Mercury?
Yes. The Mercury has a discrete headphone amplifier that outputs up to 2.5W into 33 ohms and 0.5W into 240 ohms, with very low distortion, so it drives a wide range of headphones directly from the front panel.

What power amplifier pairs with the Mercury?
The Mercury is designed as a reference pre-amplifier and pairs naturally with a Rega power amplifier such as the Solis for a full separates system. It connects to any power amplifier via its balanced or unbalanced outputs.

Does the Rega Mercury include a phono stage?
The Mercury is a line-level and digital reference pre-amplifier. To play a turntable, connect it through an external phono stage or a turntable with a built-in phono preamp. Vinyl Sound Canada can recommend a matching Rega phono stage for your system.

Where can I buy the Rega Mercury in Canada?
The Rega Mercury is available at Vinyl Sound Canada with Canada-wide shipping. Order online or visit our showroom for a demonstration and expert system matching.

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