{"product_id":"rega-mercury","title":"Rega Mercury","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRega Mercury – Reference Preamp with DAC \u0026amp; Headphone Amp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Mercury is a no-compromise solid-state pre-amplifier built to unlock the full resolution of a high-end hi-fi system. With a fully discrete symmetrical signal path, an ultra-low noise floor, a high-performance DAC with USB and S\/PDIF inputs, and a discrete headphone amplifier, it’s designed to preserve micro-detail and dynamic contrast with effortless control—available at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-low noise, reference design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserves subtle detail and dynamics by keeping the noise floor exceptionally low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully discrete symmetrical signal path:\u003c\/strong\u003e Differential, fully symmetrical topology engineered for high linearity and minimal distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance DAC onboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports USB plus S\/PDIF coaxial and optical inputs for flexible digital integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanically isolated asynchronous USB:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces noise transfer from source devices and supports high-resolution PCM and DSD64 (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete headphone amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e High voltage\/current drive to handle both low- and high-impedance headphones with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-colour IPS display + Orbit remote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear visual feedback and convenient, backlit remote control from the listening position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercury is built for listeners who want transparency without edge, and control without masking detail. Its ultra-quiet architecture helps reveal room ambience, texture in vocals, and fine harmonic structure, while the integrated DAC and headphone amp make it easy to build a clean, streamlined system around a single reference-grade control centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\/PDIF coaxial + optical (16–24-bit, 32–192 kHz); USB (16–32-bit, 44.1–192 kHz PCM or DSD64 DoP, asynchronous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × balanced line in; unbalanced line inputs for inputs 2–5 plus record in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced pre out; unbalanced pre out; record out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 0.001% @ 1 kHz (2 V unbalanced \/ 4 V balanced, 0 dB gain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp frequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Hz to 28 kHz (-0.5 dB points, 0 dB gain, balanced in\/out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 0.0045% @ 1 kHz, 0 dBFS, 2 V pre out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone max level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 W @ 33 Ω (0.1% THD+N); 0.5 W @ 240 Ω (0.1% THD+N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 W (auto-standby after 20 minutes with no signal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.5 × 9.7 × 38.0 cm (W × H × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Mercury pre-amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrbit remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × AAA batteries (for remote)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrewdriver (for Orbit remote batteries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference mains lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × trigger cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouple 3 interconnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for reference stereo systems needing a quiet, transparent control centre; mixed digital\/analogue setups; and listeners who want a serious preamp plus a high-quality DAC and headphone solution in one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with power amplifiers via balanced or unbalanced pre outs, and digital sources via USB, optical, or coaxial S\/PDIF. Suitable for a wide range of headphones thanks to the discrete headphone amplifier output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally low noise floor for highly resolving systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated DAC with USB + optical\/coax inputs for clean system simplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete headphone amp with strong drive for varied headphone loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced architecture and high linearity design focused on minimal distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB input supports up to 192 kHz PCM (higher sample rates require another digital source path)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-size chassis requires proper rack space and ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a reference-grade preamp that prioritises silence, resolution, and system flexibility—while adding DAC and headphone capability in one unit—the Rega Mercury is a serious centrepiece for a high-end setup, available at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54596070310156,"sku":"R-MERCURY","price":8499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/MERCURY_GALLERY_2__1.jpg?v=1765807896","url":"https:\/\/soundium.com\/ro\/products\/rega-mercury","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}