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What combo for Rega Planar 3

Ok so a house move means we are going to have a shuffle around and so will have things set out differently

Currently have a Rega Planar 3 with the Ely's 2 cart, Marantz KI Pearl Lite Amp and the Diamond Speakers.

Now the setup is nice, but will need a slimmer amp with the move and unit that has been purchased. The Planar 3 will stay but looking for a nice smaller form integrated amp, the speakers will be going too. So looking to start to build a more long term setup.

Recently heard a Rega Brio and the sound difference compared to my amp was more open etc.

Thanks


bur70n
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viridian
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The Heed Elixir and Mission Cyrus are both nice small form factor amps. If you stream, a second hand Naim Unitiqute would be fantastic and it has a line level input so you could get a phono preamp for the Rega.

Good luck with the hunt!
helomech
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Any upgrade thread should include a budget. I like the Exposure 3010S2 -- a relatively small integrated with excellent sound and power. 
bur70n OP
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Budget around the £500 mark

Is there much difference between the Brio 2017 and the Brio R?

Seems some nice Cyrus but unsure on which one.

Also AudioLabs M-One but not sure about phonostage on that
bur70n OP
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Well went for the Brio in the end!
krocdoc
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The new Sprout 100 sounds perfect for this 
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viridian
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...if you call one day and seven hours after seeking input, “...in the end...”
bur70n OP
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It was the fact the unit I have bought was ex demo so over £100 off and the others that have been listed are a little more and sometimes a little hard to get and listen too, for where I am.I had the car yesterday and so a quick trip at lunchtime and it was well timed, everything aligned
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