Rega Elex MK4 + Monitor Audio Silver 200 Hi-Fi System Package

ELEX MK4 

The Elex MK4 is a high performance stereo integrated amplifier designed to deliver the purest musical performance. Housed in a brand new case to match the rest of the Rega range, the MK4 builds on previous Rega designs using our multi-award winning class A/B power amplifier circuit which delivers an impressive 72W per channel into 8Ω loads (90W into 6Ω). New rear connectivity options are available with the Elex MK4 now including a Rega DAC circuit with two digital inputs and a high quality headphone output conveniently located on the front panel.

Bringing your music to life

The Elex MK4 is capable of driving difficult loudspeakers with ease and will integrate perfectly into any audio system by offering a wider range of connectivity options. In addition to the line level, digital inputs and a high quality moving magnet phono stage,  you will also find Pre-out and Record Out functionality alongside a headphone output. Special attention has been paid to the selection of key audio components. Discrete circuitry, high quality relays, polypropylene capacitors and Sanken output transistors are used throughout the design. 

KEY FEATURES

• 72 W per channel into 8 Ω / 90 W into 6 Ω
• High quality moving magnet phono stage
• High performance Rega DAC circuit for digital inputs
• 2 x Digital inputs - 1 x optical and 1 x Co-Axial
• Headphone output
• 4 Line level inputs
• New custom design case
• Thermal Cut-Out

PRODUCT DETAILS

AMPLIFICATION CIRCUIT

Our engineers have re-engineered the entire ELEX circuit board to optimise performance. MK4 builds on previous Rega designs by using our multi-award-winning Class A/B power amplifier circuit to deliver a powerful 72W per channel into 8Ω loads. This power is provided by a quiet multi-stage linear supply whilst supply rails for digital and analogue sections are galvanically isolated.

DIGITAL CIRCUIT / DAC

The DAC is based closely on the hugely successful Rega DAC-R circuit. The galvanically/optically isolated digital inputs utilise a Wolfson S/PDIF receiver IC to provide exceptional detail and clarity from any connected source. Output is provided by a Wolfson DAC and Rega designed discrete line-driver circuit. Our engineers have worked exceptionally hard to ensure that the analogue side of the circuit is not affected in any way by the introduction of digital inputs.

MM PHONO STAGE

A high performance Rega designed integrated moving magnet (MM) phono stage is carefully built into the circuit. The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to minimise interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

We have taken great care to incorporate the headphone socket on the Elex MK4. This has been configured such that the speaker switching is performed by the output mute relay to avoid obstructing the signal path ensuring no loss of performance when it is not in use.

CUSTOM CASE

The new custom case design and construction brings the Elex MK4 inline with the rest of the Rega range and provides improved heat dissipation by using the entire case as an ultra efficient heat sink.

PROTECTION

The Elex MK4 includes Thermal Cut-Out, short circuit protection and DC protection to prevent the risk of damage from excess heat, excessive currents or short circuits.

Silver 200

The Silver 200’s sleek appearance makes it a truly compact and attractive floorstander, blending audiophile performance with lifestyle proportions.

A pair of Monitor Audio’s unique 5¼-inch C-CAM RST bass drivers share the duties of delivering bass and mid/bass. Configured as a two-and-a-half way system both electrically and acoustically, you will be amazed at the magical sound quality that this slimline can produce in your home.

The two bass drivers operate in separate acoustic chambers within the enclosure to provide differential tuning and are divided optimally with crossovers to ensure both bass drivers contribute to the lower frequencies. This ensures only the mid-range crosses over with the tweeter and results in a consistent and precise image, on and off axis. This configuration delivers performance approaching a three-way design whilst ensuring higher efficiency and extended low frequency, yet in a smaller cabinet.

The drive units are constructed with massive magnetic systems capable of deep bass extension. The low-frequency response has been engineered to provide smooth roll-off without exhibiting any of the usual ‘overhang’, meaning that the Silver 200 can be sited close to a wall and provide the ideal blend of domesticity and blazing performance. Diminutive for a floorstander, this model is no slouch. The Silver 200 is a serious audiophile speaker with amazing drive and incredible musicality. The engineering challenge was to create a smaller box with bigger sound; with the Silver 200, Monitor Audio achieves that goal so that you can enjoy your music and films with convincing realism.

This product is now available to use with home theatre design software, The Cinema Designer. Read more.

Technology

• Two-and-a-half-way, three-driver configuration
• Differentially-tuned acoustic system means high efficiency with powerful low-frequency extension
• New 25 mm C-CAM, (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium) tweeter featuring vented Neo magnet system optimised for lower distortion and cleaner sounding highs
• New 5¼-inch bass and 5¼-inch bass/mid drivers with ‘dished’ C-CAM cone profile for better damping and improved mid-range clarity
• RST Cone profile for improved diaphragm rigidity and lower distortion
• Unique-build ring/voice coil-cone coupling mechanism (DCF) optimised to reduce high-frequency cone break-up and increasing the critical voice coil circumferential rigidity

Rega Elex MK4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Amplifier Output (at rated 230/115 V Supply voltage)
72 W into 8 Ω
90 W into 6 Ω

Dimensions (W × H × D)
432 x 82 x 340 (D includes loudspeaker terminals)

Weight
11 Kg

Supported Sampling Rates
32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

Supported Bit Depths
16 to 24 bit

Power Consumption
250 W at 1dB below clip into 8Ω

Output Sensitivity (at rated inputs)
Record Output 164mV
Pre-amplifier Output 625mV

Monitor Audio Silver 200 
System Format   21/2-way
Frequency Response (-6 dB)   38 Hz – 35 kHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M)   89 dB
Nominal Impedance   8 ohms
Minimum Impedance   4.7 ohms @ 182 Hz
Maximum SPL   114 dBA (pair)
Power Handling (RMS)   150 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements   60 – 150 W
Bass Alignment   
Dual chamber bass reflex with differential tuning. Twin HiVe II port system

Crossover Frequency
LF: 700 Hz
MF/HF: 2.9 kHz

Drive Unit Complement
1 x 51/4" C-CAM RST bass driver
1 x 51/4" C-CAM RST bass/mid driver
1 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter

Cabinet Dimensions (Excluding Grille and Terminals)
885 x 165 x 240 mm
3413/16 x 61/2 x 97/16"
External Dimensions (Including Grille and Terminals)
885 x 165 x 269 mm
3413/16 x 61/2 x 109/16"
External Dimensions (Including Out-Rigger Plates, Feet and Spikes)
918 x 232 x 307 mm
361/8 x 91/8 x 121/16"
Weight (each)   14.6 kg