Rega Elex MK4 + Wharfedale EVO 4.3 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.

Wharfedale Evo 4.3

Wharfedale Evo 4.3 3 way Speakers are a more compact floorstanding speaker in the Evo range of speakers developed by Wharfedale.

Featuring high performing AMT, soft dome mid-range, SSLP bass reflex system and solid cabinet construction to provide excellently efficient and realistic audio reproduction.

Advanced Technology for less

The highly regarded brand Wharfedale have harnessed technologies and components from the Elysian project models to incorporate into this new range of speakers, which have been designed to be available at a more accessible level.

Air Motion Transformer

Wharfedale Evo 4.3 specifically focuses on implementing Air Motion Transformer tweeter technology for low distortion levels and improved dynamics and resolution.

Sleek Design

The Evo series of speakers are visually stunning and have a tastefully sleek look about them that will remain stylish for years to come. Available in three colour options; walnut, white wood and black, the speakers are designed to fit whatever your taste preference may be.

Durable materials

Not only this, the Evo range incorporate Kevlar fibres which are strong yet lightweight for the woven cone alongside a low-distortion motor system which is fitted with a low-loss rubber surround to produce the most natural-sounding and immersive sound experience.

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

Wharfedale EVO 4.3
3-way floorstanding speaker
wall-mounted installation possible by bass reflex in the base
2 x 130 mm bass driver
1 x 50mm midrange driver
55x80mm AMT tweeter
90 dB efficiency
25 - 150 watts of recommended amplifier power
4 ohms impedance
Frequency range 45Hz-24kHz
Dimensions (HxWxD) 875 x 235 x (295 + 10) mm
Weight per speaker 17.5 kg