Rega Isis

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Anybody using the Rega Isis cd player if you are what are they like and what amp are you using.

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Been using a Isis ss for about 7 years now , matched with a Rega Osiris. As you would expect a perfect match.

After all this time i decided to try a valve Isis , just to see if it could improve on the ss one. Well for me all i could say it was different but i definitely preferred the ss. Found it to be more dynamic and realistic , but guess it depends on what sort of sound you want.

But like a tank with a lifetime warranty , and the 2 spare transports Rega keep for every unit gives a lot of confidence for a long life.

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Thanks for reply I might try demo with my 300dr 252 and see what happens.

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I ran an Isis with a 252 & 300DR. I really enjoyed it but try a better IC than the supplied Couple as they do hold it back quite a bit. I used Atlas Mavros as recommended by a dealer and they really opened the Isis up.

I only moved on from the Isis to a CD555 after upgrading to a 552/500 combo. That should give you an idea off how good the Isis is.

Can’t endorse it anymore than that!

Cheers, Rack.

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One of the best cd players around period. I owned it when i decided to downsize from Naim. If I still wanted cd as my main source , I would revisit the Isis again without a shadow of a doubt.

Pity they didnt update the dac to 24 bit for use with other sources, which would have given it even more appeal. Eg use the dac with a streaming transport. There were more outputs than inputs for some reason and it appeared on the cusp of the computer/ streaming technology as things were still evolving.

Only gone up by £300 in about 10 years of being in production. Ndx2 went up £300 in one year alone.

Also when you buy it with the Osiris you get a £1000 off. Great company Rega for many reasons and a shining example to all.

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Thanks I do have atlas mavros rca is this what you are talking about.

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Yeah, that’s the one. You’re all set!

Cheers, Rack.

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Agree with all of that. They go for ‘relative’ peanuts used making them a serious bargain. The build quality and finish on the Rega reference kit is superb too and Rega are a great company to deal with.

Cheers, Rack.

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Hi the remote for isis will this work 252 or will I need both remotes.

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Just realised you’ve got 2 Isis threads running?

@Richard.Dane - could you combine @Hawkmoon threads if possible?

Cheers, Rack.

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Would the Rega Isis work well with 300dr 252,anybody hear this combination.?

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RackKit in your other Isis thread:

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:+1:

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Hi will the isis remote work the 252 or do I need both remotes?

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This I do not know, @RackKit will :slight_smile:

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I just used the remote Rega supplied to operate the CD player and the Naim remote for the 252.

I can’t remember there being a volume control for the Isis on the remote.

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Hawkmoon, I’ve merged your two threads. Please try to keep posts to the one thread rather than starting more on the same issue.

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The Rega Osiris remote works both Isis and Osiris [volume and input switching] , now whether that would work on Naim gear i dont know.

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I would imagine the isis remote would have no volume, so the 252 remote i still need for volume. I am trying to get a home demo for isis I will be keeping my 300dr 252 if I go down that root.

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I seem to remember a Narcom 4 would control the volume on a Rega Cursa so it would be reasonable to expect the Rega remote to control the volume on a Naim amp, not so hopeful when it comes to mute but maybe. Nothing else though, so not mono, balance or input.