Vinyl Asylum: REVIEW: Rega FONO Phono Preamp by SirAnthony

Model:	FONO
Category:	Phono Preamp
Suggested Retail Price:	$400 (Canadian)
Description:	Moving Magnet Phono Stage
Manufacturer URL:	Rega
Manufacturer URL:	Rega

Review by SirAnthony ( A ) on May 01, 2004 at 02:50:34
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This review will be short as there is not alot to elaborate on the Rega Fono. It is a good entry level fono stage. It had a good ballanced overall sound. After trying a couple of new fono stages I realized the Rega could be more detailed. That is not nessisarily a bad thing. Somtimes those details can be a bit much. Especially if you have speakers that are also very detailed. This fono stage is alot of fun to crank up to high volumes. For those times when your not so consened about being an audiophile. The real steel is the Antique Sound Labs Mini Fono. At $250 this is a must have.

Product Weakness: Could be more detailed
Product Strengths: Overall adequate sound

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Integra DTR 5.3
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DV P75, ASL mini fono, Rega fono
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	MMF-7 MMF-5
Speakers:	Axiom M80 front. Boston Acoustics VR950 rear. Paradigm center and a Def Tech sub.
Cables/Interconnects:	Homy don't play dat
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Jazz, soul
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Could be more detailed
Product Strengths:	Overall adequate sound