Rega Brio vs PS Audio Sprout100

PS Audio Sprout100 review

The Sprout100 has almost the same power output as its opponent. 50W vs 58W at 8 Ohms. Connection options are somewhat limited by the miniature size of the Sprout 100, but at the same time there is a phono input (for MM cartridges), a linear stereo input and a stereo output, a monaural output to a subwoofer, a headphone output of 6.3 mm, a digital optical input and USB Type B. Built-in digital The analog converter can work with PCM signal up to 384 kHz / 24 bit and DSD 128. For fans of forced low frequencies, the Bass Boost function is provided. The kit includes a remote control. Acoustic connection is provided only with banana connectors. But the good news is that a set of these all-metal connectors comes complete with an amplifier.

Rega Brio review

Brio is made in an elegant aluminum case, consisting of massive metal sidewalls (in combination - cooling radiators), which are connected by lower and upper covers. On the front panel of “piano” black plastic there is a power button, a headphone jack, an input switching button and a volume knob. The amplifier is equipped with an input for a vinyl player, four line inputs and an output to the recorder. The built-in RIAA corrector is designed to work with MM type heads; for MC heads, an external matching transformer is needed.

PS Audio Sprout100 pros & cons

Rega Brio pros & cons