Rega has never been a company to rush. When they release a new piece of electronics, it’s because they’ve found a meaningful way to push performance forward — not simply refresh a product line. With the arrival of the Rega Mercury Pre-Amplifier and Rega Solis Power Amplifier, that philosophy is on full display. This pairing represents some of the most ambitious engineering ever to leave their Southend-on-Sea facility, and after spending time with them, it’s clear that Rega has delivered something genuinely special.

Both components are now in stock and available for demonstration at PJ HiFi, and we strongly encourage anyone considering an amplifier upgrade to come in for a listen.

Introducing the Rega Mercury — Precision in the Purest Form

The Mercury is Rega’s new flagship pre-amplifier, designed from the ground up to achieve an ultra-low noise floor, exceptional transparency, and the kind of effortless clarity that lets music breathe.

Rega has implemented a completely discrete analogue architecture, with carefully selected components and short, clean signal paths. What stands out immediately is the sense of calm authority. The Mercury doesn’t impose a character; instead, it reveals what’s already there.

What does it sound like?

  • Open, refined midrange with realistic vocal texture

  • Exceptional low-level detail — ambient cues, reverbs, and room information are effortlessly unveiled

  • Silky, extended treble that never turns aggressive

  • Precise imaging with a soundstage that locks performers in place

The Mercury excels at staying out of its own way. It hands the signal to the Solis with grace and absolute composure.

The Rega Solis — Power with Control, Grip, and Musical Flow

If the Mercury is finesse, the Solis Power Amplifier is authority. Delivering serious current delivery and stable power reserves, Solis is built to drive real-world loudspeakers with ease — but in true Rega fashion, it’s never gratuitous or overblown.

This is not “hi-fi for show”; it’s engineering that serves the music.

The sound of the Solis:

  • Punchy, agile bass that gives music real physical presence

  • Dynamic grip that keeps complex passages organised

  • Effortless scale — it opens up recordings with width and height

  • Beautiful tonal balance, neither warm nor bright, just genuinely natural

Together, the Mercury and Solis form a system that feels coherent, powerful, and unforced. They’re the kind of components that make you forget about equipment and simply listen.

The Magic of the Pairing

Listening to the Mercury/Solis combination is a little intoxicating. There’s a synergy at play — a sense that both units were voiced with each other in mind:

  • The Mercury’s transparency lets the Solis fully express its dynamic capabilities.

  • The Solis’s control gives the Mercury’s delicate detail a solid foundation.

  • Imaging becomes three-dimensional, with layers of depth rarely heard at this level.

  • Bass is tight, tuneful, and integrated — no sluggish overhang, just precise movement.

It’s the kind of upgrade that makes familiar albums feel freshly mastered.

Who Is This System For?

Anyone who values analogue purity, musical flow, and a natural presentation will find the Mercury and Solis deeply rewarding. They shine with vinyl (unsurprisingly, given Rega’s heritage), but they are equally revealing with high-quality digital sources.

If you own Rega speakers or something like Spendor, Kudos, PMC, or ATC, the synergy is fantastic. The Mercury/Solis pairing has the transparency and drive to let these speakers perform at their best.

Now Available to Hear at PJ HiFi

We now have the Rega Mercury and Solis on permanent demonstration, and we’d love to guide you through a proper listening session in our demo room.

If you’re exploring your next amplification upgrade — or simply curious about what Rega’s newest electronics can achieve — this duo deserves your time.

Book a listening session or drop by anytime.

This is the finest electronic work Rega has produced to date, and it’s a pleasure to share it.