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Contents
Introduction.............................................................................1
Design Innovation...................................................................2
Installation..............................................................................3
Ventilation...............................................................................4
DC and Short Circuit Protection.............................................5
Pre-amp Output and Power-Amp Input...................................6
Input Connections................................................................7-9
In Use..............................................................................10-12
Loudspeakers & Cable..........................................................13
Bi-amping....................................................................14
Specifications...........................................................15
Troubleshooting.....................................................16-20
Input sensitivity and pre-amp gain level................................21
Owners Log...........................................................................22
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Introduction
Your REGA amplifier has been designed to reproduce music
effectively and easily. The Mira 3 has been built to Rega’s
discriminating standards of reliability and quality to ensure many
years of musical enjoyment.
An amplifiers function is to boost the tiny signal generated by a
cartridge, CD player, or other source so that it can drive the
loudspeakers. It is vital that the amplifier achieves this without
changing the signal, which would distort the music. We have avoided
superfluous gadgets such as tone controls or a headphone socket as
they obstruct the signal path and degrade the produced sound
quality.
The REGA amplifiers incorporate remarkable and innovative design
ideas. For those interested in the technical details, these innovations
are described more fully in this manual.
Alternatively, you can simply switch on, sit back, and let your amplifier
speak for itself...
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Mission Statement
Rega’s philosophy is to make high quality products at sensible prices, as a means
of reproducing music as faithfully as possible. Rega is committed to the design
and development of new and existing products, both in hi-fi and other areas, that
will perpetuate Rega’s values of quality and value for money.
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Design Innovation
In common with all REGA products, the Mira 3 Amplifier has been
designed without compromise. Our time and money has been spent
on developing the unique circuit design and using unusually high
quality components. owever, we have included new useful features
not seen on REGA amplifiers of this price before.
The Mira 3 amplifier has digitally controlled analog switched
resistor network volume control.
The Mira 3 features REGA designed circuitry, developed in-
house with the aid of CAD circuit simulation, computer modeling and
extensive listening.
The Mira 3 includes extremely high quality components not
normally found in an integrated unit. These include high tolerance
polypropylene capacitors, advanced output transistors, and a large
toroidal transformer.
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Installation
The Mira 3 will work well on most surfaces, such as a shelf or a table,
provided there is sufficient air around it to prevent overheating.
To avoid magnetic interference, site the Mira 3 as far away from the
turntable as the tonearm lead will allow. If possible, place it to the left
of the turntable.
Keep other equipment, such as tuners, cassette decks or CD players
away from the amplifier. Never stack other hi-fi components on top of
the Mira 3.
Due to the layout of Rega's amplifier circuit designs, they are virtually
insusceptible to Electro Magnetic interference, and by virtue of the
extruded aluminium case, emit practically no Electro Magnetic
radiation.
owever, placing any electronic equipment close together may impair
the performance of one or both of the items.
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entilation
The heat produced by the Mira 3 is dispersed to the air via the case,
particularly from t he extruded heatsink. Ensure that the case has an
unobstructed air passage around it.
Never place the amplifier on carpet, rugs, bedding or other hi-fi
equipment.
Note: If the Mira 3 is driven at high volume for a long period, it will
become quite warm. This is entirely acceptable and as long as there
is sufficient ventilation, the amplifier will continue to work quite
normally.
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DC Protection
The Mira 3 has a circuit which protects the speakers from direct
current in the event of a major failure of the system.
Short Circuit Protection
If in the event that the speaker leads are shorted, the fold back short
circuit protection will protect the output stage from excessive
currents. This innovative REGA protection circuit is not placed in the
audio signal path and therefore does not affect sound quality.
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Pre-Amp Output and Power-Amp Input
The Mira 3 has a pre-amplifier output & originally had a power-
amplifier input, giving total flexibility within the REGA range.
The pre-amplifier can drive at least 5 power amplifiers, sub bass units
etc, and the power amplifier can be used with most pre-amplifiers.
In our pursuance of the continued improvement of the Rega product
range it has been necessary to perform a modification to the Mira 3
amplifier. The changes have been made to the power-amp input and
power amp input link as described in the manual pages 6, 7 & 14.
We have improved the Mira 3 sonic transparency & depth by
significantly shortening and improving the signal path internally; this
is achieved by removing the power amplifier input socket on the back
of the amplifier and the pre-amp & power-amp link switch. This
improvement removes the track between the aforementioned socket,
switch contacts & the internal circuit.
We feel this sonic improvement completely outweighs any practical
inconvenience caused by not being able to connect to the power
amplifier section within the amplifier itself.
You can still use the pre-amp output sockets to connect to another
power amplifier to create a Bi-Amp system.
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Input Connections
All the inputs and the tape outputs are made via RCA (phono) type
connectors. The sockets on the REGA amplifiers are clearly marked
red and white.
Right: always the lower row and marked in RED.
Left: always the upper row and marked in WHITE.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER WHEN CHANGING LEADS,
ESPECIALLY SPEAKER CABLES.
Rear Panel Connections
Right
Left
SPEAKERS
TAPE TAPE TAPE
IN OUT LINK
LINE2LINE1TUNERCD
Rega Research Limited, England
P ONO
PRE
AMP
OUT
IEC
Ground screw
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Phono Input
The Mira 3 can be used with moving magnet (MM) or high output
moving coil (MC) cartridges.
Earthing
Earthing is done via the Phono socket ground for Rega turntables so
a separate earth is not necessary. In the unlikely event that your
tonearm needs to be earthed to the amplifier, the grounding tag may
be connected to the case grounding screw above the input sockets.
See Rear Panel Connections drawing (page 7).
Compact Disc Input
The compact disc input is suitable for use with any CD source.
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Tuner Input
The Tuner input is suitable for use with most types of AM/FM tuners.
Line Inputs
The Line inputs enable the connection of additional sources, such as
a second tape machine, tuner, video recorder etc...
Tape Input/Output
Almost any tape machine can be used with your Mira 3 amplifier,
including compact cassette, video cassette, reel to reel, DAT, and
DCC.
NOTE: ALL INPUTS, OTHER THAN THE PHONO INPUT, ARE AT STANDARD "LINE
LE EL" AND CAN THEREFORE BE USED FOR ANY LINE LE EL INPUT.
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