Rega - Radio 3 Tuner

Rega Radio 3 hi‑fi analog FM/AM stereo tuner in black finish, hand-built in Southend-on-Sea, Essex (United Kingdom) by Rega Research (circa 2001–2006). Technically in 100% good working order with precise tuning, excellent sensitivity, and interference-free reception; visually in nice condition with light signs of use consistent with age.

Within Rega's minimalist philosophy, the Radio 3 is designed with one primary goal in mind: to deliver pure, uncompromising audio quality from radio broadcasts. The unit is housed in Rega's iconic heavy, cast aluminum clamshell chassis, which provides exceptional structural rigidity, excellent heat dissipation, and optimal electromagnetic shielding against external interference. Where many tuners of that era were filled with superfluous digital gadgetry and display electronics that could contaminate the signal path, Rega keeps the signal path intentionally short and discreet.

In sound, the Radio 3 belongs to the most musical and naturally sounding tuners in its class. The output stage is fully discrete, built with Class-A topology and premium hi-fi capacitors, resulting in a warm, deep, and three-dimensional stereo image without the graininess or hardness often associated with radio reception. Voices sound remarkably natural, and acoustic music preserves its dynamics and headroom. Operation is intuitive thanks to the classic tuning knob combined with a bright red LED display and direct-access buttons.

Specifications
Type: hi-fi AM/FM stereo tuner
Model: Rega Radio 3
Color: Black
Year: circa 2001–2006
Reception bands: FM (87.5 – 108.0 MHz), AM (522 – 1611 kHz)
Enclosure: solid cast aluminum clamshell chassis
Output stage: discreetly built Class-A output stage
Usable sensitivity FM (75 Ohm): 1.5 µV
FM sensitivity 50 dB quieting (stereo): 22 µV
FM signal-to-noise ratio (stereo): > 70 dB
Total harmonic distortion FM (stereo, 1 kHz): < 0.2%
FM channel separation: > 40 dB at 1 kHz
Selectivity FM: > 65 dB
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 15,000 Hz (±0.5 dB)
Memory capacity: programmable preset stations
Display: red alphanumeric LED readout with signal indicator
Analog output: Line Out (unbalanced RCA L/R)
Antenna connections: FM 75 Ohm coaxial (F-type/coax), AM antenna terminals
Power supply: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption: approximately 10 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 43.5 x 10.0 x 27.0 cm
Weight: approximately 3.8 kg
Manufacturer: Rega Research Ltd. (Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom)