Rega - Radio R Tuner

Rega Radio (Radio R) audiophile AM/FM stereo tuner in black, hand-built in Southend-on-Sea, Essex (United Kingdom) by Rega Research (circa late 1990s / early 2000s). Technically in 100% good, functional condition with stable transmitter lock and interference-free reception; visually in neat condition with light signs of use commensurate with age.
The Radio (often referred to as Radio R owing to the remote-control architecture) is housed in Rega’s legendary three-part cast aluminum 'clamshell' enclosure with the characteristic curved top plate. This heavy, solid chassis eliminates mechanical resonances and provides excellent shielding against external radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic fields. True to the minimalist British audio philosophy, there are no superfluous digital bells and whistles; every component in the signal path is selected for maximum musical purity.
Sonically, the Radio offers, for a tuner, a rare warmth, naturality and dynamics with a notably quiet background. The analog signal chain is discreetly built with high-quality components, resulting in a holographic stereo image, rounded vocal reproduction and refined highs without digital grain. Operation is clean and intuitive via the red LED display and the minimalist push-buttons on the front panel for station selection, tuning mode and preset stations.
Specifications
Type: audiophile AM/FM stereo tuner
Model: Rega Radio (Radio R clamshell)
Color: Black
Year of manufacture: circa 1998–2002
Reception bands: FM (87.5 – 108.0 MHz), MW/AM (522 – 1611 kHz)
Chassis: solid cast aluminum clamshell enclosure
Audio stage: discreetly built Class-A analog 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): < 0.25%
Channel separation FM: > 40 dB at 1 kHz
Selectivity FM: > 65 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 15,000 Hz (±0.5 dB)
Memory capacity: programmable preset stations
Display: red alphanumeric LED readout window with signal and mode indicators
Analog output: Line Out (RCA L/R unbalanced)
Antenna connections: FM 75 Ohm coaxial (F-connector), AM antenna terminals
Power supply: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption: circa 10 Watts
Dimensions (W x H x D): circa 43.5 x 10.0 x 27.0 cm
Weight: circa 3.7 kg
Manufacturer: Rega Research Ltd. (Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom)