Rega io vs Marantz PM6006 UK Edition: which is the better budget stereo amp?

A battle between two of the biggest players in stereo amplification

So prolific are Rega and Marantz in the world of stereo amplification that there are multiple price points at which we could pit their models against one another. That said, no battle would be quite so closely fought as the one between their budget offerings, the Marantz PM6006 UK Edition and the Rega io.

The former is a 2018 and 2019 What Hi-Fi? Award-winning sensation, while the latter is a relative newcomer fresh from a five-star review. But despite their age difference, both deserve to occupy the top two places on ‘My First Amplifier’ wishlists. 

The question is, which order should they sit? We’re here to walk you through the pros and cons of each so you can decide which would suit you better – the simplicity and energy of the Rega, or the inclusivity and refinement of the Marantz?

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