opinions on Rega RS1 speakers

I have the predecessor R1s in a second system. I swapped in the R1s as an interim stop-gap fix in my main system. They captivated me enough to sell off my Totem Forest and Totem Arros in my main system and I have now upgraded to Rega R9s.
My audiophile buddies generally concur that the Regas proved to be a quantum step up.

I am now looking for the Rega Rega R integrated amp and Rega DAC to marry up to the R1s as my second system kit.

IMO you will NOT be disappointed with the RS1s

Akg ca
What was your gear before REGA? I think you may have tipped me to buy the Regas!
BTW, I soldered in some Claritycaps in my speakers and they took a leap forward...nice

Funny I don't own a pair these since I've mentioned them to friends on a budget who are looking for good sound for small bedroom systems or live in small apartments. All of the Rega speakers I've heard including the floor standers are nice sounding. Kudos to Rega a solid company with a excellent product line. Having said that I guess I should get myself a pair now.

Hey Mcgarick,

Rega R1s shined with the following kit: ARCAM FMJ A32 Integrated amp
ARCAM MFJ CD23 CDP
ARCAM FMJ Tuner
ARCAM P35 power amp:(I took out the bi-amped feature with the R1s .. they are not bi-ampable)

ATLAS Navigator all-CU ICs
ATLAS ASCENT 3.0 speaker cables

Mcgarick,

REGA R1s kit in my office system: (had 2 kits)

Sold:Arcam Alpha II integrated and Alpha 5 FM tuner with ATLAS Hyper3 speaker cables and ATLAS Navigator IC(sweet sound)
NOW (also up for sale)
NAD C370 inregrated amp (Modded for external power cord)
NAD C540 CDP
NAD C422 RDS Tuner
Nad amp pre-power factory jumpers upgraded to VAN DEN MC 102D MK III 6" Hybrids
VAN DEN MC 102D MK III ICs
VAN DEN HUL TEaTRack hybrid speaker cable/ ATLAS Hyper 3 cables
Custom Ecosse power cables in my ARCAM FMJ systtem (modded with Furutech and LFD gold plated IECs)...NAD kit uses entry-level CARDAS power cords that work just fine.