Rega Fono MM MK5 Moving Magnet Phono Stage

Elevate Your Analog Experience: The Rega Fono MM MK5

The Fono MM MK5 represents a definitive sonic upgrade for vinyl enthusiasts looking to unlock the full potential of their system. While entry-level integrated solutions offer convenience, the MK5 provides a dedicated, high-performance signal path that brings professional-grade clarity to your listening room.

By utilising a fully discrete, cascaded, and complementary amplifier input stage, this unit is precision-tuned to extract the absolute best performance from your moving magnet cartridge. To ensure total signal purity, the RIAA equalisation is split into two stages, utilising high-quality poly capacitors to minimise distortion and noise.

The Perfect Partner for Your Rega Deck

Whether you are starting your journey or refining a high-end setup, the MK5 scales beautifully with Rega’s legendary engineering:

• Beyond the Basics: It offers a significant leap in dynamic range and detail over the built-in stages found in the Planar 1 Plus.
• Precision Synergy: When paired with the Planar 2, the MK5 extracts the subtle nuances made possible by the RB220 tonearm and the high-mass glass platter.
• The Industry Standard: It is widely considered the quintessential partner for the Planar 3 or Planar 3 RS, creating a balanced, award-winning synergy that has defined mid-tier hi-fi for years.

Optimised for Rega’s Finest Cartridges

Designed to maximise the performance of moving magnet (MM) technology, the MK5 is the ideal companion for Rega’s hand-built cartridges. It provides the perfect gain structure for the flagship Nd7 and breathes new life into the classic, high-output Exact model, ensuring every musical detail is preserved from the groove to the speaker.

WhatHiFi.com- October 2025

5 Star - WhatHiFi Awards 2025 winner
"the changes aren't massive from the previous models, but what remains is the Fono MM's ability to knit music together confidentially and cohesively. When testing the phono preamp out with the Rega Planar 3/Elys and newer Planar 3 RS Edition turntable (it's a moving magnet-only model), we were once again struck by the unit's fast, punchy sound that gives your favourite tracks a real sense of weight and gusto." Read the full review.

• Rega Fono MK5 MM – Owner’s Manual

We endeavour to despatch same day for orders placed up to 1pm on available stock items (items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 24 hours"). Please remember to check with us first for a physical stock check if next day delivery is important to you. Any items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 72 hours" are items that we do not hold in stock but order in from the importer or manufacturer as soon as a customer order is received. Occasionally these may be delayed beyond 72 hours due to importer/manufacturer stock levels but we will inform you as soon as we can if this is the case.

UK Orders

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service – Free of Charge.  Non Mainland locations - Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer and are not Free of Charge. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as DPD or UPS.

International Orders:

Due to the nature of our products and brand restrictions we are only able to send certain items internationally. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail Small Packets Airmail with International Tracked and/or Signed depending on value of item and availability of the service. Larger International shipments are sent by insured and tracked services using UPS. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Customs duties can apply for shipments to any countries outside of the UK depending on where the product you have bought is made. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties incurred when the items enter their country.

Collect in Store or Home Install

At the request of the manufacturer some items cannot be supplied by mail order but you can click and buy them and then elect to collect them from our store or arrange a home install (if applicable). Applicable items clearly state that they are Collect in store or home install. Once ordered you will receive a message prompting you to contact us by phone or email to arrange for us to deliver and install or to reserve and collect from our store at your convenience, you will also be advised of the delivery time / stock availability as not all Home install / collect in store items are held in stock.