Actual Rega Osiris owners


Can any actual Rega Osiris amp owners tell me about its volume control. What are its incriments ? Is it continually variable, or stepped ( 1db or .5 db) ? What does the display read when adjusting, db, %, or other? Asking because I have no hands on experience with this piece.
                                                               Thanks,
                                                                   Den
denman

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The volume control is a continuous radial pot. You set the volume by turning the pot to the desired "clock position" volume level, like on a NAIM SN2. There are no readouts other than the "clock" position of the pot. When I owned an Osiris (more like a test-drive) I would typically set the volume to what I thought was a moderate level: 10 to 11 O'Clock. 12 O'Clock was LOUD; 3 O'Clock was INSANITY.

FWIW, I ended up not keeping the Osiris when I read-up that it was prone to servicing. The owner of the shop I got it from also owned an Osiris for a while, and sold it after sending to Rega to service for the 3rd time. I really liked the sound, but wanted something more dependable. Hope that helps.