{"title":"Rotel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1587-mkii-seven-channel-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RMB-1587 MKII Seven Channel Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel Built the RMB-1587MKII to Run Every Channel Flat Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMany multi-channel amplifiers quote a big number for one channel. Ask all of them to work at once and that number falls. Rotel rates the RMB-1587MKII the other way round. It makes 155 watts per channel into 8 ohms with all seven channels driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDrop to 4 ohms and each channel makes 250 watts, still with all seven working. Use just two channels into 4 ohms and each one makes 335 watts. A loud scene never has to borrow power from the quiet channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeven Channels in One Box Instead of Three\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne chassis covers a 7.1 system, or 5.1.2 with a pair of height speakers. That is two fewer amplifiers, two fewer power cords, and two fewer shelves to find. The front panel stands 5U tall and Rotel packs rack ears in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Two Toroidal Transformers Actually Buy You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel builds the power supply on two of its own high-current toroidal transformers. Eight bulk storage capacitors hold 120,000µF between them. That reserve is what lets all seven channels reach full output together rather than taking turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measured numbers are quiet ones. Total harmonic distortion stays under 0.03%, and intermodulation distortion under 0.03% as well. Signal-to-noise ratio is 111 dB A-weighted. Channel separation beats 55 dB. Damping factor is 330 at 1 kHz into 8 ohms, and gain is 26.6 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Fans, and a Switch to Silence Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour fans move air through the chassis. A rear switch offers Fan Auto or Fan Off, so a closed rack gets airflow and an open listening room stays silent. Either way, leave four inches of clearance around the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThermal and over-current protection watches the output devices and the current they carry, and it sits outside the audio path. Should a fault arise, the amplifier stops and the front-panel power light blinks. That tells you to look before you listen again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Seven-Channel Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a full 7.1 or 5.1.2 system\u003c\/strong\u003e — every channel gets its 155 watts into 8 ohms at the same moment, so a busy soundtrack keeps its surround and height detail instead of thinning out when the room gets loud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers dip toward 4 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms with all seven driven means you buy an amplifier once, rather than replacing one that ran out of current halfway through a film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour gear lives in a rack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 5U panel, rack ears in the box, and 12V trigger in and out let the whole stack wake and sleep with the processor, so nothing gets left switched on overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe amplifier sits well away from your processor\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced XLR inputs on all seven channels carry signal down a long cable run without collecting hum along the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou will pair it with a processor or receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is a power amplifier, so volume, input switching and surround decoding all happen upstream; feed it from the preamp outputs of one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/home-theater-receivers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ehome theater receivers\u003c\/a\u003e or an AV processor and it drops straight into the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun seven preamp outputs from your processor into the amplifier. Every channel takes an RCA cable or an XLR cable, and you use one set or the other. Then run speaker cable from the binding posts, which accept bare wire, lugs, or dual banana plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdd a 3.5 mm cable to the 12V trigger input and the amplifier follows your processor on and off. The trigger output hands that signal to the next component in the rack. One button, whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA power amplifier wants a few things around it. These are the categories most RMB-1587MKII owners shop next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/home-theater-receivers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHome theater receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the preamp outputs that feed all seven channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — seven balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA runs from the processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavier wire to hold the bass over a long run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/power-conditioners\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean feed for an amplifier that can draw 1400 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a receiver or processor with this amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The RMB-1587MKII amplifies, and leaves decoding and switching upstream. Feed it from the preamp outputs of an AV receiver or processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make with all seven channels running?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt makes 155 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Rotel quotes both figures with all seven channels driven together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the XLR and RCA inputs at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse one set at a time. Rotel's manual asks you to connect either the balanced or the unbalanced inputs on a channel, and never both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat speaker impedance does it want?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel recommends speakers of 4 ohms nominal or higher. Wiring several pairs in parallel halves the load the amplifier sees, so pick 8 ohms or higher for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it fit an equipment rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt will. The front panel measures 5U, or 8¾ inches, and the rack ears ship with it. Allow about four inches of clearance for air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat happens if a speaker wire shorts or the amplifier overheats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eProtection circuits shut it down and the front-panel power light blinks. Switch it off, let it cool, clear the fault, then switch it on again to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Advice spends nine minutes with Rotel's MKII multi-channel amplifiers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-67EpXLfHtQ\" title=\"Rotel RMB-1585 \u0026amp; RMB-1587 MKII Power Amplifier Overview\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOoberpad's look at the RMB-1587MKII, with English subtitles switched on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CU0S3ihLXTc?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Rotel RMB 1587 MKII Power Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about home theater amplification, speaker impedance, or balanced connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980521365677,"sku":"NEW-RORMB1587MKII-BLK","price":4799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORMB1587MKII_BLK_01_2023__51083.1712945672.1280.1280_3a275ea2-a2a2-4f83-8d58-1e07f7794a1c.jpg?v=1778146772"},{"product_id":"rotel-ra-1592mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, and Almost Every Input You Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RA-1592MKII is Rotel's full-size Class AB integrated amplifier. It delivers 200 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, and 350 watts a channel into 4 ohms at maximum. Behind that sits a toroidal transformer Rotel winds in its own factory, feeding an array of slit-foil capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe connection count is the other half of the story. Balanced XLR inputs sit alongside the RCA line inputs. There is a moving-magnet phono stage, coaxial and optical digital inputs, and a PC-USB port for a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe damping factor is 600 and distortion measures below 0.008%. Read together, those two numbers describe an amplifier built to grip a difficult speaker and stay clean while it does the gripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Ethernet Port Is Not for Streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis matters enough to say plainly. The RA-1592MKII has an Ethernet port, RS232 and 12V triggers on the back. All three exist for control-system integration in a custom install. None of them plays music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWireless audio comes from Bluetooth, which supports aptX and AAC. For Tidal, Qobuz or a NAS library you add a streamer to one of the inputs. Andrew Robinson put it bluntly in his review: the Rotel \"relies solely on Bluetooth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Digital Section Accepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through a Texas Instruments DAC good for 32-bit and 384kHz. The coaxial and optical inputs take SPDIF up to 24-bit 192kHz. PC-USB goes further, to 32-bit 384kHz in USB Audio Class 2, though that mode needs a driver installed on the computer first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA and MQA Studio decode up to 24-bit 384kHz. The amplifier is also certified Roon Tested over PC-USB. Digital signal-to-noise measures 102dB and the digital frequency response runs 10Hz to 90kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA front-panel USB socket takes an iPhone, iPad or iPod directly. The device stays awake while it plays, so you keep searching and skipping tracks from the phone in your hand rather than the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Subwoofers, Two Speaker Pairs, and Tone Off by Default\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two mono subwoofer outputs. They carry the left and right signals summed, and they run in parallel, so you can drive a pair of subs rather than one. A separate PRE OUT feeds a power amplifier at 1.9 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker terminals come in two sets, A and B, selected from the front panel or the remote. Worth knowing: plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers. Rotel's manual tells you to switch the speakers off with the A-B selector on the front instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bass and treble controls ship disabled. Rotel bypasses them at the factory so the signal path stays as short as possible, and the display reads TONE DISABLED until you enable them in the menu yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Everard reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSound Advice\u003c\/em\u003e in March 2022 and called it \"big, bold and magnificent: this is an amp able to drive even big, demanding speakers as hard as most of us could ever sensibly want.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson at \u003cem\u003eOf Sound Design\u003c\/em\u003e found the Rotel \"effortlessly detailed and focused\" and \"the epitome of neutral with respect to its midrange performance.\" On imaging he was blunter: \"my god is this integrated good when it comes to soundstage!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRobinson names two practical gaps. He rates the Rotel as having \"everything the modern audiophile needs save for maybe HDMI, which is a shame.\" He also notes the digital inputs are not equal, and that the highest bit rates arrive \"through its USB inputs rather than its coax and optical ones.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are demanding\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts a channel and a damping factor of 600 is separates-grade grip in one box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a balanced source\u003c\/strong\u003e — true XLR line inputs at this level, not an adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run subwoofers\u003c\/strong\u003e — two parallel mono outputs mean a stereo pair, which almost nothing else at this price offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is part of a control setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — RS232, Ethernet and configurable 12V triggers, plus an HT bypass mode with a fixed volume level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you stream, add a streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no network audio here, only Bluetooth. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e on a line or digital input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the screw terminal beside it. CD players and other line sources fill the RCA inputs, and a balanced source takes the XLRs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects over PC-USB, and a disc player or television over coaxial or optical. Subwoofers take the two mono outputs on the back. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf the amplifier joins a home theater, enable HT BYPASS in the setup menu. The 12V trigger then becomes an input, the amplifier powers itself on, and it selects your chosen bypass source at a fixed volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RA-1592MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the power to drive a real floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two outputs, so buy them in pairs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet phono stage is already fitted — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed those balanced inputs properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the RA-1592MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, and 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms at maximum, from a Class AB output stage. Distortion stays below 0.008%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it stream Tidal or Qobuz on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Ethernet port is for control-system integration, not audio. Streaming services need a separate streamer, or you can send them over Bluetooth using aptX or AAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it support MQA and Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes to both. MQA and MQA Studio decode up to 24-bit 384kHz, and the amplifier is certified Roon Tested over its PC-USB input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable and a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The phono input is moving magnet, with 5.2mV sensitivity and a ground terminal. There are two parallel mono subwoofer outputs, summed from left and right, so a pair of subs is supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy is the bass and treble control switched off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBy design. Rotel ships the tone circuits bypassed to keep the signal path short, and the display shows TONE DISABLED. Enable them from the front-panel menu if you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17 inches wide, 5 7\/8 inches high and 16 inches deep, with a 3U front panel, and it weighs 38.8 pounds. Allow ventilation above it — the top slots must stay clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das puts the RA-1592MKII through a full review:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L98lUSt6kgI\" title=\"Rotel 1592mkii Integrated Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, adding a streamer, or running two subwoofers in a stereo system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45980615770285,"sku":"NEW-RORA15922-BLK","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORA15922_BLK_01-Large__33857.1734362663.1280.1280_eb91f3c9-b66d-4ac7-9324-62db1d4f1afd.jpg?v=1778120569"},{"product_id":"rotel-cd14-mkii-cd-player-black","title":"Rotel CD14 MkII CD Player - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKeeping the Motor Away from the Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player has a problem built into it. The motor that spins the disc and the circuits that handle the audio share one box. Motors are electrically noisy. The CD14MKII answers that with separate power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe motor controls run from their own supply. They are kept away from the audio circuits. The converter's digital and analog sections are split the same way, so noise made in one place has no easy route into another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is handled by a premium Texas Instruments 32-bit converter, rated to 384kHz. After it sit custom-tuned analog output filters. Those filters are Rotel's own work rather than a reference design taken off the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Isolation Buys\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise measures better than 118dB A-weighted. That is the noise floor. Channel separation is better than 118dB at 10kHz. Dynamic range beats 99dB, and intermodulation distortion sits at 0.0035% at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrequency response holds within half a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Channel balance is inside half a decibel, and phase linearity inside half a degree. Those last two are what keep a stereo image where it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are analog RCA at 100 ohms. There is a coaxial digital output as well, so the CD14MKII can also serve as a transport for a DAC. A 12-volt trigger input lets it switch on with the rest of a Rotel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen to quiet, detailed recordings\u003c\/strong\u003e — better than 118dB signal-to-noise and separate supplies for the motor and the audio circuits keep the noise floor where you stop noticing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care about the stereo image\u003c\/strong\u003e — channel balance within half a decibel and phase linearity within half a degree are what hold instruments in the right place across the soundstage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the option of your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coaxial digital output turns the CD14MKII into a transport whenever you add a DAC, so the player keeps earning its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a Rotel system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 12-volt trigger input means it powers up with your amplifier rather than needing its own trip to the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a tray, not a slot\u003c\/strong\u003e — a smooth tray-loading mechanism handles discs gently and makes it obvious what is loaded. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the analog RCA outputs to a line input on your amplifier. The Texas Instruments converter and Rotel's own output filters handle everything from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you own a separate converter, take the coaxial digital output to it. The trigger input can be wired to a Rotel amplifier so the two switch on together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the CD14MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The A12MKII is its matching partner — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the coaxial digital output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run from the analog outputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA premium Texas Instruments 32-bit converter rated to 384kHz, followed by custom-tuned external analog output filters designed by Rotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does it use separate power supplies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo keep the disc motor's electrical noise away from the audio circuits, and to separate the converter's digital and analog sections from each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than 118dB signal-to-noise and channel separation, better than 99dB dynamic range, and 0.0035% intermodulation distortion at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog RCA at 100 ohms output impedance, plus a coaxial digital output for use with an external converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack and silver, matched to Rotel's amplifiers in the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor for the original owner, from an authorized North American dealer. You must register online within 30 days of purchase to qualify, and it does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the CD14MKII alongside its bigger sibling at launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dig14acAIsU\" title=\"Rotel CD-14MKII \u0026amp; Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD Players Launches after the successful recent sales\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about CD players, power supply isolation, or adding a converter? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45980855140525,"sku":"NEW-ROCD14M2-BLK","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROCD14M2_BLK_01-Large__88864.1734362205.1280.1280_ba79910c-81cb-44c6-9a63-02434fbf3cec.jpg?v=1778126730"},{"product_id":"rotel-s14-integrated-network-streamer-silver","title":"Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel Built the S14 So You Only Need Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has been building amplifiers since 1961, and the S14 is what happens when that engineering meets modern streaming. It is a complete system in one chassis. Add a pair of speakers and you are finished. The amplifier section delivers 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 150 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEvery Service You Already Subscribe To\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel took a deliberate path here. Rather than build a proprietary app and ask you to learn it, the S14 speaks the protocols your phone already knows. It is Roon Ready. It has AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Spotify Connect. Tidal and Qobuz both play at high resolution, and internet radio works through the supported apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWired or wireless is your choice. Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi are both on the back panel, alongside Bluetooth that handles aptX HD and AAC. The front panel carries a color display, six source buttons, a volume knob, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Plugs In, and What Comes Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLegacy sources are not forgotten. You get one coaxial and one optical digital input, both independent, plus a stereo analog RCA input and a PC-USB port. A rear USB-A socket plays flash drives. Outputs run to five-way binding posts, stereo pre-outs, and a subwoofer jack. It weighs 20.17 pounds and comes in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Power Supply Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier is pure Class AB, fed by a toroidal transformer Rotel winds in its own factory. That is most of the 20 pounds. The payoff shows up when impedance drops: output nearly doubles from 8 ohms to 4, which is the honest sign of a supply with current in reserve rather than a peak rating on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Numbers Behind the Quiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTotal harmonic distortion measures under 0.04 percent, and intermodulation distortion under 0.03 percent. Signal-to-noise ratio is 100dB on the line input and 98dB through the digital section. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel. The damping factor of 400 is the figure that speaks to bass grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUse the USB Port for Your Hi-Res Files\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital conversion runs through a premium 32-bit ESS converter. The coaxial and optical inputs accept PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz. PC-USB goes further, to 384kHz in USB Audio Class 2.0, and it unfolds MQA and MQA Studio files to 24-bit\/384kHz. Windows machines need the supplied driver first. Macs do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLasse Svendsen gave the S14 a Premium award at \u003cem\u003eLB Tech Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e on June 18, 2023. He wrote that \"The slim Rotel amplifier sounds anything but slim,\" that \"The soundstage is big and rich,\" and praised its \"excellent bass control.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDennis Burger reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on May 15, 2023. He found \"the overall tonal balance was spot on,\" and wrote that the Rotel \"rendered a soundstage that I wanted to crawl into and wallow around in.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth name the same practical gaps. Svendsen's cons read \"Only one analogue input. No turntable input, nor HDMI.\" Burger notes the S14 \"doesn't feature bass management of any form,\" and that the sub jack \"is a full-range summed mono output, so if you are planning on using a sub, make sure it has a low-pass filter\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe one-box listener\u003c\/strong\u003e — you want to buy speakers and be done, with no separate streamer, DAC, or preamp to shop for, rack up, and cable together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone already paying for streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and Roon all reach the S14 through protocols your phone or laptop already supports, so there is no new app to learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of harder-to-drive speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 watts into 4 ohms and a damping factor of 400 mean the S14 keeps its grip when a speaker's impedance dips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelves and cabinets with limited height\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 3 5\/8 inches tall and 13 1\/2 inches deep, it fits where a full-size integrated will not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal for vinyl listeners or anyone with several analog sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is one RCA input and no phono stage. If that is you, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRotel RA-1572MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds three line inputs, a balanced XLR pair, and a moving magnet phono stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStart with the network. Run an Ethernet cable from your router, or fit the supplied Wi-Fi antennas and set it up from the Home app on iOS or the Rotel app on Android. Speakers go to the five-way binding posts, which accept bare wire, banana plugs, or spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player or a turntable with its own phono stage goes to the analog RCA input. A TV feeds the optical input. If you add a subwoofer, use the sub jack and set the crossover on the subwoofer itself. Then pick a source and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe S14 covers the electronics. Here is where the rest of the budget goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural match for a compact one-box system on a shelf or a pair of stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 watts into 4 ohms is enough to take on towers in a medium or large room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the binding posts take spades, bananas, or bare wire, so almost any termination works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick one with its own low-pass filter, since the S14 sends a full-range signal to the sub output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat streaming services does the Rotel S14 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is Roon Ready and supports Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast. Tidal and Qobuz play at high resolution, and internet radio is available through the supported apps. Bluetooth handles aptX HD and AAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the S14 have a phono input for a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable with a built-in phono preamp, or an outboard phono stage, connects to the single analog RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the S14 handle over USB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePC-USB runs USB Audio Class 2.0 up to 384kHz, and it unfolds MQA and MQA Studio to 24-bit\/384kHz. Windows needs the supplied driver installed first. The coaxial and optical inputs accept PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the Rotel S14 hard to set up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlug in Ethernet and it joins the network on its own. For Wi-Fi, fit the antennas and add it through the Home app on iOS. Most people are playing music within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use a subwoofer with the S14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the sub output, which carries a full-range mono signal summed from both channels. The S14 has no bass management, so set the low-pass filter on the subwoofer itself. Most powered subs have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Rotel S14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel North American dealer, and the online registration must be completed within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOur own walkthrough of the S14 on the Audio Advisor channel, covering the streaming platforms and the back panel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7vxTZMUd98w\" title=\"Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer | Rotel's Latest!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSmall Spaces HiFi puts the S14 through a full independent review, with listening notes and setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PGBmNpTkXAM\" title=\"Rotel S14 Integrated Streaming Amplifier Review: Did Rotel Hit A Home Run?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, network audio setup, or matching speakers to power? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981182951597,"sku":"NEW-ROS14-SIL","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROS14_SIL_01-Large__27346.1734458926.1280.1280_ef87e768-5c06-429b-b2ae-de382cb071e6.jpg?v=1778103921"},{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1572-mkii-stereo-preamplifier-black","title":"Rotel RC-1572 MkII Stereo Preamplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Box, Nearly Every Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel built its name on affordable high-end gear, and the RC-1572MKII carries that into a preamplifier that swallows a whole system. A Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC handles digital, tuned with Rotel's own output filters, so a streamer, a computer and a CD player all arrive already converted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCount the inputs. Two coaxial and two optical, a PC-USB port that takes 32-bit\/384kHz and unfolds MQA and MQA Studio, a moving-magnet phono input for the turntable, and Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC for a phone. Balanced XLR and RCA line inputs sit alongside them, and the unit is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat means one remote and one set of cables instead of a DAC, a phono stage and a Bluetooth box stacked on a shelf. It also means the next source you buy probably already has a socket waiting for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Rotel Put on the Back Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are more generous than the price suggests. A balanced XLR pair and an RCA pair feed your power amp. Two mono subwoofer outputs run in parallel, summed from both channels, so you can add a second subwoofer later without a splitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 3.5mm headphone jack sits on the front, and plugging in does not cut the preamp outputs. A network port carries firmware updates and IP control for automation systems, RS232 sits beside it, and a 12V trigger wakes your power amp with the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMeasured performance is quiet where it matters. Signal-to-noise is 118dB at line level through either RCA or XLR, and THD stays under 0.004%. Line response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within a fifth of a decibel, and the tone controls give 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz. It is 17 inches wide and 18.43 pounds, in silver or black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviewed the RC-1572MKII for Home Theater HiFi on February 21, 2022, paired with Rotel's RB-1582MKII. \"Suffice to say I'm a fan,\" he wrote. The preamp \"has more connectivity than I will ever need, which makes it flexible should you, later on, add it to your system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn sound and daily use he was just as clear: \"the presentation is very smooth,\" and \"Everything sounds great no matter how I connected equipment and no matter what type of music I sent through it.\" Once set up, \"Every function I needed to adjust was accessible from the remote.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical note before you order. Firmware updates need a Windows PC. As Das puts it, \"make sure the unit has already been updated, or you have a PC in your possession, or your local dealer installs the update for you.\" Call us and we will check the unit before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are tired of stacking boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the DAC, the phono stage and the Bluetooth receiver are already inside, so one remote runs the lot and three sets of interconnects stay in the drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack does not mute the preamp outputs, so you can switch to private listening without unplugging your power amp or losing your place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer, or two\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pair of parallel mono outputs feeds two subs from one preamp, which is how you even out bass across a room rather than pile it into one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is part of the house\u003c\/strong\u003e — a network port for IP control, RS232 and a 12V trigger let an installer fold the RC-1572MKII into an automation system instead of working around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-coil records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage is moving magnet, set at 3mV and 47k ohms. For a low-output coil, add an outboard stage from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and run it into a line input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR or RCA outputs to your power amplifier, and a subwoofer to either mono output. Your turntable joins the phono input, disc players take the coaxial or optical sockets, and a computer uses PC-USB. A phone pairs over Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones plug into the front. Set the tone controls once if the room needs them, and the signal sensing wakes the preamp when music starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RC-1572MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotel's RB-1582MKII completes the stack — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two parallel outputs invite one, or a pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR cables feed your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A moving-magnet phono input is built in, with 3mV sensitivity and the standard 47k-ohm loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat digital formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 32-bit\/384kHz over PC-USB, with MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit\/384kHz. Coaxial and optical take LPCM to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a 3.5mm jack on the front panel. Plugging in headphones leaves the preamp outputs live, so turn your power amp off before you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many subwoofers can I run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo. The mono subwoofer outputs are summed from both channels and wired in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, and Bluetooth carries aptX HD and AAC for wireless sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver and black, styled to match Rotel's RB-series power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviews the RC-1572MKII with its matching RB-1582MKII power amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_bVlxapSZjI\" title=\"Zero Fidelity reviews the Rotel RC-1572MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eZero Fidelity puts the RC-1572MKII through its paces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Q1GPuvLOCo\" title=\"Taps Das reviews the Rotel RC-1572MKII and RB-1582MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, DACs, or building a matched system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45981451190445,"sku":"NEW-RORC15722-BLK","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORC15722_BLK_01-Large__54791.1733951453.1280.1280_af5b948f-caaa-4baa-8a35-8198a9a71d1d.jpg?v=1778126780"},{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1506-six-channel-power-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RMB-1506 Six-Channel Power Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 6 x 50 watts per channel, the RMB-1506 is a rugged, sophisticated, multichannel amplifier. It is perfect for less elaborate multizone audio systems and can be mated with A Rotel surround receiver or preamp\/processor to add music throughout three additional living areas or “zones” of your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTake a tour through Rotel's manufacturing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eg3eeoHpDRk\" title=\"Rotel factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981474128045,"sku":"NEW-RORMB1506-BLK","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORMB1506_BLK_02-Large__94595.1707422352.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778102671"},{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1585-mkii-five-channel-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RMB-1585 MKII Five Channel Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new RMB-1585MKII 5-channel amplifier continues Rotel’s heritage of producing high power, audiophile performance amplifiers for multi-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eShane Lee unboxes the Rotel RMB-1585 MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UjyjaNrALgE\" title=\"Rotel RMB-1585 MKII unboxing\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Advice presents the Rotel RMB-1585 MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-67EpXLfHtQ\" title=\"Rotel RMB-1585 MKII overview\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981503652013,"sku":"NEW-RORMB1585MKII-BLK","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORMB1585MKII_BLK_01_2023__00502.1734455821.1280.1280_a9574b2a-530b-4695-b08e-72eac749b249.jpg?v=1778143709"},{"product_id":"rotel-a12mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSixty Watts, a 32-Bit DAC, and Real Headroom Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A12MKII sits in the middle of Rotel's 14 Series. It is rated 60 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, and Rotel publishes an FTC figure of 75 watts. Into 4 ohms it will deliver 120 watts on peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat gap between the continuous and peak numbers is the point. Reviewer Douglas Moore traced it to the parts: \"the A12 MKII has a larger toroidal transformer and stiffening capacitors that allow it to handle these musical peaks.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Ways In, Including Your Computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter handles the digital side. Coaxial and optical inputs accept SPDIF to 24-bit and 192kHz. PC-USB runs 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1, or 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2 once you install a driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier is certified Roon Tested over that USB input. A socket on the front takes an iPhone, iPad or iPod directly for playback, and the device stays awake so you keep control in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Gaps Worth Knowing Before You Choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A12MKII does not decode MQA. If you subscribe to Tidal and want MQA unfolded in the amplifier, that is the reason to look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a14-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA14MKII\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Everything else about the digital section is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIts Bluetooth also supports aptX only. Oddly, the cheaper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA11MKII\u003c\/a\u003e supports aptX HD and AAC, and the A14MKII adds AAC too. On codecs alone the A12MKII is the weakest of the three, which is worth knowing if you stream from a phone often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither gap touches the analog side, and neither affects wired digital sources at all. Both matter only if MQA or Bluetooth quality is central to the way you actually listen day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour RCA line inputs take your analog sources. A moving-magnet phono input sits with them at 3.4mV sensitivity and 50mV of overload margin, with a ground post beside it for the turntable earth wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.018% and the damping factor is 220 — the same figures as the dearer A14MKII. Line signal-to-noise is 100dB, the digital section reaches 103dB, and phono manages 90dB. Those are strong figures for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker terminals come in two sets, A and B, selected from the front panel or the remote. A 1.2-volt preamp output feeds a power amplifier. Tone controls give 10dB either way, and a bypass takes them out of the signal path entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones use a 3.5mm jack on the front, and plugging them in does not mute the speakers. Rotel's manual says to switch the speakers off with the A-B selector. A 12V trigger works as an input or an output, and HT bypass configures it automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIan White reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eecoustics\u003c\/em\u003e in February 2022 and described \"a very clean presentation with just enough warmth to work well with a wide variety of speakers,\" adding that it \"presents music with very black backgrounds.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDouglas Moore reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eThe Sound Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2022. Despite the 60-watt rating he found \"a huge amount of dynamic headroom,\" and heard the amplifier \"delve into the music with a punch way above its level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour computer is a main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — PC-USB reaches 32-bit 384kHz and the amplifier is Roon Tested over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want headroom rather than a big number\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60 watts continuous, 120 into 4 ohms on peaks, from a larger transformer than the models below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run two pairs of speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — A and B terminals with a front-panel selector, which the A10MKII and A11MKII do not offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HT bypass with a configurable 12V trigger hands control to a processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need MQA, a subwoofer output, or the best Bluetooth, look across the range\u003c\/strong\u003e — the A14MKII adds MQA, the A11MKII has better codecs, and no A-series Rotel has a sub output. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRA-1572MKII\u003c\/a\u003e has two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post alongside. Four more analog sources fill the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects over PC-USB, and a television or disc player over optical or coaxial. Pair a phone over Bluetooth, or plug an iPhone into the front USB socket. Headphones use the front jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoining a home theater is a menu setting. Turn on HT BYPASS, run a minijack from the processor to the 12V trigger, and set the fixed volume once. After that the processor powers the amplifier and drives it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A12MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewers had best results with capable standmounts — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet phono stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial and optical are both free — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sets of terminals to feed — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A12MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e60 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, with 120 watts per channel into 4 ohms at maximum. Rotel also publishes an FTC rating of 75 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it decode MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA decoding is the main thing the A14MKII adds over this model. Everything else in the digital section, including the 32-bit DAC and Roon Tested certification, is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich Bluetooth codecs does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eaptX only. The less expensive A11MKII supports aptX HD and AAC, and the A14MKII adds AAC, so the A12MKII is the most limited of the three for Bluetooth listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is a 1.2-volt preamp output that can feed a power amplifier, but no dedicated subwoofer output. No amplifier in Rotel's A-series has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet, at 3.4mV sensitivity with a ground post beside the input. Moving-coil cartridges need an outboard phono stage feeding a line input. Douglas Moore rated the built-in stage below a separate iFi Zen Phono, so a dedicated unit still buys you something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA hands-on look at the A12MKII in a real system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/du6hFMVioUk\" title=\"Your Music and Movies will sound Great with the Rotel A12 mk2 Integrated Amplifier! A Hifi Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, Bluetooth codecs, or connecting a computer to your system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45981511286957,"sku":"NEW-ROA12M2-BLK","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA12M2_BLK_01-Large__15438.1724810320.1280.1280_efb444ea-65ab-4142-9df4-478289371a84.jpg?v=1778120546"},{"product_id":"rotel-ra-1592mkii-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, and Almost Every Input You Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RA-1592MKII is Rotel's full-size Class AB integrated amplifier. It delivers 200 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, and 350 watts a channel into 4 ohms at maximum. Behind that sits a toroidal transformer Rotel winds in its own factory, feeding an array of slit-foil capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe connection count is the other half of the story. Balanced XLR inputs sit alongside the RCA line inputs. There is a moving-magnet phono stage, coaxial and optical digital inputs, and a PC-USB port for a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe damping factor is 600 and distortion measures below 0.008%. Read together, those two numbers describe an amplifier built to grip a difficult speaker and stay clean while it does the gripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Ethernet Port Is Not for Streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis matters enough to say plainly. The RA-1592MKII has an Ethernet port, RS232 and 12V triggers on the back. All three exist for control-system integration in a custom install. None of them plays music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWireless audio comes from Bluetooth, which supports aptX and AAC. For Tidal, Qobuz or a NAS library you add a streamer to one of the inputs. Andrew Robinson put it bluntly in his review: the Rotel \"relies solely on Bluetooth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Digital Section Accepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through a Texas Instruments DAC good for 32-bit and 384kHz. The coaxial and optical inputs take SPDIF up to 24-bit 192kHz. PC-USB goes further, to 32-bit 384kHz in USB Audio Class 2, though that mode needs a driver installed on the computer first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA and MQA Studio decode up to 24-bit 384kHz. The amplifier is also certified Roon Tested over PC-USB. Digital signal-to-noise measures 102dB and the digital frequency response runs 10Hz to 90kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA front-panel USB socket takes an iPhone, iPad or iPod directly. The device stays awake while it plays, so you keep searching and skipping tracks from the phone in your hand rather than the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Subwoofers, Two Speaker Pairs, and Tone Off by Default\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two mono subwoofer outputs. They carry the left and right signals summed, and they run in parallel, so you can drive a pair of subs rather than one. A separate PRE OUT feeds a power amplifier at 1.9 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker terminals come in two sets, A and B, selected from the front panel or the remote. Worth knowing: plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers. Rotel's manual tells you to switch the speakers off with the A-B selector on the front instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bass and treble controls ship disabled. Rotel bypasses them at the factory so the signal path stays as short as possible, and the display reads TONE DISABLED until you enable them in the menu yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Everard reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSound Advice\u003c\/em\u003e in March 2022 and called it \"big, bold and magnificent: this is an amp able to drive even big, demanding speakers as hard as most of us could ever sensibly want.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson at \u003cem\u003eOf Sound Design\u003c\/em\u003e found the Rotel \"effortlessly detailed and focused\" and \"the epitome of neutral with respect to its midrange performance.\" On imaging he was blunter: \"my god is this integrated good when it comes to soundstage!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRobinson names two practical gaps. He rates the Rotel as having \"everything the modern audiophile needs save for maybe HDMI, which is a shame.\" He also notes the digital inputs are not equal, and that the highest bit rates arrive \"through its USB inputs rather than its coax and optical ones.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are demanding\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts a channel and a damping factor of 600 is separates-grade grip in one box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a balanced source\u003c\/strong\u003e — true XLR line inputs at this level, not an adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run subwoofers\u003c\/strong\u003e — two parallel mono outputs mean a stereo pair, which almost nothing else at this price offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is part of a control setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — RS232, Ethernet and configurable 12V triggers, plus an HT bypass mode with a fixed volume level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you stream, add a streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no network audio here, only Bluetooth. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e on a line or digital input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the screw terminal beside it. CD players and other line sources fill the RCA inputs, and a balanced source takes the XLRs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects over PC-USB, and a disc player or television over coaxial or optical. Subwoofers take the two mono outputs on the back. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf the amplifier joins a home theater, enable HT BYPASS in the setup menu. The 12V trigger then becomes an input, the amplifier powers itself on, and it selects your chosen bypass source at a fixed volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RA-1592MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the power to drive a real floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two outputs, so buy them in pairs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet phono stage is already fitted — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed those balanced inputs properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the RA-1592MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, and 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms at maximum, from a Class AB output stage. Distortion stays below 0.008%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it stream Tidal or Qobuz on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Ethernet port is for control-system integration, not audio. Streaming services need a separate streamer, or you can send them over Bluetooth using aptX or AAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it support MQA and Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes to both. MQA and MQA Studio decode up to 24-bit 384kHz, and the amplifier is certified Roon Tested over its PC-USB input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable and a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The phono input is moving magnet, with 5.2mV sensitivity and a ground terminal. There are two parallel mono subwoofer outputs, summed from left and right, so a pair of subs is supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy is the bass and treble control switched off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBy design. Rotel ships the tone circuits bypassed to keep the signal path short, and the display shows TONE DISABLED. Enable them from the front-panel menu if you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17 inches wide, 5 7\/8 inches high and 16 inches deep, with a 3U front panel, and it weighs 38.8 pounds. Allow ventilation above it — the top slots must stay clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das puts the RA-1592MKII through a full review:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L98lUSt6kgI\" title=\"Rotel 1592mkii Integrated Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, adding a streamer, or running two subwoofers in a stereo system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981527408813,"sku":"NEW-RORA15922-SIL","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORA15922_SIL_01-Large__08125.1734362921.1280.1280_987c8876-5244-4f1b-bf24-630cd20f06e5.jpg?v=1778099447"},{"product_id":"rotel-rb-1590-stereo-power-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RB-1590 Stereo Power Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThree Hundred and Fifty Watts, Doubling Into Four Ohms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1590 is the top of Rotel's amplifier line and it does not hedge. Three hundred and fifty watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 648 into 4 — nearly double, which is what a genuinely stiff power supply looks like on a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat comes from two toroidal transformers and eight British-made BHC capacitors. Most amplifiers share a single transformer between the two channels. This one does not, and the 648-watt figure into 4 ohms is the evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is a Class AB design, and at 84 pounds it is built around the power supply it contains rather than the other way round. This is the amplifier for speakers that have already defeated something smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% across the band, harmonic and intermodulation alike. Signal-to-noise measures 120dB A-weighted, and frequency response runs from 10Hz right up to 100kHz, holding within half a decibel the whole way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe damping factor is 300, and channel separation is better than 50dB. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are both fitted and selected on the rear panel, at 100k and 12k ohms, with input sensitivities of 3.5V and 2.2V respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis measures 431mm wide, 237 high and 456 deep, and weighs 38.1kg, which is 84 pounds. Check the shelf before it arrives. Rotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are genuinely hard to drive\u003c\/strong\u003e — 648 watts per channel into 4 ohms, nearly double the 8 ohm figure, is what a stiff power supply delivers when a speaker's impedance drops away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour room is large\u003c\/strong\u003e — 350 watts per channel keeps dynamics intact at the far end of a big space, so quiet passages still have shape rather than vanishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want dual transformers, not one shared\u003c\/strong\u003e — two toroidal transformers and eight BHC capacitors mean one channel's demands do not arrive as the other channel's compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want quiet with the power\u003c\/strong\u003e — 120dB signal-to-noise on an amplifier this size means the noise floor does not rise to meet the output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are choosing the control stage yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e — the volume and the inputs belong to the preamp, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRC-1590MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the matched one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA and set the rear-panel switch to match. Speakers go to the binding posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlan the installation before delivery. At 84 pounds and 456mm deep, the RB-1590 needs a shelf rated for it and enough depth behind for cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e350 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 648 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does the 4 ohm figure nearly double?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBecause the power supply is stiff enough to sustain it. Two toroidal transformers and eight British-made BHC capacitors sit behind the output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat class is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eClass AB, with a conventional linear power supply rather than a switching design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR at 100k ohms and unbalanced RCA at 12k ohms, with sensitivities of 3.5V and 2.2V respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e431mm wide, 237 high and 456 deep, weighing 38.1kg, or 84 pounds. Check your shelf and your cable depth first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1590 driving MartinLogan electrostatics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rmHmKdp_9YE\" title=\"ROTEL RB 1590 AMPLIFIER Review With MartinLogan ESL X\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA second review, on how much load the RB-1590 will take:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4WUbOP5IVDc\" title=\"This will power almost anything to its fullest potential\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981717233837,"sku":"NEW-RORB1590-BLK","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORB1590_BLK_01-Large__25319.1724171878.1280.1280_abdb8fbc-0aac-44e2-afc4-8cdd4da1c507.jpg?v=1778102666"},{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RC-1590MKII Stereo Preamplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel's Reference Preamp, and It Takes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has built its own components for over 60 years, down to winding its own transformers. The RC-1590MKII is the company's reference stereo preamplifier, and the MKII revision reworked the audio path around a custom toroidal transformer and slit-foil capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe input count is what sets it apart. Three coaxial and three optical digital sockets, a PC-USB port taking 32-bit\/384kHz and unfolding MQA and MQA Studio, four RCA line inputs, a balanced XLR pair, Bluetooth with aptX and AAC, and a moving-magnet phono input. It is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSo the disc player, the streamer, the television, the computer, the turntable and a phone can all stay plugged in at once. Nothing has to come out to make room for the next thing you buy, and no switch box sits in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOutputs Built for a System That Grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two sets of RCA preamp outputs and two pairs of balanced XLR outputs. Biamping, or feeding a second room, becomes a matter of running another cable rather than adding a distribution box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo mono subwoofer outputs run in parallel, summed from both channels, so a pair of subs is straightforward. A fixed line output bypasses the volume control for a recorder or processor, a digital output feeds an outboard DAC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack sits on the front panel without muting the preamp outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measurements are reference-grade. THD stays below 0.002%, signal-to-noise reaches 117dB through RCA, and line response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within a tenth of a decibel. Tone controls offer 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz. At 17 inches wide, a 3U panel and 22.27 pounds, it is sized and finished to match Rotel's RB-series amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJim Milton reviewed the RC-1590MKII for Home Theater HiFi on July 19, 2021, running it with Rotel's RB-1590. It is, he concluded, \"one of the finest sounding preamps I've heard. It delivers high-end sound and build quality at a reasonable price.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe put the listening more plainly still. The preamp \"delivered some of the sweetest stereo listening I've heard in some time,\" and the Rotel pairing \"could easily seduce me back to the world of two-channel music again.\" Under faults, he wrote: \"No flaws of consequence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have more sources than sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e — three coaxial, three optical, four RCA line pairs, XLR, PC-USB and Bluetooth mean the disc player, the TV and the turntable all stay connected at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is not finished yet\u003c\/strong\u003e — two RCA output pairs and two XLR pairs make biamping or a second zone a cable run rather than a rebuild, so the preamp outlasts the plan you have today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer, or two\u003c\/strong\u003e — the parallel mono outputs feed a pair of subs from one preamp, which is how bass gets even across a room instead of piling into one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack leaves the preamp outputs live, so private listening is a switch of amplifier rather than a re-plug behind the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-coil records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is moving magnet, set at 2.5mV and 47k ohms. A low-output coil needs an outboard stage from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, running into any line input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR or RCA outputs to your power amplifier, keeping the second pair for biamping or another room, and a subwoofer to either mono output. The turntable joins the phono input and a computer the PC-USB port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDisc players and a television take the coaxial and optical sockets, and a phone pairs over Bluetooth. Headphones plug into the front, and the tone controls stand ready if the room needs them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RC-1590MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotel's RB-series completes the stack — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two parallel outputs invite one, or a pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR cables feed your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many digital inputs are there?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix, in matched pairs: three coaxial and three optical, each taking LPCM to 24-bit\/192kHz, plus a PC-USB port and Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it support MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit\/384kHz over PC-USB, and the unit carries Roon Tested certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The moving-magnet phono input is set at 2.5mV sensitivity with the standard 47k-ohm loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a 3.5mm jack on the front panel. It leaves the preamp outputs live, so switch your power amp off before listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I biamp or run a second zone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of RCA preamp outputs and two pairs of XLR outputs, plus a fixed line output that bypasses the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver or black, matching Rotel's amplifiers and disc players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel introduces the RC-1590MKII in its official overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X3Mytw3P6Fk\" title=\"Rotel introduces the RC-1590MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the MKII and its upgrades over the original:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n78y9f9ikHc\" title=\"AV Atmos on the Rotel RC-1590MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, DACs, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981734404269,"sku":"NEW-RORC15902-SIL","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORC15902_SIL_01-Large__28229.1695745888.1280.1280_bd738c38-ac02-42c5-b19e-24486d4d5cbf.jpg?v=1778101218"},{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1504-four-channel-power-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RMB-1504 Four-Channel Power Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSuperb Four-Channel Power Amp for Home Theater, Distributed Audio, and More \u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RMB-1504 Class AB four-channel amplifier delivers on the ongoing commitment of performance without compromise, building on over 55 years of Rotel amplifier design and in-house manufacturing of hi-fi electronics. Discrete output devices, a massive power supply with toroidal transformer, premium components, and Rotel’s Balanced Design ensure superb sound quality. High current capability allows the RMB-1504 to drive difficult speaker loads with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe four-channel RMB-1504 delivers 70 watts-per-channel into 8 ohms and 115 watts into 4 ohm loads. You'll find many uses for this capable and versatile component. It can provide power and refinement for object-based overhead speakers in home theater installations and also supplies the demanding drive required for custom installation and multi-room audio solutions. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eEffortless Power Delivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRotel prides itself on the muscle and performance of its power amps, and the RMB-1504 will exceed your expectations on both counts. An oversized factory-built toroidal transformer and high efficiency capacitors drive an array of high current output transistors ensuring fast transient timing, accurate detail and controlled consistency of low frequency regardless of the loudspeakers load rating or cable run distance. Maintaining crucial timing and energy while delivering effortless power is a signature trait of this amplifier providing increased speaker placement options. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCritical evaluation of the circuit design and meticulous selection of each acoustic audio components ensures accuracy, power and efficiency all coupled with an unsurpassed build quality ensuring this amplifier proudly wears the Rotel name. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSimple Operation and Convenience Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNo matter how you choose to use the RMB-1504, you will appreciate its simple operation and convenience features. The 12-volt trigger input and output connections, user selected audio signal sense power control, front panel volume attenuators, audio output link connections, five-way speaker binding posts, and available rack mount kit provides ultimate installation flexibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAuto Turn On\/Off Mode Selector\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RMB-1504 provides three different options for manual or automatic power on\/off operation. These modes are selectable using a three-position slide switch on the back panel. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith the switch in the OFF position, the amplifier is turned on or off manually using the front panel power switch. Also use this mode if you are using a switched AC outlet to control power to the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith the switch in the SIGNAL SENSE position, the amplifier turns on automatically when a signal is detected at the inputs. The amplifier will go into standby mode several minutes after a signal is no longer present. The front panel power switch overrides this function. It must be ON for the signal sensing to work. Turning the switch OFF cuts power to the amplifier, regardless of whether or not a signal is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith the switch in the 12V TRIG position, the amplifier is turned on automatically when a 12 volt trigger signal is present at the 12V TRIG input to the left of the switch. The amplifier goes into standby mode if the +12 volt signal is not present. The front panel POWER SWITCH overrides this function. It must be ON for the +12V trigger to work. Turning the switch OFF cuts power to the amplifier, regardless of whether or not a trigger signal is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eThermal and Over-Current Protection Circuits\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RMB-1504 features thermal and over-current protection circuits that protect against potential damage in the event of extreme or faulty operating conditions. Unlike many designs, these protection circuits are independent of the audio signal and have no impact on sonic performance. Instead, the protection circuits monitor the temperature of the output devices and the current they are handling and shut down the amplifier if operating conditions exceed safe limits. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMost likely, you will never see this protection circuitry in action. However, should a faulty condition arise, the amplifier will stop playing and the LED indicator on the front panel will light up. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eMusic Everywhere\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhole house audio brings the soothing, inspiring and energizing power of music to every room in your home as you desire… including outside on the patio or by the pool. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eQuality amplification makes your speakers sing whether they are discreet in-wall or in-ceiling models, or larger floor standing designs that occupy a place of pride in your listening room. In fact, amplifiers are the critical component in distributed music systems as they are tasked with delivering the music signal over often very long runs of speaker wire. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eToo many whole house systems make sound everywhere, but music nowhere. Award winning Rotel amplifier designs are available in different channel configurations, some with digital inputs for today’s streaming media devices, to fit any system configuration.  Smart signal sensing means they turn on exactly when you want them to – when the music starts! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTake a tour through Rotel's manufacturing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eg3eeoHpDRk\" title=\"Rotel factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981752230061,"sku":"NEW-RORMB1504-BLK","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORMB1504_BLK_01-Large__73505.1690571100.1280.1280_54fc9b9a-e3c8-4d1d-816c-f1fc8bed58a2.jpg?v=1778120615"},{"product_id":"rotel-a12mkii-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSixty Watts, a 32-Bit DAC, and Real Headroom Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A12MKII sits in the middle of Rotel's 14 Series. It is rated 60 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, and Rotel publishes an FTC figure of 75 watts. Into 4 ohms it will deliver 120 watts on peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat gap between the continuous and peak numbers is the point. Reviewer Douglas Moore traced it to the parts: \"the A12 MKII has a larger toroidal transformer and stiffening capacitors that allow it to handle these musical peaks.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Ways In, Including Your Computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter handles the digital side. Coaxial and optical inputs accept SPDIF to 24-bit and 192kHz. PC-USB runs 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1, or 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2 once you install a driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier is certified Roon Tested over that USB input. A socket on the front takes an iPhone, iPad or iPod directly for playback, and the device stays awake so you keep control in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Gaps Worth Knowing Before You Choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A12MKII does not decode MQA. If you subscribe to Tidal and want MQA unfolded in the amplifier, that is the reason to look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a14-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA14MKII\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Everything else about the digital section is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIts Bluetooth also supports aptX only. Oddly, the cheaper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA11MKII\u003c\/a\u003e supports aptX HD and AAC, and the A14MKII adds AAC too. On codecs alone the A12MKII is the weakest of the three, which is worth knowing if you stream from a phone often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither gap touches the analog side, and neither affects wired digital sources at all. Both matter only if MQA or Bluetooth quality is central to the way you actually listen day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour RCA line inputs take your analog sources. A moving-magnet phono input sits with them at 3.4mV sensitivity and 50mV of overload margin, with a ground post beside it for the turntable earth wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.018% and the damping factor is 220 — the same figures as the dearer A14MKII. Line signal-to-noise is 100dB, the digital section reaches 103dB, and phono manages 90dB. Those are strong figures for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker terminals come in two sets, A and B, selected from the front panel or the remote. A 1.2-volt preamp output feeds a power amplifier. Tone controls give 10dB either way, and a bypass takes them out of the signal path entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones use a 3.5mm jack on the front, and plugging them in does not mute the speakers. Rotel's manual says to switch the speakers off with the A-B selector. A 12V trigger works as an input or an output, and HT bypass configures it automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIan White reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eecoustics\u003c\/em\u003e in February 2022 and described \"a very clean presentation with just enough warmth to work well with a wide variety of speakers,\" adding that it \"presents music with very black backgrounds.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDouglas Moore reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eThe Sound Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2022. Despite the 60-watt rating he found \"a huge amount of dynamic headroom,\" and heard the amplifier \"delve into the music with a punch way above its level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour computer is a main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — PC-USB reaches 32-bit 384kHz and the amplifier is Roon Tested over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want headroom rather than a big number\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60 watts continuous, 120 into 4 ohms on peaks, from a larger transformer than the models below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run two pairs of speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — A and B terminals with a front-panel selector, which the A10MKII and A11MKII do not offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HT bypass with a configurable 12V trigger hands control to a processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need MQA, a subwoofer output, or the best Bluetooth, look across the range\u003c\/strong\u003e — the A14MKII adds MQA, the A11MKII has better codecs, and no A-series Rotel has a sub output. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRA-1572MKII\u003c\/a\u003e has two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post alongside. Four more analog sources fill the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects over PC-USB, and a television or disc player over optical or coaxial. Pair a phone over Bluetooth, or plug an iPhone into the front USB socket. Headphones use the front jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoining a home theater is a menu setting. Turn on HT BYPASS, run a minijack from the processor to the 12V trigger, and set the fixed volume once. After that the processor powers the amplifier and drives it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A12MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewers had best results with capable standmounts — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet phono stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial and optical are both free — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sets of terminals to feed — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A12MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e60 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms, with 120 watts per channel into 4 ohms at maximum. Rotel also publishes an FTC rating of 75 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it decode MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA decoding is the main thing the A14MKII adds over this model. Everything else in the digital section, including the 32-bit DAC and Roon Tested certification, is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich Bluetooth codecs does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eaptX only. The less expensive A11MKII supports aptX HD and AAC, and the A14MKII adds AAC, so the A12MKII is the most limited of the three for Bluetooth listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is a 1.2-volt preamp output that can feed a power amplifier, but no dedicated subwoofer output. No amplifier in Rotel's A-series has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet, at 3.4mV sensitivity with a ground post beside the input. Moving-coil cartridges need an outboard phono stage feeding a line input. Douglas Moore rated the built-in stage below a separate iFi Zen Phono, so a dedicated unit still buys you something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA hands-on look at the A12MKII in a real system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/du6hFMVioUk\" title=\"Your Music and Movies will sound Great with the Rotel A12 mk2 Integrated Amplifier! A Hifi Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, Bluetooth codecs, or connecting a computer to your system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981757964461,"sku":"NEW-ROA12M2-SIL","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA12M2_SIL_01-Large__75152.1724609216.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778103835"},{"product_id":"rotel-ras-5000-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RAS-5000 Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streaming Amplifier That Takes Your Television Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel calls the RAS-5000 an amplified streamer. The name is an accurate one. The network player is built in, and so is 140 watts per channel of Class AB power. Into 4 ohms that rises to 220 watts a channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStreaming runs over Wi-Fi, or over the wired network port. AirPlay 2 and Chromecast are both built in. Spotify, Tidal and internet radio run through the free RAS-5000 app. The amplifier is Roon Ready, rather than merely Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe feature that sets it apart at this price is the HDMI eARC input. Connect it to your television's ARC socket. The TV then sends two-channel audio straight to the amplifier, so a single box handles both the music and the films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side Is Deliberately Spare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is exactly one analog input, labeled AUX, and it is unbalanced RCA. There is no phono stage and no balanced XLR. Rotel built this around its digital and network inputs, and the back panel reflects that choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eReviewers noticed. \u003cem\u003e7Review\u003c\/em\u003e wrote that \"Rotel has taken a minimalist approach to the available analog inputs,\" and added that \"an XLR connection would have been appreciated, even though the RAS-5000 is clearly designed as a streaming specialist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Digital Section Accepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCoaxial and optical inputs take SPDIF up to 192kHz and 24-bit. PC-USB goes to 384kHz and 24-bit in USB Audio Class 2, which needs a driver installed first. Digital signal-to-noise measures 105dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA and MQA Studio both decode. A USB socket on the back plays files from a flash drive, covering MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV and OGG. Bluetooth with aptX handles a phone that is not on your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the analog side the amplifier measures 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel. Signal-to-noise is 103dB and the damping factor is 290. Distortion stays under 0.03%, which is respectable for this much power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOutputs, and the One Speaker Pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA variable PRE output feeds an external power amplifier if you outgrow the 140 watts. A separate SUB output connects a subwoofer. Headphones plug into the front panel, and bass and treble adjust by up to 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne thing to plan around: there is a single pair of speaker terminals. If you were hoping to switch between two pairs, or run a second room from the amplifier itself, this is not the model for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RAS-5000 won the EISA Best Streaming Amplifier Award for 2024-2025. Ibrahim Mohsin reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSpeaker Feed\u003c\/em\u003e in March 2025 and found \"bass performance is a standout feature, delivering tight, controlled low-end with excellent definition.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe also heard \"an impressively wide and deep soundstage\" and \"a remarkably neutral tonal balance, with midrange frequencies sounding rich and intimate.\" \u003cem\u003e7Review\u003c\/em\u003e scored it 9.5 out of 10, calling out \"stunning detail\" across \"complex timbres and sound textures.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither review lists a sonic fault, so take the limits from the specification instead. The shape of the back panel is deliberate, and worth checking against your own sources before you buy, and all worth checking against your own system before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer inside the amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal and Roon Ready, with no extra box and no extra cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television matters\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC is rare on a two-channel integrated at this price, and it means one remote for both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers need real power\u003c\/strong\u003e — 140 watts into 8 ohms, 220 into 4, with a damping factor of 290.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Ready certification means the amplifier is an endpoint in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are digital\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC, the network and the built-in streaming cover a television and a whole library, so one analog input is one more than most systems need. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e if a deck is joining later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals. Put the amplifier on your network with an Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port, or use the Wi-Fi antenna, then finish setup in the RAS-5000 app on iOS or Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects over HDMI to its eARC socket. A disc player or set-top box goes to coaxial or optical, and a computer to PC-USB. One analog source takes the AUX input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you add a subwoofer, it takes the SUB output on the back. The PRE output is there for the day you want a larger power amplifier and would rather keep the streamer you already know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RAS-5000? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 watts a channel suits a real floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SUB output is already there — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e One pair of terminals, so buy one good run — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front panel — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the RAS-5000 deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e140 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 220 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage, with distortion under 0.03%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAirPlay 2 and Chromecast are built in, and Spotify, Tidal and internet radio run through the RAS-5000 app. It is also Roon Ready. Rotel notes that further services may be added over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my television?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, over HDMI. The input supports eARC, so connecting it to your TV's ARC socket sends two-channel audio to the amplifier without a separate receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a phono input for a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable needs an outboard phono preamplifier, which will then use the single AUX input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it support MQA and hi-res files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. MQA and MQA Studio both decode. PC-USB accepts up to 384kHz at 24-bit with a driver installed, and the coaxial and optical inputs reach 192kHz at 24-bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers this amplifier in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the RAS-5000 and covers how it handles streaming duties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/loLA4bBwGdk\" title=\"Rotel's BEST AMP for Streaming Music 📌 ROTEL RAS-5000 REVIEW\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das treats it as a complete one-box system, with setup and listening notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u4eKjYmyYP4\" title=\"Do You Really Need More Than This? Rotel RAS-5000\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, HDMI eARC in a two-channel system, or adding a subwoofer? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981776642221,"sku":"NEW-RORAS5000-BLK","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORAS5000_BLK_01_2023__68231.1734459702.1280.1280_78c86827-0677-49e2-bfd9-962ac985a550.jpg?v=1778147369"},{"product_id":"rotel-rb-1552-mkii-stereo-power-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RB-1552 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe 1582 Platform, at One Hundred and Thirty Watts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1552 MkII is the smaller sibling of the RB-1582 MkII, built on the same platform. It makes 130 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 185 into 4, which suits most rooms and most speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt kept the parts that matter. Left and right get their own rectification and decoupling. The layout after the transformer is dual-monoblock. And the slit-foil capacitors charge and discharge fast enough to keep up with a transient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise measures 120dB, which is actually better than the larger model manages. All grounding terminates in a star pattern on a copper plate, and that is a large part of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% across the band, harmonic and intermodulation alike. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel. The damping factor is 450, which is ample for most speakers you would pair with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are both fitted, with a rear-panel selector, at 100k and 12k ohms. There are four pairs of color-coded binding posts, two for each channel, so biwiring is a matter of cables rather than adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThermal and over-current protection sit outside the audio path, so they never touch the sound and simply stop the amplifier if something is wrong. The chassis is 431mm wide, 144 high and 339 deep, and weighs 12.4kg. Rotel covers it for 5 years in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound named the RB-1552 MkII a Product of the Year for 2014 in its Affordable category for solid-state power amplifiers. Modestly priced products rarely reach the absolute sound, the citation observes, \"but the best of them can fully deliver the heart of the high end\". And: \"Rotel's RB-1552 Mk II falls decisively into this category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn what that sounds like, TAS was specific: \"Through the RB-1552 Mk II, strings are properly rich, bass is weighty, and the piano possesses a lovely round tone.\" The amplifier is, the citation adds, \"essentially a dual-monoblock design\" that \"accepts both single-ended and balanced connections\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the 1582 sound for less\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is built on the same platform as the RB-1582 MkII, with the same slit-foil capacitors and dual-monoblock layout, at 130 watts instead of 200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care about the noise floor\u003c\/strong\u003e — 120dB signal-to-noise is better than the larger RB-1582 MkII manages, thanks to star grounding onto a copper plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou biwire your speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — four pairs of color-coded binding posts, two per channel, mean biwiring is a matter of connecting cables rather than finding adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want protection that does not color the sound\u003c\/strong\u003e — the thermal and over-current circuits sit outside the audio path entirely, so they guard the amplifier without sitting in the signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the volume control somewhere other than the amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is the preamp's job, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-rc-1572-mkii-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRC-1572 MkII\u003c\/a\u003e is the one to pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA and set the rear-panel switch accordingly. Speakers go to the binding posts, using both pairs per channel if you biwire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGive it time to settle before judging it. Rotel asks for a long break-in on this family of amplifiers, and the difference is not subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e130 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 185 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it compare to the RB-1582 MkII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSame platform and same design approach, with less power: 130 watts against 200. Its signal-to-noise figure of 120dB is actually the better of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I biwire from it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are four pairs of color-coded binding posts, two for each channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR at 100k ohms and unbalanced RCA at 12k ohms, chosen with a rear-panel switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e431mm wide, 144 high and 339 deep, weighing 12.4kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA full review of the RB-1552 MkII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqJSd1ChEz4\" title=\"ROTEL RB-1552 MKII Stereo Power Amp Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTake a tour through Rotel's manufacturing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eg3eeoHpDRk\" title=\"Rotel factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981943529645,"sku":"NEW-RORB15522-BLK","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORB15522_BLK_02-Large__60980.1734363920.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778096407"},{"product_id":"rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRotel Built the RA-1572MKII Around Power, Not Apps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the big one in Rotel's 15 Series. The RA-1572MKII delivers 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms from a Class AB output stage, fed by a toroidal transformer Rotel winds itself. The chassis is a full-width 3U, 17 inches across and 14 1\/8 deep, and it weighs 29.98 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRotel spent the budget on the amplifier and the connections rather than on a streaming platform. The MKII refresh brought circuit topology and power supply methods down from the flagship Michi range, along with a new Texas Instruments Burr-Brown converter. Both black and silver finishes are offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCount the Inputs Before You Compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAnalog first: three RCA line inputs labeled CD, Tuner, and Aux, plus a balanced XLR pair, plus a moving magnet phono stage with its own ground post. On the digital side there are two coaxial and two optical inputs, a PC-USB port, and a front USB socket for an iPhone or iPad. Bluetooth uses aptX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eOutputs match that generosity. There are two sets of speaker terminals, Speaker A and Speaker B, switched from the front panel or the remote. Two parallel mono subwoofer jacks let you run a pair of subs. A preamp output, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and bass and treble controls with a bypass round it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe One Thing It Does Not Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is an Ethernet port on the back, and it does not stream. Rotel put it there for firmware updates and IP control in automation systems. Music arrives by USB, Bluetooth, or the digital inputs. The amplifier is Roon Tested and works as a Roon endpoint through PC-USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Power Supply and the DAC Meet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRotel uses slit-foil capacitors and symmetrical circuit board traces, with metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in the signal path. Total harmonic distortion measures under 0.018 percent, the lowest figure in the 15 Series, and the damping factor is 300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Numbers That Explain the Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio is 100dB on the line inputs and 80dB through phono. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel on line level, and 20Hz to 20kHz on phono. RCA sensitivity is 270mV, XLR is 440mV, and the phono input wants 2.1mV with a 32mV overload margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUse the USB Input for MQA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Texas Instruments Burr-Brown converter runs to 32-bit and 384kHz. Coaxial and optical inputs accept PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz. PC-USB offers Class 1.0 at 24-bit\/96kHz with no driver, or Class 2.0 to 384kHz once you install the supplied driver. MQA and MQA Studio unfold to 24-bit\/384kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDaniel Kumin reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSound \u0026amp; Vision\u003c\/em\u003e on September 15, 2021. His pros list reads \"Generous power\", \"First-class sound\" and \"High-quality fit and finish\", and he concluded that the RA-1572MKII delivers these \"by the bushel\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMark Gusew scored it 8.5 out of 10 with an Applause Award at \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e on June 11, 2021. He wrote that \"Rotel's new RA-1572 MKII has a big, generous, musical sound\" with \"a well-controlled bass\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eKumin's cons are strictly practical: \"Network connection doesn't support audio\" and \"Lacks Wi-Fi, AirPlay wireless streaming\". He also notes the amplifier \"does not accept DSD data directly\". Gusew adds one for Android owners: \"Sadly there's no support for Android devices here\" on the front USB socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 120 watts into 8 ohms, 200 into 4, and a damping factor of 300 give it grip on loads that make smaller amplifiers work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in moving magnet phono stage takes 2.1mV cartridges and has its own ground terminal, so no outboard box is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with balanced sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true XLR input pair is rare at this price and useful with a DAC or CD player that offers balanced outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-pair and two-subwoofer systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — Speaker A and B switching, two parallel sub outputs, 12V triggers, and a home theater bypass mode cover complex installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want streaming built in,\u003c\/strong\u003e the RA-1572MKII has no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or Chromecast. One of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003enetwork streamers\u003c\/a\u003e feeds its coaxial or optical input, and the amplifier's own DAC does the converting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the Speaker A terminals, and a second pair to Speaker B if you have one. A turntable goes to the phono jacks with its ground wire on the post beside them. A CD player can use RCA or XLR, but not both at once from the same source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eOne quirk worth knowing: plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers. Use the front panel or remote A-B selector to switch them off. If you plan to use the 12V trigger input for home theater bypass, check the serial number, because that function only works on later production units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWith this much power and this many inputs, the RA-1572MKII can anchor a serious system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts into 4 ohms is enough for large towers in a large room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet phono stage is built in, so a turntable and a cartridge are all you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — two parallel mono outputs let you run a stereo pair of subs for even room coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — two sets of terminals means two runs if you use both Speaker A and Speaker B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does the Rotel RA-1572MKII have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e120 watts per channel into 8 ohms continuous, and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Both figures are rated with both channels driven, which is how Rotel specifies its amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes the RA-1572MKII stream from Spotify or Tidal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Ethernet port handles firmware updates and IP control only. Music comes in over PC-USB, aptX Bluetooth, or the coaxial and optical inputs. It is Roon Tested and works as a Roon endpoint via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat kind of phono cartridge does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet only. The input is specified at 2.1mV into 47k ohms with a 32mV overload margin. A moving coil cartridge needs a step-up transformer or an outboard phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of terminals, Speaker A and Speaker B, selected from the front panel or the remote. You can run either pair alone or both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes plugging in headphones mute the speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis surprises people. The 3.5mm headphone jack leaves the speakers running. Switch them off with the A-B speaker selector on the front panel or the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Rotel RA-1572MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFive years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel North American dealer, and the online registration must be completed within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe SoundStage! Network channel reviews the RA-1572MKII and walks its feature set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yFNKnK6QkzQ\" title=\"Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier Review!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLiving Entertainment covers what changed in the MKII revision and how it sounds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gk4IUL-2r1k\" title=\"Rotel RA-1572 MKII: New Rotel Sound \u0026amp; New Features\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or balanced XLR connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981960175789,"sku":"NEW-RORA15722-SIL","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORA15722_SIL_01-Large__89340.1724849806.1280.1280_0de65d25-1a9d-4ed3-87e3-804756cf6af5.jpg?v=1778099434"},{"product_id":"rotel-a14-mkii-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel A14 MKII Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Top of Rotel's 14 Series, With MQA and Roon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A14MKII sits at the top of Rotel's 14 Series. It delivers 80 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms from a Class AB stage, and 150 watts into 4 ohms at peak. Rotel also publishes an FTC figure of 92 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo things separate it from the A12MKII below. It decodes MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit and 384kHz. And it is certified Roon Tested over its PC-USB input, so Roon treats it as a known device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEvery Way to Get Digital Audio In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter sits behind all of it. Coaxial and optical inputs take SPDIF to 24-bit and 192kHz. PC-USB runs at 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1, or 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2 once a driver is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluetooth covers aptX and AAC. A USB socket on the front takes an iPhone, iPad or iPod directly, and the device stays awake so you keep skipping tracks from your hand rather than the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.018% and the damping factor is 220. Line-level signal-to-noise is 100dB, the digital section reaches 103dB, and phono manages 90dB. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. Those are the best figures anywhere in the 14 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour RCA line inputs handle your analog sources. A moving-magnet phono input joins them at 3.4mV sensitivity with 50mV of overload margin, and it has its own ground post for the turntable earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker terminals come in two sets, A and B, chosen from the front panel or the remote. A preamp output feeds a power amplifier if you outgrow the 80 watts. Bass and treble adjust by up to 10dB, and there is a bypass to take them out of circuit. Hughes found the amplifier sounds cleaner that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne detail worth knowing: plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers. Rotel's manual tells you to switch them off with the A-B selector instead. The headphone jack itself is a 3.5mm mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHome Theater Bypass and Triggers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 12V trigger can be configured as an input or an output. Enable HT BYPASS in the setup menu and it becomes an input automatically, so a processor powers the amplifier on and drives it at a fixed volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat makes the A14MKII workable as the two-channel half of an AV system. Idle draw is under half a watt in standby, and the chassis measures 17 inches wide by 3.6 high and 13.5 deep at just under 20 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJames Michael Hughes gave the A14MKII a StereoNET Applause Award in November 2021, scoring it 8 out of 10. He heard \"a crisp, engaging and enjoyable listen — one that's on the warm and sweet side of neutral.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIan White reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eecoustics\u003c\/em\u003e in September 2021 and found \"a much more authoritative presentation\" with a \"greater sense of scale, wider and deeper soundstage\" than the amplifiers he compared it against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHughes names two practical limits. The phono stage \"is moving magnet only, and some may find that limiting\", so a moving coil cartridge needs a step-up transformer or an outboard stage. He also wanted a control Rotel left out: \"I'd also have liked a stereo\/mono button\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical warning from Hughes is worth repeating. \"A very highly modulated CD can cause the input of the A14 Mk II to clip on peaks.\" He traced it to sources whose output runs above the standard 2 volts, so check your CD player's output level if you hear hardness on loud passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou subscribe to Tidal and care about MQA\u003c\/strong\u003e — full MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit 384kHz, which the A12MKII does not offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Tested certification over PC-USB, so the amplifier is a known quantity to the software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour computer is a main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — PC-USB reaches 32-bit 384kHz, well beyond what optical or coaxial allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HT bypass with a configurable 12V trigger lets a processor take over cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need a subwoofer output or moving coil, look elsewhere in the range\u003c\/strong\u003e — no A-series Rotel has a sub output, and the phono stage is moving magnet only. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRA-1572MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds two sub outputs, or add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e for a moving-coil cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post beside it. Four more analog sources fill the RCA line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects over PC-USB, and a disc player or television over coaxial or optical. Pair a phone over Bluetooth, or plug an iPhone straight into the front USB socket. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf the amplifier joins a home theater, turn on HT BYPASS in the setup menu and run a minijack from your processor to the 12V trigger. Set the bypass volume once and the processor handles the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A14MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 watts drives a capable standmount or a modest floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial and optical are both waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a 3.5mm jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A14MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e80 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms and 150 watts into 4 ohms at maximum, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel's FTC rating is 92 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it decode MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. MQA and MQA Studio both decode, up to 24-bit 384kHz. This is the main difference between the A14MKII and the A12MKII, which does not support MQA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is a preamp output, which can feed a power amplifier, but no dedicated subwoofer output. No amplifier in Rotel's A-series has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill the phono stage take a moving-coil cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet only, at 3.4mV sensitivity. Both reviewers we quote flag this. A moving-coil cartridge needs an outboard phono preamplifier feeding one of the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it drive two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of terminals with an A\/B selector on the front panel and the remote. The same selector is how you mute the speakers when using headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviews the A14MKII and compares it with Rotel's dearer Michi line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lG3xASu-9e0\" title=\"Michi Enhanced! - Rotel A14MKII Integrated Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own walkthrough of the amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RvKuq7JENWA\" title=\"A14MKII Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, MQA and hi-res streaming, or matching a phono cartridge? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982015750317,"sku":"NEW-ROA142-SIL","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA142_SIL_01-Large__50604.1724609521.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778103855"},{"product_id":"rotel-cd11mkii-cd-player-silver","title":"Rotel CD11MKII CD Player - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThirty Years of Making Cheap CD Players Properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has built affordable CD players since the 1980s, and the CD11MKII is where that experience shows. It is a plain disc player with no streaming and no screen, and the budget went where it can be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs on a Texas Instruments PCM5102A, a 32-bit chip rated to 384kHz, feeding custom-tuned digital low-pass filter circuits. Rotel calls that a sound-first design, and the measurements bear it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe disc rides Rotel's own transport, held in a heavy steel chassis. The tray loads smoothly, the laser pickup is a precise one, and the motor controller was designed to run silently rather than merely quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Noise Figure You Would Not Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise measures better than 125dB A-weighted. That is a remarkable figure at this price and it is the number that matters most, because noise is what a budget player usually gives away first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion is 0.009% at 1kHz. Dynamic range is better than 99dB and channel separation better than 115dB at 10kHz. Frequency response holds within half a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog output impedance is 470 ohms, with a coaxial digital output alongside at the standard 0.5 volts peak to peak into 75 ohms. Power draw is 15 watts, dropping under half a watt on standby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a quiet background above all\u003c\/strong\u003e — better than 125dB signal-to-noise is the specification that separates this from most players near its price, and it is audible on quiet recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing a DVD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — a heavy steel chassis around a purpose-built CD transport treats the disc as the main job rather than an afterthought behind video.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want no complexity at all\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no network, no app and no account, so it works from the first disc and keeps working when a streaming service changes its rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may add a converter later\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coaxial digital output lets the CD11MKII feed a DAC, so it becomes a transport rather than something you replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a Rotel system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is sized and finished to sit with the A11 and A10 amplifiers in black or silver. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the analog RCA outputs to any line input on your amplifier. The PCM5102A inside does the conversion, and that is all most systems will ever ask of this player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you own a converter, take the coaxial digital output to it instead. The disc data then leaves the player untouched for your own DAC to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the CD11MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The A11 is its matching partner — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run from the analog outputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the day you use the coaxial output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments PCM5102A, 32-bit and rated to 384kHz, feeding custom-tuned digital low-pass filter circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than 125dB signal-to-noise A-weighted, 0.009% distortion at 1kHz, better than 99dB dynamic range, and 20Hz to 20kHz within half a decibel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog RCA at 470 ohms output impedance, plus a coaxial digital output at 0.5 volts peak to peak into 75 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it as a transport?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Connect the coaxial digital output to your converter and the player passes the disc data straight out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack and silver, matched to the rest of Rotel's compact range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor for the original owner, from an authorized North American dealer. You must register online within 30 days of purchase to qualify, and it does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOur own walkthrough of the CD11 Mark II:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fZ682537HWY\" title=\"Rediscover Your CDs with the Rotel CD11 Mark II!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about CD players, adding a converter later, or matching a player to your amplifier? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982086660269,"sku":"NEW-ROCD11MKII-SIL","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROCD11MKII-SIL_02_front_2024.jpg__05600.1730389354.1280.1280_e03f3c67-97be-4710-9d79-a5c840b45e48.jpg?v=1778146686"},{"product_id":"rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel A11 MKII Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty Watts, a 32-Bit DAC, and Better Bluetooth Than the Model Above\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A11MKII is the A10MKII with a digital section added. Same Class AB output stage, same 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, same chassis. What changes is everything to do with digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter handles the coaxial and optical inputs, both of which accept SPDIF up to 24-bit and 192kHz. Then there is the Bluetooth, which is where this model does something odd. It supports \u003cstrong\u003eaptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e and AAC. The dearer A12MKII supports plain aptX only, so on codecs the cheaper amplifier is the better-equipped one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Does Not Take Is a Computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no PC-USB input. Coaxial and optical are the only digital connections, so a computer needs either a USB-to-optical converter or an outboard DAC feeding one of the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the dividing line in this range. The A12MKII and A14MKII add computer USB, at 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1 and 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2, along with Roon Tested certification. The A11MKII does not have either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Bench Figures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree line-level RCA inputs cover a CD player, a tuner and one spare source. A moving-magnet phono input sits beside them at 1.6mV sensitivity, with 50mV of overload headroom and its own ground post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.03% and the damping factor is 120. Line-level signal-to-noise is 90dB at maximum volume, phono is 85dB, and frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. Digital frequency response is held to within 0.15dB across the audible band. Power rises to 62 watts a channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTone controls give 6dB either way at 100Hz and 10kHz. A 12V trigger output can switch another component with the amplifier, and a rear slider sets whether it sleeps on its own when no signal arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNo Subwoofer Output, and Reviewers Noticed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis is the A11MKII's real limitation, and it is worth knowing before you buy. There is no subwoofer output and no preamp output. There is also a single pair of speaker terminals, with no A\/B switching between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIbrahim Mohsin reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSpeaker Feed\u003c\/em\u003e in December 2024. He found that \"being a Class AB amplifier, the Rotel A11MKII still manages to get as detailed as a Class D amplifier.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe writer at \u003cem\u003eHIFI-Daydreaming\u003c\/em\u003e called it a favorite in its price range in October 2024: \"It is a neutral amp; there are no spikes or V curves, none of that stuff,\" with \"great control of sound\" across bass, mids and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth name the same omission. Mohsin: \"the only two things that bother me are that Rotel didn't add HDMI and the subwoofer out port.\" HIFI-Daydreaming calls it \"a big omission\" too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box for vinyl and digital\u003c\/strong\u003e — a moving-magnet phono stage and a 32-bit DAC in the same chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth quality matters to you\u003c\/strong\u003e — aptX HD and AAC, which is better codec support than the model above it offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are a TV and a CD player\u003c\/strong\u003e — optical and coaxial both take 24-bit 192kHz, so each source keeps a direct digital path and neither needs its own converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient and 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 watts suits a sensible standmount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a subwoofer or a computer input, look higher\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no sub output and no PC-USB. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a12mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA12MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds computer USB; the RA-1572MKII adds subwoofer outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post alongside. A CD player, tuner or streamer takes one of the three line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects over optical, and a disc player over optical or coaxial. Pair a phone over Bluetooth using the rear antenna. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you want another component to power up with the amplifier, run a minijack cable from the 12V trigger output. The power control slider on the back decides whether it drops to standby by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A11MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e An efficient standmount pair is the right match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get those speakers to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A11MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 62 watts into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel also publishes an FTC rating of 62 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich Bluetooth codecs are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eaptX HD and AAC. Worth noting that the more expensive A12MKII supports plain aptX only, so the A11MKII is the better of the two for Bluetooth listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFor a subwoofer you need to move up to the RA-1572MKII or above, which provides two outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet. Sensitivity is 1.6mV with 50mV of overload margin, and a ground post sits next to the input. Moving coil needs an outboard stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the A10MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital only. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA10MKII\u003c\/a\u003e has no DAC, no digital inputs and no Bluetooth. Power, chassis, phono stage and tone controls are otherwise the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the A11MKII as a first serious amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/88erfbl-z6s\" title=\"A GREAT AMPLIFIER to Get Started in HIFI - ROTEL A11 MKII Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the A11MKII against the A10MKII if you are weighing the two:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oi24gu6RkIY\" title=\"Rotel's A10MKII, A11MKII Integrated Amplifiers \u0026amp; Rotel's CD11MKII CD Player Are Here!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, Bluetooth codecs, or adding a DAC to your system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982169759917,"sku":"NEW-ROA11MKII-SIL","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA11MKII_SIL_01_2023__68361.1702518523.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778146720"},{"product_id":"rotel-t11-fm-stereo-tuner-black","title":"Rotel T11 FM Stereo Tuner - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Quality FM Tuner with RDS Function and Stereo\/Mono Modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRotel has been producing quality tuners since the 1960s. One of the latest additions to this long-established line-up is the T11 FM tuner RDS. It provides easy access to classic analog FM stations along with the build quality and engineering that has made Rotel one of the most respected names in audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLike the T14, T11 features the ability to easily store and recall up to 30 FM presets. A further useful feature common to all 14 Series products is the ability to dim the display panel and power LED to provide a comfortable visual reference in all lighting environments. A wireless remote, FM antenna, and audio cable are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Full, Well Balanced, and Pleasant to Listen to\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The audio quality is excellent - full, well balanced, and pleasant to listen to – not quite CD quality,\" observes William Dengler, \u003cem\u003efmtuners.groups.io\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Local stations and most of the distant stations (up to about 50 miles with a FM-6 antenna) come in clean with no problem.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRDS Broadcast Reception\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis Rotel unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Systems) reception capabilities. The RDS broadcast system provides additional functionality to FM radio reception by transmitting encoded information along with the radio signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis signal is decoded by an RDS receiver and can provide a range of informational features including a display of the station’s identifying name and\/or call letters, the station’s program content (such as ROCK or NEWS), a scrolling text display for announcements or information (such as the name of the song that's playing), and the current time and date. The RDS button on the included remote control can step through the various displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePlease note that the RDS features are entirely dependent on the broadcaster sending properly encoded signals. Thus, they will only be available in markets where RDS is currently implemented and where stations are broadcasting these data signals. Not all FM stations use RDS, but enough stations use it to make this an extremely worthwhile function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConvenient MONO Mode for Listening to Fringe Stations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe MONO button on the included remote control changes the FM mode from stereo reception to mono reception. In stereo mode, a stereo signal will be heard if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal and there is sufficient signal strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhy is MONO mode a good feature? With a fringe station, it can make all the difference between a broadcast that's pleasant to listen to and one you would rather skip over. Switching to mono mode can be a useful way to improve the reception of weak or distant FM signals. Less signal strength is required for clean mono reception than for stereo reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"I Am Certainly Very Happy with the Rotel\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I am a keen FM listener, and I have a Rotel T11. I use it in conjunction with a Magnum Dynalab ST-2 aerial,\" reports G. Stevens, \u003cem\u003eavforums.com\u003c\/em\u003e, April 19, 2021. \"I find that the T11 provides a good signal, and… a very good sound stage… I am certainly very happy with the Rotel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"People will ask 'why not listen on-line?' I do (using Spotify, et al), but, to my (quite old) ears, good FM reception with a good tuner, gives a really good listening experience - without having to switch on the computer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStereo Analog Output with Included Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe unit outputs a stereo analog signal. Use the supplied audio cable to connect it with input jacks of your preamplifier or processor. Be careful and make sure that connections correspond to each other. Right channel output must be connected to right channel of your preamplifier’s or processor’s right channel, and vice versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRS232 Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe T11 can be controlled via RS232 for integration with automation systems. The RS232 input accepts a standard straight DB-9 Male-to-Female cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNote: The T11 has the capability of decoding DAB+ broadcasts. DAB+ is a digital radio standard used in 40 countries for HD sound quality over the airwaves via participating FM radio stations. At this date, the DAB+ system isn't used in North America, and it isn't expected to be adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982228054189,"sku":"NEW-ROT11-BLK","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROT11_BLK_01-Large__05387.1734364591.1280.1280_264a4014-f4a3-4803-bf1b-7968c47281cf.jpg?v=1778126812"},{"product_id":"rotel-dx-5-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel DX-5 Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel Shrank a Real Amplifier to Fit Your Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel calls the DX-5 a personal audio integrated amplifier, which is a careful way of saying desktop amp. It measures 8 1\/2 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and 10 inches deep, and takes up less space than a sheet of paper. Inside is a proper Class AB amplifier, not a compromise. It comes in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower is 25 watts per channel into 8 ohms, rising to 33 watts into 4 ohms. Those are modest numbers, and Rotel does not pretend otherwise. On a desk, or with reasonably sensitive speakers in a small room, they go further than the spec sheet suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Cable to the TV, and You're Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe HDMI ARC input is the feature that changes what this amp is for. Connect it to your TV and the DX-5 becomes its sound system. HDMI CEC comes along too, so the TV remote controls volume and the amp follows the TV on and off. Add the subwoofer output and you have a 2.1 setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe rest of the connections are digital-first. You get one coaxial and one optical input, a PC-USB port, and Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC. There is one analog RCA input. A 1\/4-inch headphone jack sits on the front, next to a full-color display and a machined volume knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSmall Box, Full-Size Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel winds its own toroidal transformer for this amp and drives push-pull high-current output transistors from it. The casework is aluminum throughout. Nothing about the interior reads as a lifestyle product that happens to make sound, which is where most amplifiers this size give themselves away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Numbers Behind the Small Chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTotal harmonic distortion measures under 0.03 percent, and so does intermodulation distortion. Frequency response runs from 10Hz to 100kHz within a fifth of a decibel, which is unusually tight. Signal-to-noise ratio is better than 100dB. Input sensitivity is 680mV into 100k ohms, and the damping factor is 140.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the DAC Does the Heavy Lifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through an ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre chip. Over PC-USB it handles PCM to 384kHz and 32-bit, plus DSD to four times rate and DoP to double rate. The coaxial and optical inputs take PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz. Windows users install the supplied driver to unlock Class 2.0. The DX-5 is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKetan Bharadia reviewed the DX-5 for \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e on March 23, 2026, scoring five for sound and five for build. His pros list reads \"Clean, crisp and composed presentation\" and \"Fluid dynamics with plenty of detail\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDavid Price gave it 7.5 out of 10 and an Applause Award at \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e on December 15, 2025. He called it \"An open, even-handed and musically engaging performer\" whose \"build quality for an amp of this price is superlative\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBharadia is specific about the limits. His cons are \"No phono stage\", \"Another line level input would be handy\", and \"Needs careful speaker matching\". He also flags \"a single set of decent-quality though tightly packed speaker terminals\", worth knowing if your cables end in spade lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Compact Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — nearfield is where 25 watts stops being a limitation, and the 1\/4-inch headphone output is built for arm's-reach use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building a TV system without a receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI ARC with CEC means one cable, TV remote volume control, and a sub output for the low end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer audio owners with large hi-res libraries\u003c\/strong\u003e — PC-USB reaches 384kHz and 32-bit and handles DSD, so files play without conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall rooms and second systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bedroom, office, or den where a full-width chassis would dominate the furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal for large rooms or power-hungry speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 25 watts needs sensitive partners. For towers or a big space, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a14-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRotel A14MKII\u003c\/a\u003e offers 80 watts per channel and a moving magnet phono stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers first. The terminals are close together, so bare wire or banana plugs are the easy choice. Then pick your source. One HDMI cable to the TV's ARC port covers television. A USB cable to your computer covers your library, and Bluetooth covers your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player or a turntable with its own phono stage takes the analog RCA input. If you want more bass than a small pair of speakers can give, run the sub output to a powered subwoofer and set the low-pass filter there. It fits on a desk. It sounds like it does not belong on one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe DX-5 is the electronics. These are the parts that decide how far 25 watts goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the right partner for this amp, and the more sensitive the pair, the louder it will play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front 1\/4-inch output is a core part of the design, not an afterthought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sub output is full range, so choose one with its own low-pass filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the terminals are tightly spaced, so bare wire or banana plugs beat bulky spades here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the Rotel DX-5 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e25 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 33 watts into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. It suits nearfield desktop use and small-to-medium rooms with reasonably sensitive speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the DX-5 have a phono input for a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable connects through an outboard phono preamplifier. A turntable with a built-in phono preamp, or a separate phono stage, connects to the single analog RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my TV to the Rotel DX-5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through HDMI ARC, and CEC lets the TV remote control volume. The DX-5 takes two-channel stereo only, so set the TV to output stereo rather than Dolby Digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat file formats does the DX-5 play over USB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePC-USB handles PCM to 384kHz and 32-bit, DSD to four times rate, and DoP to double rate. Windows machines need the supplied driver for USB Audio Class 2.0. It is also Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the DX-5 stream from Spotify or Tidal on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or built-in streaming platform. Music reaches it over Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC, or from a computer or streamer through PC-USB and the digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Rotel DX-5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel North American dealer, and the online registration must be completed within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own channel walks through the DX-5 and its connections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLLaCI4di5g\" title=\"Rotel DX 5 Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMad Audio gives the DX-5 an independent review, with listening impressions and setup notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ayG4c3A-18U\" title=\"Rotel DX-5: The Compact Class AB Amp We Needed?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about desktop audio systems, HDMI ARC for TV sound, or matching speakers to a low-power amplifier? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982484234413,"sku":"NEW-RODX5-SIL","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RODX5-SIL_01_angle_alt_2025__35989.1750776039.1280.1280_26e2ff46-c204-46ff-ba8e-be8828d76f3e.jpg?v=1778163021"},{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1587-mkii-seven-channel-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RMB-1587 MKII Seven Channel Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel Built the RMB-1587MKII to Run Every Channel Flat Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMany multi-channel amplifiers quote a big number for one channel. Ask all of them to work at once and that number falls. Rotel rates the RMB-1587MKII the other way round. It makes 155 watts per channel into 8 ohms with all seven channels driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDrop to 4 ohms and each channel makes 250 watts, still with all seven working. Use just two channels into 4 ohms and each one makes 335 watts. A loud scene never has to borrow power from the quiet channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeven Channels in One Box Instead of Three\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne chassis covers a 7.1 system, or 5.1.2 with a pair of height speakers. That is two fewer amplifiers, two fewer power cords, and two fewer shelves to find. The front panel stands 5U tall and Rotel packs rack ears in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Two Toroidal Transformers Actually Buy You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel builds the power supply on two of its own high-current toroidal transformers. Eight bulk storage capacitors hold 120,000µF between them. That reserve is what lets all seven channels reach full output together rather than taking turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measured numbers are quiet ones. Total harmonic distortion stays under 0.03%, and intermodulation distortion under 0.03% as well. Signal-to-noise ratio is 111 dB A-weighted. Channel separation beats 55 dB. Damping factor is 330 at 1 kHz into 8 ohms, and gain is 26.6 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Fans, and a Switch to Silence Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour fans move air through the chassis. A rear switch offers Fan Auto or Fan Off, so a closed rack gets airflow and an open listening room stays silent. Either way, leave four inches of clearance around the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThermal and over-current protection watches the output devices and the current they carry, and it sits outside the audio path. Should a fault arise, the amplifier stops and the front-panel power light blinks. That tells you to look before you listen again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Seven-Channel Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a full 7.1 or 5.1.2 system\u003c\/strong\u003e — every channel gets its 155 watts into 8 ohms at the same moment, so a busy soundtrack keeps its surround and height detail instead of thinning out when the room gets loud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers dip toward 4 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms with all seven driven means you buy an amplifier once, rather than replacing one that ran out of current halfway through a film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour gear lives in a rack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 5U panel, rack ears in the box, and 12V trigger in and out let the whole stack wake and sleep with the processor, so nothing gets left switched on overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe amplifier sits well away from your processor\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced XLR inputs on all seven channels carry signal down a long cable run without collecting hum along the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou will pair it with a processor or receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is a power amplifier, so volume, input switching and surround decoding all happen upstream; feed it from the preamp outputs of one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/home-theater-receivers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ehome theater receivers\u003c\/a\u003e or an AV processor and it drops straight into the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun seven preamp outputs from your processor into the amplifier. Every channel takes an RCA cable or an XLR cable, and you use one set or the other. Then run speaker cable from the binding posts, which accept bare wire, lugs, or dual banana plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdd a 3.5 mm cable to the 12V trigger input and the amplifier follows your processor on and off. The trigger output hands that signal to the next component in the rack. One button, whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA power amplifier wants a few things around it. These are the categories most RMB-1587MKII owners shop next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/home-theater-receivers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHome theater receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the preamp outputs that feed all seven channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — seven balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA runs from the processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavier wire to hold the bass over a long run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/power-conditioners\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean feed for an amplifier that can draw 1400 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a receiver or processor with this amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The RMB-1587MKII amplifies, and leaves decoding and switching upstream. Feed it from the preamp outputs of an AV receiver or processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make with all seven channels running?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt makes 155 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Rotel quotes both figures with all seven channels driven together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the XLR and RCA inputs at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse one set at a time. Rotel's manual asks you to connect either the balanced or the unbalanced inputs on a channel, and never both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat speaker impedance does it want?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel recommends speakers of 4 ohms nominal or higher. Wiring several pairs in parallel halves the load the amplifier sees, so pick 8 ohms or higher for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it fit an equipment rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt will. The front panel measures 5U, or 8¾ inches, and the rack ears ship with it. Allow about four inches of clearance for air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat happens if a speaker wire shorts or the amplifier overheats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eProtection circuits shut it down and the front-panel power light blinks. Switch it off, let it cool, clear the fault, then switch it on again to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Advice spends nine minutes with Rotel's MKII multi-channel amplifiers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-67EpXLfHtQ\" title=\"Rotel RMB-1585 \u0026amp; RMB-1587 MKII Power Amplifier Overview\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOoberpad's look at the RMB-1587MKII, with English subtitles switched on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CU0S3ihLXTc?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Rotel RMB 1587 MKII Power Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about home theater amplification, speaker impedance, or balanced connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982730125485,"sku":"NEW-RORMB1587MKII-SIL","price":4799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORMB1587MKII_SIL_01_2023__63162.1712945796.1280.1280_379f1531-253d-47e4-86df-8849830523c8.jpg?v=1778143700"},{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1572-mkii-stereo-preamplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RC-1572 MkII Stereo Preamplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Box, Nearly Every Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel built its name on affordable high-end gear, and the RC-1572MKII carries that into a preamplifier that swallows a whole system. A Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC handles digital, tuned with Rotel's own output filters, so a streamer, a computer and a CD player all arrive already converted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCount the inputs. Two coaxial and two optical, a PC-USB port that takes 32-bit\/384kHz and unfolds MQA and MQA Studio, a moving-magnet phono input for the turntable, and Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC for a phone. Balanced XLR and RCA line inputs sit alongside them, and the unit is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat means one remote and one set of cables instead of a DAC, a phono stage and a Bluetooth box stacked on a shelf. It also means the next source you buy probably already has a socket waiting for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Rotel Put on the Back Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are more generous than the price suggests. A balanced XLR pair and an RCA pair feed your power amp. Two mono subwoofer outputs run in parallel, summed from both channels, so you can add a second subwoofer later without a splitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 3.5mm headphone jack sits on the front, and plugging in does not cut the preamp outputs. A network port carries firmware updates and IP control for automation systems, RS232 sits beside it, and a 12V trigger wakes your power amp with the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMeasured performance is quiet where it matters. Signal-to-noise is 118dB at line level through either RCA or XLR, and THD stays under 0.004%. Line response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within a fifth of a decibel, and the tone controls give 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz. It is 17 inches wide and 18.43 pounds, in silver or black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviewed the RC-1572MKII for Home Theater HiFi on February 21, 2022, paired with Rotel's RB-1582MKII. \"Suffice to say I'm a fan,\" he wrote. The preamp \"has more connectivity than I will ever need, which makes it flexible should you, later on, add it to your system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn sound and daily use he was just as clear: \"the presentation is very smooth,\" and \"Everything sounds great no matter how I connected equipment and no matter what type of music I sent through it.\" Once set up, \"Every function I needed to adjust was accessible from the remote.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical note before you order. Firmware updates need a Windows PC. As Das puts it, \"make sure the unit has already been updated, or you have a PC in your possession, or your local dealer installs the update for you.\" Call us and we will check the unit before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are tired of stacking boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the DAC, the phono stage and the Bluetooth receiver are already inside, so one remote runs the lot and three sets of interconnects stay in the drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack does not mute the preamp outputs, so you can switch to private listening without unplugging your power amp or losing your place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer, or two\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pair of parallel mono outputs feeds two subs from one preamp, which is how you even out bass across a room rather than pile it into one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is part of the house\u003c\/strong\u003e — a network port for IP control, RS232 and a 12V trigger let an installer fold the RC-1572MKII into an automation system instead of working around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-coil records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage is moving magnet, set at 3mV and 47k ohms. For a low-output coil, add an outboard stage from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and run it into a line input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR or RCA outputs to your power amplifier, and a subwoofer to either mono output. Your turntable joins the phono input, disc players take the coaxial or optical sockets, and a computer uses PC-USB. A phone pairs over Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones plug into the front. Set the tone controls once if the room needs them, and the signal sensing wakes the preamp when music starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RC-1572MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotel's RB-1582MKII completes the stack — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two parallel outputs invite one, or a pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR cables feed your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A moving-magnet phono input is built in, with 3mV sensitivity and the standard 47k-ohm loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat digital formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 32-bit\/384kHz over PC-USB, with MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit\/384kHz. Coaxial and optical take LPCM to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a 3.5mm jack on the front panel. Plugging in headphones leaves the preamp outputs live, so turn your power amp off before you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many subwoofers can I run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo. The mono subwoofer outputs are summed from both channels and wired in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, and Bluetooth carries aptX HD and AAC for wireless sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver and black, styled to match Rotel's RB-series power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviews the RC-1572MKII with its matching RB-1582MKII power amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_bVlxapSZjI\" title=\"Zero Fidelity reviews the Rotel RC-1572MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eZero Fidelity puts the RC-1572MKII through its paces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Q1GPuvLOCo\" title=\"Taps Das reviews the Rotel RC-1572MKII and RB-1582MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, DACs, or building a matched system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982740152493,"sku":"NEW-RORC15722-SIL","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORC15722_SIL_01-Large__53878.1733952094.1280.1280_7c79f2e2-ed1f-4db1-90d6-659f926967f3.jpg?v=1778126793"},{"product_id":"rotel-a8-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThirty Watts, Purely Analog, and an Award to Show for It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A8 is the entry point to Rotel's range. There is no DAC, no digital input of any kind, and no Bluetooth. Every signal it amplifies arrives as analog, and the budget went into the amplifier. Output is 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms from a Class AB stage, rising to 40 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat approach won it two What Hi-Fi? Awards in 2024: Best Stereo Amplifier under £500, and Best Stereo Amplifier of the Year outright. The magazine's verdict called it \"a fuss-free, well-built product that sets an enviable standard for sound quality at this level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThirty Watts Means Your Speakers Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis is the single most important thing to get right. Reviewing the A8 for \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e, David Price found it wants \"efficient loudspeakers of over 90dB sensitivity for best results.\" That figure is printed in most speaker specifications, so it is worth checking before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePair it with a sensitive standmount in a normal room and it is a genuinely good amplifier. Ask it to drive something large and inefficient and you will find its limit quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Is on the Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% and frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. Signal-to-noise measures 90dB on the line inputs and 80dB through phono. The damping factor is 80, which is the lowest in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree RCA line inputs are labeled CD, Tuner and Aux. A moving-magnet phono input joins them at 2.5mV sensitivity with 50mV of overload margin, and a ground post sits beside it for the turntable earth wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe front has a volume knob, a source button, separate balance, bass and treble buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Tone adjustment runs to 6dB either way at 100Hz and 10kHz, which is enough for room correction rather than reshaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the back there is an Auto Power Down selector, which decides whether the amplifier sleeps on its own after a quiet spell. The supplied RR-AX1403 remote also operates Rotel CD players and tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Does Not Have\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWorth stating plainly, because all four are absences people ask about. There is one pair of speaker terminals and no A\/B switching. There is no subwoofer output and no preamp output. And unlike every other amplifier in the range, the A8 has no 12V trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis is 17 inches wide, under three inches tall and just under 14 deep, and it weighs 12.8 pounds. Power draw is 110 watts in use and under half a watt in standby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDavid Price scored the A8 7.5 out of 10 for \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e in February 2025. He found it \"delivers a surprisingly balanced sound with far more detail and get-up and go than you'd think,\" and that \"it never sounds cheap and nasty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTucker Bowe reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eGear Patrol\u003c\/em\u003e the same month, calling it \"one of the most affordable all-analog stereo amps you can buy.\" Through it his \"vinyl sounded warm, wide and wonderfully imperfect.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePrice and Bowe both keep it practical. Price notes the A8 has \"no fancy fripperies like DACs or streaming boards\", and that \"you'll need to partner it with efficient loudspeakers of over 90dB sensitivity for best results\". Bowe's gripe is the interface: changing the LED colors means long-pressing input buttons, which he found unintuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a first real system\u003c\/strong\u003e — an award-winning amplifier, a turntable and a sensitive pair of speakers is a complete answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is the main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving-magnet phono stage is built in and specified, with its own ground post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e — 90dB sensitivity or better is what reviewers found it wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a DAC or streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e — it plugs into a line input, and you are not paying twice for conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want digital inputs or more power, step up\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA10MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the same analog idea with 50 watts, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA11MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds a 32-bit DAC and Bluetooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals on the back. A turntable goes to the phono input, with its ground wire on the screw post alongside, which is what prevents hum before it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player, a tuner, a streamer or an outboard DAC each take one of the three line inputs. Headphones use the jack on the front panel. There is nothing else to configure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe one setting worth knowing is on the back. The Auto Power Down selector decides whether the amplifier drops to standby by itself when no signal arrives, and you can switch that behavior off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A8? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for 90dB sensitivity or higher — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono stage is waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get those speakers to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A8 deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e30 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 40 watts into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. Reviewers recommend pairing it with speakers of 90dB sensitivity or better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the A8 have a DAC or Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is deliberate. A streamer or a DAC connects to one of the three analog line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet. Sensitivity is 2.5mV with 50mV of overload headroom, and there is a ground post next to the input. Moving-coil cartridges need a separate phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the A10MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower, mainly. The A10MKII gives 50 watts into 8 ohms against the A8's 30, with a higher damping factor and a 12V trigger the A8 lacks. Both are purely analog with the same three line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no preamp output either. The A8 has speaker terminals and a headphone jack, and nothing else on the output side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers the A8 in North America for three years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das on why a stripped-down amplifier still makes sense:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hh1ueF0RE8s\" title=\"Rotel Went Back to Basics. And It Rocks!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, speaker sensitivity, or setting up a turntable? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45982763057325,"sku":"NEW-ROA8-BLK","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA8_BLK_02_2024__08910.1734363252.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778153139"},{"product_id":"rotel-ras-5000-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RAS-5000 Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streaming Amplifier That Takes Your Television Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel calls the RAS-5000 an amplified streamer. The name is an accurate one. The network player is built in, and so is 140 watts per channel of Class AB power. Into 4 ohms that rises to 220 watts a channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStreaming runs over Wi-Fi, or over the wired network port. AirPlay 2 and Chromecast are both built in. Spotify, Tidal and internet radio run through the free RAS-5000 app. The amplifier is Roon Ready, rather than merely Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe feature that sets it apart at this price is the HDMI eARC input. Connect it to your television's ARC socket. The TV then sends two-channel audio straight to the amplifier, so a single box handles both the music and the films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side Is Deliberately Spare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is exactly one analog input, labeled AUX, and it is unbalanced RCA. There is no phono stage and no balanced XLR. Rotel built this around its digital and network inputs, and the back panel reflects that choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eReviewers noticed. \u003cem\u003e7Review\u003c\/em\u003e wrote that \"Rotel has taken a minimalist approach to the available analog inputs,\" and added that \"an XLR connection would have been appreciated, even though the RAS-5000 is clearly designed as a streaming specialist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Digital Section Accepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCoaxial and optical inputs take SPDIF up to 192kHz and 24-bit. PC-USB goes to 384kHz and 24-bit in USB Audio Class 2, which needs a driver installed first. Digital signal-to-noise measures 105dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA and MQA Studio both decode. A USB socket on the back plays files from a flash drive, covering MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV and OGG. Bluetooth with aptX handles a phone that is not on your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the analog side the amplifier measures 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel. Signal-to-noise is 103dB and the damping factor is 290. Distortion stays under 0.03%, which is respectable for this much power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOutputs, and the One Speaker Pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA variable PRE output feeds an external power amplifier if you outgrow the 140 watts. A separate SUB output connects a subwoofer. Headphones plug into the front panel, and bass and treble adjust by up to 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne thing to plan around: there is a single pair of speaker terminals. If you were hoping to switch between two pairs, or run a second room from the amplifier itself, this is not the model for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RAS-5000 won the EISA Best Streaming Amplifier Award for 2024-2025. Ibrahim Mohsin reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSpeaker Feed\u003c\/em\u003e in March 2025 and found \"bass performance is a standout feature, delivering tight, controlled low-end with excellent definition.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe also heard \"an impressively wide and deep soundstage\" and \"a remarkably neutral tonal balance, with midrange frequencies sounding rich and intimate.\" \u003cem\u003e7Review\u003c\/em\u003e scored it 9.5 out of 10, calling out \"stunning detail\" across \"complex timbres and sound textures.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither review lists a sonic fault, so take the limits from the specification instead. The shape of the back panel is deliberate, and worth checking against your own sources before you buy, and all worth checking against your own system before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer inside the amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal and Roon Ready, with no extra box and no extra cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television matters\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC is rare on a two-channel integrated at this price, and it means one remote for both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers need real power\u003c\/strong\u003e — 140 watts into 8 ohms, 220 into 4, with a damping factor of 290.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Ready certification means the amplifier is an endpoint in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are digital\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC, the network and the built-in streaming cover a television and a whole library, so one analog input is one more than most systems need. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e if a deck is joining later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals. Put the amplifier on your network with an Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port, or use the Wi-Fi antenna, then finish setup in the RAS-5000 app on iOS or Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects over HDMI to its eARC socket. A disc player or set-top box goes to coaxial or optical, and a computer to PC-USB. One analog source takes the AUX input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you add a subwoofer, it takes the SUB output on the back. The PRE output is there for the day you want a larger power amplifier and would rather keep the streamer you already know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RAS-5000? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 watts a channel suits a real floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SUB output is already there — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e One pair of terminals, so buy one good run — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front panel — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the RAS-5000 deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e140 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 220 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage, with distortion under 0.03%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAirPlay 2 and Chromecast are built in, and Spotify, Tidal and internet radio run through the RAS-5000 app. It is also Roon Ready. Rotel notes that further services may be added over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my television?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, over HDMI. The input supports eARC, so connecting it to your TV's ARC socket sends two-channel audio to the amplifier without a separate receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a phono input for a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable needs an outboard phono preamplifier, which will then use the single AUX input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it support MQA and hi-res files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. MQA and MQA Studio both decode. PC-USB accepts up to 384kHz at 24-bit with a driver installed, and the coaxial and optical inputs reach 192kHz at 24-bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers this amplifier in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the RAS-5000 and covers how it handles streaming duties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/loLA4bBwGdk\" title=\"Rotel's BEST AMP for Streaming Music 📌 ROTEL RAS-5000 REVIEW\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das treats it as a complete one-box system, with setup and listening notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u4eKjYmyYP4\" title=\"Do You Really Need More Than This? Rotel RAS-5000\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, HDMI eARC in a two-channel system, or adding a subwoofer? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982818205869,"sku":"NEW-RORAS5000-SIL","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORAS5000_SIL_01_2023__31788.1734459622.1280.1280_eb19dc31-d805-4076-85f7-2979ff21c6c4.jpg?v=1778147386"},{"product_id":"rotel-dx-3-headphone-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGem of a High-Performance Headphone Amp, Preamp, and Standalone DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDon't settle for less than a peak listening experience. If you're a headphone lover, the new Rotel DX-3 head amp will be your constant companion, revealing new details and dimensions to your music. It will also bowl you over as a standalone preamp and DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFrom its exquisite industrial design to its sophisticated tech and performance, the DX-3 is a gem of a premium, fully balanced headphone amplifier. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via a PC-USB input, coaxial \/ optical digital input, or aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth. Analog sources are accommodated, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"My First Listen Gave Me Goosebumps\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Rotel DX-3 is Rotel’s first offering of a fully balanced, class-A headphone amplifier. Precision built and feature-rich, it offers substantial power in a very small footprint,\" reports Lory Hawley, \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e, September 18, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"My first listen to the DX-3 gave me goosebumps. I think all the headphone amps that I’ve listened to are noise-free, but the DX-3 is on a different level. The background silence behind the music is velvety black. Music seems to be richer in contrast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 walked away with a \"Recommended\" award from \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Want a fun-sized all-in-one that fits fine both on the desk and in most living room systems? The Rotel DX-3 is just that, and more, thanks to its discrete balanced headphone-driving front-end.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Usually, with these combo units, I have to give caveats that either the amp or, more often, the DAC section is the highlight, and the other is relatively meh. The DX-3 is a completely balanced package where neither can be faulted.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFully Balanced Circuit Topology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is designed for audiophiles who want to enjoy music in private listening sessions or through powered speakers, combining performance and style. And it excels with either balanced or single-ended, unbalanced headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFully balanced circuit topology is powered by an in-house manufactured toroidal transformer with ultra-low noise isolation and filter capacitors. The full-color graphic display, extruded aluminum remote control, and front panel controls ensure ease of operation and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn Immersive Soundstage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt its core the DX-3 is driven by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC ensuring exceptional digital-to-analog conversion rendering music with ultimate resolution maximized on an immersive soundstage. The internal headphone amplifier is powered by a custom in-house manufactured, shielded toroidal transformer with high current drivers to deliver dynamics with an ultra-low distortion of \u0026lt; 0.004%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Didn't Break a Sweat\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It feels and sounds every bit of the piece of high-end audio gear it is. It has enough power to drive just about any headphones well above safe listening levels, and it looks gorgeous doing it,\" reports Geoffrey Morrison, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesolo.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"So, if you and your partner want to rock out to the same song using two pairs of big planar-magnetic headphones, the DX-3 didn’t seem to break a sweat. It was barely warm to the touch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Built to Last, Built to Deliver\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Sure, you can find cheaper gear, but most don’t offer Rotel’s build quality, long-term support, or a five-year warranty. That’s a meaningful investment in longevity and peace of mind—especially compared to those flavor-of-the-month devices with short lifespans and questionable parts availability,\" observes W. Jennings, \u003cem\u003eecoustics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a solid, no-nonsense all-in-one headphone system that won’t need replacing any time soon – and performs at a level that justifies its price – the Rotel DX-3 is well worth your attention. It’s built to last, and built to deliver.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandalone DAC and Fully Functional Preamplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 also functions as a standalone DAC and fully functional Preamplifier via XLR Balanced and RCA outputs. This extends the flexibility of installation to directly drive external amplifiers, powered speakers or feeding an existing audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA full-color front panel display provides all user feedback and simplifies a powerful array of setup options with ease. The included aluminum extruded remote control puts the power of the DX-3 in your hands providing access to all runtime and setup functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhether used as a high-performance headphone amplifier, feature laden preamplifier or high-performance DAC, the DX-3 redefines your personal audio space with performance, features and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUser-Selectable Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVariable user selectable headphone gain levels of High, Medium and Low ensure support for low and high impedance headphones through convenient front panel 4.4mm balanced and61\/4' single ended headphone connectors. Volume attenuation is controlled by an audiophile grade NJW1195A analog controller delivering precise steps as refined as 0.5dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Performance Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is a full featured, high-performance component. All aspects of the design have been optimized to retain the full dynamic range and subtle nuances of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe unit has a highly regulated power supply incorporating a Rotel custom-designed toroidal power transformer. This low impedance power supply has ample power reserves, which enables the unit to easily reproduce the most demanding audio signals. This type of design is more expensive to manufacture, but it is better for the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe printed circuit boards (PCB) are designed with Symmetrical Circuit Traces. This ensures that the precise timing of the music is maintained and faithfully recreated. The circuitry uses metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in important signal paths. All aspects of this design have been examined to ensure the most faithful music reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital and Analog, Wireless and Wired Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eConnect your balanced or single-ended phones to the DX-3 or attached directly to a pair of active, powered speakers rending music up to 32-bit\/384kHz from the PC-USB input, 24-bit\/192kHz via Coaxial\/Optical, and aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth, or from legacy audio equipment via its analog 'AUX' RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Ultimate Desktop Companion\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Rotel’s new DX-3 DAC \/ headphone amp is the ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion,’\" reports Jacob Green, \u003cem\u003eaudioholics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, March 25, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Though clearly designed with headphone users in mind, the DX-3 is equally well-equipped to be used as a standalone DAC or as a DAC\/preamp. It features both RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs, which can be connected to a pair of active desktop monitors, or to an external power amp feeding a traditional audio system. It’s certainly attractive enough to be left out on display, thanks to its compact form-factor, full-color front panel graphic display, and large diamond-knurled volume knob.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45982839046317,"sku":"NEW-RODX3-BLK","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RODX3-BLK_01_angle_2025__95757.1750777111.1280.1280_dfa50b57-2ec1-4fd9-9be2-d0f2b5ad92ec.jpg?v=1778163074"},{"product_id":"rotel-dx-5-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel DX-5 Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel Shrank a Real Amplifier to Fit Your Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel calls the DX-5 a personal audio integrated amplifier, which is a careful way of saying desktop amp. It measures 8 1\/2 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and 10 inches deep, and takes up less space than a sheet of paper. Inside is a proper Class AB amplifier, not a compromise. It comes in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower is 25 watts per channel into 8 ohms, rising to 33 watts into 4 ohms. Those are modest numbers, and Rotel does not pretend otherwise. On a desk, or with reasonably sensitive speakers in a small room, they go further than the spec sheet suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Cable to the TV, and You're Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe HDMI ARC input is the feature that changes what this amp is for. Connect it to your TV and the DX-5 becomes its sound system. HDMI CEC comes along too, so the TV remote controls volume and the amp follows the TV on and off. Add the subwoofer output and you have a 2.1 setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe rest of the connections are digital-first. You get one coaxial and one optical input, a PC-USB port, and Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC. There is one analog RCA input. A 1\/4-inch headphone jack sits on the front, next to a full-color display and a machined volume knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSmall Box, Full-Size Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel winds its own toroidal transformer for this amp and drives push-pull high-current output transistors from it. The casework is aluminum throughout. Nothing about the interior reads as a lifestyle product that happens to make sound, which is where most amplifiers this size give themselves away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Numbers Behind the Small Chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTotal harmonic distortion measures under 0.03 percent, and so does intermodulation distortion. Frequency response runs from 10Hz to 100kHz within a fifth of a decibel, which is unusually tight. Signal-to-noise ratio is better than 100dB. Input sensitivity is 680mV into 100k ohms, and the damping factor is 140.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the DAC Does the Heavy Lifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through an ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre chip. Over PC-USB it handles PCM to 384kHz and 32-bit, plus DSD to four times rate and DoP to double rate. The coaxial and optical inputs take PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz. Windows users install the supplied driver to unlock Class 2.0. The DX-5 is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKetan Bharadia reviewed the DX-5 for \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e on March 23, 2026, scoring five for sound and five for build. His pros list reads \"Clean, crisp and composed presentation\" and \"Fluid dynamics with plenty of detail\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDavid Price gave it 7.5 out of 10 and an Applause Award at \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e on December 15, 2025. He called it \"An open, even-handed and musically engaging performer\" whose \"build quality for an amp of this price is superlative\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBharadia is specific about the limits. His cons are \"No phono stage\", \"Another line level input would be handy\", and \"Needs careful speaker matching\". He also flags \"a single set of decent-quality though tightly packed speaker terminals\", worth knowing if your cables end in spade lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Compact Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — nearfield is where 25 watts stops being a limitation, and the 1\/4-inch headphone output is built for arm's-reach use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building a TV system without a receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI ARC with CEC means one cable, TV remote volume control, and a sub output for the low end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer audio owners with large hi-res libraries\u003c\/strong\u003e — PC-USB reaches 384kHz and 32-bit and handles DSD, so files play without conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall rooms and second systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bedroom, office, or den where a full-width chassis would dominate the furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal for large rooms or power-hungry speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 25 watts needs sensitive partners. For towers or a big space, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a14-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRotel A14MKII\u003c\/a\u003e offers 80 watts per channel and a moving magnet phono stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers first. The terminals are close together, so bare wire or banana plugs are the easy choice. Then pick your source. One HDMI cable to the TV's ARC port covers television. A USB cable to your computer covers your library, and Bluetooth covers your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player or a turntable with its own phono stage takes the analog RCA input. If you want more bass than a small pair of speakers can give, run the sub output to a powered subwoofer and set the low-pass filter there. It fits on a desk. It sounds like it does not belong on one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe DX-5 is the electronics. These are the parts that decide how far 25 watts goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the right partner for this amp, and the more sensitive the pair, the louder it will play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front 1\/4-inch output is a core part of the design, not an afterthought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sub output is full range, so choose one with its own low-pass filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the terminals are tightly spaced, so bare wire or banana plugs beat bulky spades here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the Rotel DX-5 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e25 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 33 watts into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. It suits nearfield desktop use and small-to-medium rooms with reasonably sensitive speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the DX-5 have a phono input for a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable connects through an outboard phono preamplifier. A turntable with a built-in phono preamp, or a separate phono stage, connects to the single analog RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my TV to the Rotel DX-5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through HDMI ARC, and CEC lets the TV remote control volume. The DX-5 takes two-channel stereo only, so set the TV to output stereo rather than Dolby Digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat file formats does the DX-5 play over USB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePC-USB handles PCM to 384kHz and 32-bit, DSD to four times rate, and DoP to double rate. Windows machines need the supplied driver for USB Audio Class 2.0. It is also Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the DX-5 stream from Spotify or Tidal on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or built-in streaming platform. Music reaches it over Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC, or from a computer or streamer through PC-USB and the digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Rotel DX-5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel North American dealer, and the online registration must be completed within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own channel walks through the DX-5 and its connections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLLaCI4di5g\" title=\"Rotel DX 5 Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMad Audio gives the DX-5 an independent review, with listening impressions and setup notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ayG4c3A-18U\" title=\"Rotel DX-5: The Compact Class AB Amp We Needed?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about desktop audio systems, HDMI ARC for TV sound, or matching speakers to a low-power amplifier? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45982840881325,"sku":"NEW-RODX5-BLK","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RODX5-BLK_01_midhigh_angle_right_2025__32363.1750775582.1280.1280_bc427f7d-8263-49ea-8e0f-39c105a9a469.jpg?v=1778163038"},{"product_id":"rotel-rb-1582-mkii-stereo-power-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, and a Damping Factor of 800\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1582 MkII makes 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 323 into 4. That is the point at which most domestic speakers stop being a problem the amplifier has to solve, whatever they are and whatever the room does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe number that tells you more is the damping factor: 800. That figure describes how firmly the amplifier holds a woofer still between notes, and it is what separates bass that starts and stops with the recording from bass that carries on ringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has been building its own transformers for sixty years, and the RB-1582 MkII follows the company's Balanced Design Concept: the parts, the layout and the measurements developed together rather than one chosen to flatter another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% across the audible band, both harmonic and intermodulation. Signal-to-noise measures 116dB A-weighted, and frequency response runs from 10Hz all the way to 100kHz, within half a decibel throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are fitted, selected by a rear-panel switch. Sensitivity is 1.9V on RCA and 3.0V on XLR, with impedances of 12k and 100k ohms respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis is 431mm wide, 144 high and 407 deep, and it weighs 17.6kg. Rotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year parts and labor warranty, which is long for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGary Lea reviewed the RB-1582 MkII for Positive Feedback on 14 September 2021, running it with Rotel's matching RC-1572 MkII preamplifier. His verdict was unqualified: \"Highly recommended!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eComing from a valve system, what surprised him was the tone. \"The midrange was creamier than I expected from a solid-state duo, especially compared to my tube rig,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical warning, and it is worth heeding. Lea's first impressions were poor — edgy highs, little bottom end — until Rotel told him \"at least 80 hours were needed to get a full break-in\". After that he found \"an almost overnight change to sonic good times\". Give it the eighty hours before you judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers need control, not just watts\u003c\/strong\u003e — a damping factor of 800 is what holds a woofer still between notes, so bass stops when the recording stops instead of ringing on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour preamplifier is balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR and RCA are both fitted with a rear-panel selector, and the XLR input sits at 100k ohms, so a long balanced run arrives without hum or loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want quiet at low volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — 116dB signal-to-noise means the background stays out of the way in the evening, which is when most people actually listen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a Rotel system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is voiced and sized to match the RC-1572 MkII preamplifier, and Positive Feedback reviewed the two together and recommended the pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — volume and input switching live in the preamp or streamer\/DAC ahead of it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRC-1590MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA and set the rear-panel switch to match. Speakers go to the binding posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen leave it playing. Rotel asks for at least eighty hours of break-in before the amplifier settles, and reviewers who skipped that step did not hear it at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 323 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR at 100k ohms and unbalanced RCA at 12k ohms, chosen with a rear-panel switch. Sensitivity is 3.0V and 1.9V respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long does it need to break in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel advises at least 80 hours. Reviewers who listened earlier reported edgy highs and thin bass that disappeared once the amplifier had settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is damping factor, and why 800?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt describes how firmly the amplifier grips the speaker cone between notes. At 800, the RB-1582 MkII keeps bass tight rather than loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e431mm wide, 144 high and 407 deep, weighing 17.6kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn unboxing and review of the RB-1582 MkII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZvCRklqrMjc\" title=\"Rotel RB-1582 MKII Power Amplifier, Unboxing, Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat the RB-1582 MkII adds over a receiver's own amplification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2qIECw7DRZE\" title=\"Yamaha TSR-700 VS Rotel RB 1582 MKII Power Amp\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982841405613,"sku":"NEW-RORB15822-SIL","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORB15822_SIL_01-Large__85844.1733952604.1280.1280_86278c38-721d-4e1f-b854-3c66ca34d1eb.jpg?v=1778119851"},{"product_id":"rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A11 MKII Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty Watts, a 32-Bit DAC, and Better Bluetooth Than the Model Above\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A11MKII is the A10MKII with a digital section added. Same Class AB output stage, same 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, same chassis. What changes is everything to do with digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter handles the coaxial and optical inputs, both of which accept SPDIF up to 24-bit and 192kHz. Then there is the Bluetooth, which is where this model does something odd. It supports \u003cstrong\u003eaptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e and AAC. The dearer A12MKII supports plain aptX only, so on codecs the cheaper amplifier is the better-equipped one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Does Not Take Is a Computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no PC-USB input. Coaxial and optical are the only digital connections, so a computer needs either a USB-to-optical converter or an outboard DAC feeding one of the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the dividing line in this range. The A12MKII and A14MKII add computer USB, at 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1 and 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2, along with Roon Tested certification. The A11MKII does not have either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Bench Figures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree line-level RCA inputs cover a CD player, a tuner and one spare source. A moving-magnet phono input sits beside them at 1.6mV sensitivity, with 50mV of overload headroom and its own ground post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.03% and the damping factor is 120. Line-level signal-to-noise is 90dB at maximum volume, phono is 85dB, and frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. Digital frequency response is held to within 0.15dB across the audible band. Power rises to 62 watts a channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTone controls give 6dB either way at 100Hz and 10kHz. A 12V trigger output can switch another component with the amplifier, and a rear slider sets whether it sleeps on its own when no signal arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNo Subwoofer Output, and Reviewers Noticed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis is the A11MKII's real limitation, and it is worth knowing before you buy. There is no subwoofer output and no preamp output. There is also a single pair of speaker terminals, with no A\/B switching between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIbrahim Mohsin reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSpeaker Feed\u003c\/em\u003e in December 2024. He found that \"being a Class AB amplifier, the Rotel A11MKII still manages to get as detailed as a Class D amplifier.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe writer at \u003cem\u003eHIFI-Daydreaming\u003c\/em\u003e called it a favorite in its price range in October 2024: \"It is a neutral amp; there are no spikes or V curves, none of that stuff,\" with \"great control of sound\" across bass, mids and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth name the same omission. Mohsin: \"the only two things that bother me are that Rotel didn't add HDMI and the subwoofer out port.\" HIFI-Daydreaming calls it \"a big omission\" too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box for vinyl and digital\u003c\/strong\u003e — a moving-magnet phono stage and a 32-bit DAC in the same chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth quality matters to you\u003c\/strong\u003e — aptX HD and AAC, which is better codec support than the model above it offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are a TV and a CD player\u003c\/strong\u003e — optical and coaxial both take 24-bit 192kHz, so each source keeps a direct digital path and neither needs its own converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient and 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 watts suits a sensible standmount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a subwoofer or a computer input, look higher\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no sub output and no PC-USB. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a12mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA12MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds computer USB; the RA-1572MKII adds subwoofer outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post alongside. A CD player, tuner or streamer takes one of the three line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects over optical, and a disc player over optical or coaxial. Pair a phone over Bluetooth using the rear antenna. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you want another component to power up with the amplifier, run a minijack cable from the 12V trigger output. The power control slider on the back decides whether it drops to standby by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A11MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e An efficient standmount pair is the right match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get those speakers to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A11MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 62 watts into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel also publishes an FTC rating of 62 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich Bluetooth codecs are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eaptX HD and AAC. Worth noting that the more expensive A12MKII supports plain aptX only, so the A11MKII is the better of the two for Bluetooth listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFor a subwoofer you need to move up to the RA-1572MKII or above, which provides two outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet. Sensitivity is 1.6mV with 50mV of overload margin, and a ground post sits next to the input. Moving coil needs an outboard stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the A10MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital only. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA10MKII\u003c\/a\u003e has no DAC, no digital inputs and no Bluetooth. Power, chassis, phono stage and tone controls are otherwise the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the A11MKII as a first serious amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/88erfbl-z6s\" title=\"A GREAT AMPLIFIER to Get Started in HIFI - ROTEL A11 MKII Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the A11MKII against the A10MKII if you are weighing the two:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oi24gu6RkIY\" title=\"Rotel's A10MKII, A11MKII Integrated Amplifiers \u0026amp; Rotel's CD11MKII CD Player Are Here!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, Bluetooth codecs, or adding a DAC to your system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45982913986733,"sku":"NEW-ROA11MKII-BLK","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA11MKII_BLK_01_2023__31372.1733939822.1280.1280_b0d7ab59-e295-4f78-8897-6cd437e062b0.jpg?v=1778146713"},{"product_id":"rotel-rb-1552-mkii-stereo-power-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RB-1552 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe 1582 Platform, at One Hundred and Thirty Watts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1552 MkII is the smaller sibling of the RB-1582 MkII, built on the same platform. It makes 130 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 185 into 4, which suits most rooms and most speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt kept the parts that matter. Left and right get their own rectification and decoupling. The layout after the transformer is dual-monoblock. And the slit-foil capacitors charge and discharge fast enough to keep up with a transient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise measures 120dB, which is actually better than the larger model manages. All grounding terminates in a star pattern on a copper plate, and that is a large part of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% across the band, harmonic and intermodulation alike. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel. The damping factor is 450, which is ample for most speakers you would pair with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are both fitted, with a rear-panel selector, at 100k and 12k ohms. There are four pairs of color-coded binding posts, two for each channel, so biwiring is a matter of cables rather than adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThermal and over-current protection sit outside the audio path, so they never touch the sound and simply stop the amplifier if something is wrong. The chassis is 431mm wide, 144 high and 339 deep, and weighs 12.4kg. Rotel covers it for 5 years in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound named the RB-1552 MkII a Product of the Year for 2014 in its Affordable category for solid-state power amplifiers. Modestly priced products rarely reach the absolute sound, the citation observes, \"but the best of them can fully deliver the heart of the high end\". And: \"Rotel's RB-1552 Mk II falls decisively into this category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn what that sounds like, TAS was specific: \"Through the RB-1552 Mk II, strings are properly rich, bass is weighty, and the piano possesses a lovely round tone.\" The amplifier is, the citation adds, \"essentially a dual-monoblock design\" that \"accepts both single-ended and balanced connections\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the 1582 sound for less\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is built on the same platform as the RB-1582 MkII, with the same slit-foil capacitors and dual-monoblock layout, at 130 watts instead of 200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care about the noise floor\u003c\/strong\u003e — 120dB signal-to-noise is better than the larger RB-1582 MkII manages, thanks to star grounding onto a copper plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou biwire your speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — four pairs of color-coded binding posts, two per channel, mean biwiring is a matter of connecting cables rather than finding adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want protection that does not color the sound\u003c\/strong\u003e — the thermal and over-current circuits sit outside the audio path entirely, so they guard the amplifier without sitting in the signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the volume control somewhere other than the amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is the preamp's job, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-rc-1572-mkii-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRC-1572 MkII\u003c\/a\u003e is the one to pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA and set the rear-panel switch accordingly. Speakers go to the binding posts, using both pairs per channel if you biwire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGive it time to settle before judging it. Rotel asks for a long break-in on this family of amplifiers, and the difference is not subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e130 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 185 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it compare to the RB-1582 MkII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSame platform and same design approach, with less power: 130 watts against 200. Its signal-to-noise figure of 120dB is actually the better of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I biwire from it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are four pairs of color-coded binding posts, two for each channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR at 100k ohms and unbalanced RCA at 12k ohms, chosen with a rear-panel switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e431mm wide, 144 high and 339 deep, weighing 12.4kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA full review of the RB-1552 MkII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqJSd1ChEz4\" title=\"ROTEL RB-1552 MKII Stereo Power Amp Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTake a tour through Rotel's manufacturing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eg3eeoHpDRk\" title=\"Rotel factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982936301741,"sku":"NEW-RORB15522-SIL","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORB15522_SIL_01-Large__46047.1734364495.1280.1280_9f7de13f-1a48-4a85-b5c9-40f6213fbd02.jpg?v=1778096549"},{"product_id":"rotel-cd14-mkii-cd-player-silver","title":"Rotel CD14 MkII CD Player - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKeeping the Motor Away from the Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player has a problem built into it. The motor that spins the disc and the circuits that handle the audio share one box. Motors are electrically noisy. The CD14MKII answers that with separate power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe motor controls run from their own supply. They are kept away from the audio circuits. The converter's digital and analog sections are split the same way, so noise made in one place has no easy route into another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is handled by a premium Texas Instruments 32-bit converter, rated to 384kHz. After it sit custom-tuned analog output filters. Those filters are Rotel's own work rather than a reference design taken off the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Isolation Buys\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise measures better than 118dB A-weighted. That is the noise floor. Channel separation is better than 118dB at 10kHz. Dynamic range beats 99dB, and intermodulation distortion sits at 0.0035% at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrequency response holds within half a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Channel balance is inside half a decibel, and phase linearity inside half a degree. Those last two are what keep a stereo image where it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are analog RCA at 100 ohms. There is a coaxial digital output as well, so the CD14MKII can also serve as a transport for a DAC. A 12-volt trigger input lets it switch on with the rest of a Rotel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen to quiet, detailed recordings\u003c\/strong\u003e — better than 118dB signal-to-noise and separate supplies for the motor and the audio circuits keep the noise floor where you stop noticing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care about the stereo image\u003c\/strong\u003e — channel balance within half a decibel and phase linearity within half a degree are what hold instruments in the right place across the soundstage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the option of your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coaxial digital output turns the CD14MKII into a transport whenever you add a DAC, so the player keeps earning its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a Rotel system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 12-volt trigger input means it powers up with your amplifier rather than needing its own trip to the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a tray, not a slot\u003c\/strong\u003e — a smooth tray-loading mechanism handles discs gently and makes it obvious what is loaded. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the analog RCA outputs to a line input on your amplifier. The Texas Instruments converter and Rotel's own output filters handle everything from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you own a separate converter, take the coaxial digital output to it. The trigger input can be wired to a Rotel amplifier so the two switch on together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the CD14MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The A12MKII is its matching partner — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the coaxial digital output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run from the analog outputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA premium Texas Instruments 32-bit converter rated to 384kHz, followed by custom-tuned external analog output filters designed by Rotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does it use separate power supplies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo keep the disc motor's electrical noise away from the audio circuits, and to separate the converter's digital and analog sections from each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than 118dB signal-to-noise and channel separation, better than 99dB dynamic range, and 0.0035% intermodulation distortion at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog RCA at 100 ohms output impedance, plus a coaxial digital output for use with an external converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack and silver, matched to Rotel's amplifiers in the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor for the original owner, from an authorized North American dealer. You must register online within 30 days of purchase to qualify, and it does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the CD14MKII alongside its bigger sibling at launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dig14acAIsU\" title=\"Rotel CD-14MKII \u0026amp; Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD Players Launches after the successful recent sales\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about CD players, power supply isolation, or adding a converter? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982945673389,"sku":"NEW-ROCD14M2-SIL","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROCD14M2_SIL_01-Large__65249.1734362383.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778120557"},{"product_id":"rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRotel Built the RA-1572MKII Around Power, Not Apps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the big one in Rotel's 15 Series. The RA-1572MKII delivers 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms from a Class AB output stage, fed by a toroidal transformer Rotel winds itself. The chassis is a full-width 3U, 17 inches across and 14 1\/8 deep, and it weighs 29.98 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRotel spent the budget on the amplifier and the connections rather than on a streaming platform. The MKII refresh brought circuit topology and power supply methods down from the flagship Michi range, along with a new Texas Instruments Burr-Brown converter. Both black and silver finishes are offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCount the Inputs Before You Compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAnalog first: three RCA line inputs labeled CD, Tuner, and Aux, plus a balanced XLR pair, plus a moving magnet phono stage with its own ground post. On the digital side there are two coaxial and two optical inputs, a PC-USB port, and a front USB socket for an iPhone or iPad. Bluetooth uses aptX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eOutputs match that generosity. There are two sets of speaker terminals, Speaker A and Speaker B, switched from the front panel or the remote. Two parallel mono subwoofer jacks let you run a pair of subs. A preamp output, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and bass and treble controls with a bypass round it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe One Thing It Does Not Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is an Ethernet port on the back, and it does not stream. Rotel put it there for firmware updates and IP control in automation systems. Music arrives by USB, Bluetooth, or the digital inputs. The amplifier is Roon Tested and works as a Roon endpoint through PC-USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Power Supply and the DAC Meet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRotel uses slit-foil capacitors and symmetrical circuit board traces, with metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in the signal path. Total harmonic distortion measures under 0.018 percent, the lowest figure in the 15 Series, and the damping factor is 300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Numbers That Explain the Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio is 100dB on the line inputs and 80dB through phono. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel on line level, and 20Hz to 20kHz on phono. RCA sensitivity is 270mV, XLR is 440mV, and the phono input wants 2.1mV with a 32mV overload margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUse the USB Input for MQA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Texas Instruments Burr-Brown converter runs to 32-bit and 384kHz. Coaxial and optical inputs accept PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz. PC-USB offers Class 1.0 at 24-bit\/96kHz with no driver, or Class 2.0 to 384kHz once you install the supplied driver. MQA and MQA Studio unfold to 24-bit\/384kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDaniel Kumin reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSound \u0026amp; Vision\u003c\/em\u003e on September 15, 2021. His pros list reads \"Generous power\", \"First-class sound\" and \"High-quality fit and finish\", and he concluded that the RA-1572MKII delivers these \"by the bushel\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMark Gusew scored it 8.5 out of 10 with an Applause Award at \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e on June 11, 2021. He wrote that \"Rotel's new RA-1572 MKII has a big, generous, musical sound\" with \"a well-controlled bass\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eKumin's cons are strictly practical: \"Network connection doesn't support audio\" and \"Lacks Wi-Fi, AirPlay wireless streaming\". He also notes the amplifier \"does not accept DSD data directly\". Gusew adds one for Android owners: \"Sadly there's no support for Android devices here\" on the front USB socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 120 watts into 8 ohms, 200 into 4, and a damping factor of 300 give it grip on loads that make smaller amplifiers work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in moving magnet phono stage takes 2.1mV cartridges and has its own ground terminal, so no outboard box is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with balanced sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true XLR input pair is rare at this price and useful with a DAC or CD player that offers balanced outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-pair and two-subwoofer systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — Speaker A and B switching, two parallel sub outputs, 12V triggers, and a home theater bypass mode cover complex installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want streaming built in,\u003c\/strong\u003e the RA-1572MKII has no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or Chromecast. One of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003enetwork streamers\u003c\/a\u003e feeds its coaxial or optical input, and the amplifier's own DAC does the converting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the Speaker A terminals, and a second pair to Speaker B if you have one. A turntable goes to the phono jacks with its ground wire on the post beside them. A CD player can use RCA or XLR, but not both at once from the same source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eOne quirk worth knowing: plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers. Use the front panel or remote A-B selector to switch them off. If you plan to use the 12V trigger input for home theater bypass, check the serial number, because that function only works on later production units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWith this much power and this many inputs, the RA-1572MKII can anchor a serious system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts into 4 ohms is enough for large towers in a large room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet phono stage is built in, so a turntable and a cartridge are all you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — two parallel mono outputs let you run a stereo pair of subs for even room coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — two sets of terminals means two runs if you use both Speaker A and Speaker B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does the Rotel RA-1572MKII have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e120 watts per channel into 8 ohms continuous, and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Both figures are rated with both channels driven, which is how Rotel specifies its amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes the RA-1572MKII stream from Spotify or Tidal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Ethernet port handles firmware updates and IP control only. Music comes in over PC-USB, aptX Bluetooth, or the coaxial and optical inputs. It is Roon Tested and works as a Roon endpoint via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat kind of phono cartridge does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet only. The input is specified at 2.1mV into 47k ohms with a 32mV overload margin. A moving coil cartridge needs a step-up transformer or an outboard phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of terminals, Speaker A and Speaker B, selected from the front panel or the remote. You can run either pair alone or both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes plugging in headphones mute the speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis surprises people. The 3.5mm headphone jack leaves the speakers running. Switch them off with the A-B speaker selector on the front panel or the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Rotel RA-1572MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFive years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel North American dealer, and the online registration must be completed within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe SoundStage! Network channel reviews the RA-1572MKII and walks its feature set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yFNKnK6QkzQ\" title=\"Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier Review!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLiving Entertainment covers what changed in the MKII revision and how it sounds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gk4IUL-2r1k\" title=\"Rotel RA-1572 MKII: New Rotel Sound \u0026amp; New Features\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or balanced XLR connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45982957404333,"sku":"NEW-RORA15722-BLK","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORA15722_BLK_01-Large__03605.1724815594.1280.1280_7cef8d63-8d4c-44f8-b3b4-4dfb7394559b.jpg?v=1778126745"},{"product_id":"rotel-dx-3-headphone-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGem of a High-Performance Headphone Amp, Preamp, and Standalone DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDon't settle for less than a peak listening experience. If you're a headphone lover, the new Rotel DX-3 head amp will be your constant companion, revealing new details and dimensions to your music. It will also bowl you over as a standalone preamp and DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFrom its exquisite industrial design to its sophisticated tech and performance, the DX-3 is a gem of a premium, fully balanced headphone amplifier. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via a PC-USB input, coaxial \/ optical digital input, or aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth. Analog sources are accommodated, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"My First Listen Gave Me Goosebumps\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Rotel DX-3 is Rotel’s first offering of a fully balanced, class-A headphone amplifier. Precision built and feature-rich, it offers substantial power in a very small footprint,\" reports Lory Hawley, \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e, September 18, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"My first listen to the DX-3 gave me goosebumps. I think all the headphone amps that I’ve listened to are noise-free, but the DX-3 is on a different level. The background silence behind the music is velvety black. Music seems to be richer in contrast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 walked away with a \"Recommended\" award from \u003cem\u003eheadfonia.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Want a fun-sized all-in-one that fits fine both on the desk and in most living room systems? The Rotel DX-3 is just that, and more, thanks to its discrete balanced headphone-driving front-end.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Usually, with these combo units, I have to give caveats that either the amp or, more often, the DAC section is the highlight, and the other is relatively meh. The DX-3 is a completely balanced package where neither can be faulted.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFully Balanced Circuit Topology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is designed for audiophiles who want to enjoy music in private listening sessions or through powered speakers, combining performance and style. And it excels with either balanced or single-ended, unbalanced headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFully balanced circuit topology is powered by an in-house manufactured toroidal transformer with ultra-low noise isolation and filter capacitors. The full-color graphic display, extruded aluminum remote control, and front panel controls ensure ease of operation and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn Immersive Soundstage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt its core the DX-3 is driven by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC ensuring exceptional digital-to-analog conversion rendering music with ultimate resolution maximized on an immersive soundstage. The internal headphone amplifier is powered by a custom in-house manufactured, shielded toroidal transformer with high current drivers to deliver dynamics with an ultra-low distortion of \u0026lt; 0.004%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Didn't Break a Sweat\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It feels and sounds every bit of the piece of high-end audio gear it is. It has enough power to drive just about any headphones well above safe listening levels, and it looks gorgeous doing it,\" reports Geoffrey Morrison, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesolo.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"So, if you and your partner want to rock out to the same song using two pairs of big planar-magnetic headphones, the DX-3 didn’t seem to break a sweat. It was barely warm to the touch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Built to Last, Built to Deliver\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Sure, you can find cheaper gear, but most don’t offer Rotel’s build quality, long-term support, or a five-year warranty. That’s a meaningful investment in longevity and peace of mind—especially compared to those flavor-of-the-month devices with short lifespans and questionable parts availability,\" observes W. Jennings, \u003cem\u003eecoustics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, June 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a solid, no-nonsense all-in-one headphone system that won’t need replacing any time soon – and performs at a level that justifies its price – the Rotel DX-3 is well worth your attention. It’s built to last, and built to deliver.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandalone DAC and Fully Functional Preamplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 also functions as a standalone DAC and fully functional Preamplifier via XLR Balanced and RCA outputs. This extends the flexibility of installation to directly drive external amplifiers, powered speakers or feeding an existing audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA full-color front panel display provides all user feedback and simplifies a powerful array of setup options with ease. The included aluminum extruded remote control puts the power of the DX-3 in your hands providing access to all runtime and setup functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhether used as a high-performance headphone amplifier, feature laden preamplifier or high-performance DAC, the DX-3 redefines your personal audio space with performance, features and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUser-Selectable Gain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVariable user selectable headphone gain levels of High, Medium and Low ensure support for low and high impedance headphones through convenient front panel 4.4mm balanced and61\/4' single ended headphone connectors. Volume attenuation is controlled by an audiophile grade NJW1195A analog controller delivering precise steps as refined as 0.5dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Performance Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe DX-3 is a full featured, high-performance component. All aspects of the design have been optimized to retain the full dynamic range and subtle nuances of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe unit has a highly regulated power supply incorporating a Rotel custom-designed toroidal power transformer. This low impedance power supply has ample power reserves, which enables the unit to easily reproduce the most demanding audio signals. This type of design is more expensive to manufacture, but it is better for the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe printed circuit boards (PCB) are designed with Symmetrical Circuit Traces. This ensures that the precise timing of the music is maintained and faithfully recreated. The circuitry uses metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in important signal paths. All aspects of this design have been examined to ensure the most faithful music reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital and Analog, Wireless and Wired Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eConnect your balanced or single-ended phones to the DX-3 or attached directly to a pair of active, powered speakers rending music up to 32-bit\/384kHz from the PC-USB input, 24-bit\/192kHz via Coaxial\/Optical, and aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth, or from legacy audio equipment via its analog 'AUX' RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Ultimate Desktop Companion\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Rotel’s new DX-3 DAC \/ headphone amp is the ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion,’\" reports Jacob Green, \u003cem\u003eaudioholics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, March 25, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Though clearly designed with headphone users in mind, the DX-3 is equally well-equipped to be used as a standalone DAC or as a DAC\/preamp. It features both RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs, which can be connected to a pair of active desktop monitors, or to an external power amp feeding a traditional audio system. It’s certainly attractive enough to be left out on display, thanks to its compact form-factor, full-color front panel graphic display, and large diamond-knurled volume knob.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982968217773,"sku":"NEW-RODX3-SIL","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RODX3-SIL_01_angle_2025__66484.1750769696.1280.1280_a7639d81-4386-4e43-8bc1-350e2ab22773.jpg?v=1778162900"},{"product_id":"rotel-s14-integrated-network-streamer-black","title":"Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel Built the S14 So You Only Need Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has been building amplifiers since 1961, and the S14 is what happens when that engineering meets modern streaming. It is a complete system in one chassis. Add a pair of speakers and you are finished. The amplifier section delivers 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 150 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEvery Service You Already Subscribe To\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel took a deliberate path here. Rather than build a proprietary app and ask you to learn it, the S14 speaks the protocols your phone already knows. It is Roon Ready. It has AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Spotify Connect. Tidal and Qobuz both play at high resolution, and internet radio works through the supported apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWired or wireless is your choice. Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi are both on the back panel, alongside Bluetooth that handles aptX HD and AAC. The front panel carries a color display, six source buttons, a volume knob, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Plugs In, and What Comes Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLegacy sources are not forgotten. You get one coaxial and one optical digital input, both independent, plus a stereo analog RCA input and a PC-USB port. A rear USB-A socket plays flash drives. Outputs run to five-way binding posts, stereo pre-outs, and a subwoofer jack. It weighs 20.17 pounds and comes in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Power Supply Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier is pure Class AB, fed by a toroidal transformer Rotel winds in its own factory. That is most of the 20 pounds. The payoff shows up when impedance drops: output nearly doubles from 8 ohms to 4, which is the honest sign of a supply with current in reserve rather than a peak rating on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Numbers Behind the Quiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTotal harmonic distortion measures under 0.04 percent, and intermodulation distortion under 0.03 percent. Signal-to-noise ratio is 100dB on the line input and 98dB through the digital section. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel. The damping factor of 400 is the figure that speaks to bass grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUse the USB Port for Your Hi-Res Files\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital conversion runs through a premium 32-bit ESS converter. The coaxial and optical inputs accept PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz. PC-USB goes further, to 384kHz in USB Audio Class 2.0, and it unfolds MQA and MQA Studio files to 24-bit\/384kHz. Windows machines need the supplied driver first. Macs do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLasse Svendsen gave the S14 a Premium award at \u003cem\u003eLB Tech Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e on June 18, 2023. He wrote that \"The slim Rotel amplifier sounds anything but slim,\" that \"The soundstage is big and rich,\" and praised its \"excellent bass control.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDennis Burger reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on May 15, 2023. He found \"the overall tonal balance was spot on,\" and wrote that the Rotel \"rendered a soundstage that I wanted to crawl into and wallow around in.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth name the same practical gaps. Svendsen's cons read \"Only one analogue input. No turntable input, nor HDMI.\" Burger notes the S14 \"doesn't feature bass management of any form,\" and that the sub jack \"is a full-range summed mono output, so if you are planning on using a sub, make sure it has a low-pass filter\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe one-box listener\u003c\/strong\u003e — you want to buy speakers and be done, with no separate streamer, DAC, or preamp to shop for, rack up, and cable together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone already paying for streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and Roon all reach the S14 through protocols your phone or laptop already supports, so there is no new app to learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of harder-to-drive speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 watts into 4 ohms and a damping factor of 400 mean the S14 keeps its grip when a speaker's impedance dips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelves and cabinets with limited height\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 3 5\/8 inches tall and 13 1\/2 inches deep, it fits where a full-size integrated will not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal for vinyl listeners or anyone with several analog sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is one RCA input and no phono stage. If that is you, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRotel RA-1572MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds three line inputs, a balanced XLR pair, and a moving magnet phono stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStart with the network. Run an Ethernet cable from your router, or fit the supplied Wi-Fi antennas and set it up from the Home app on iOS or the Rotel app on Android. Speakers go to the five-way binding posts, which accept bare wire, banana plugs, or spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player or a turntable with its own phono stage goes to the analog RCA input. A TV feeds the optical input. If you add a subwoofer, use the sub jack and set the crossover on the subwoofer itself. Then pick a source and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe S14 covers the electronics. Here is where the rest of the budget goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural match for a compact one-box system on a shelf or a pair of stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 watts into 4 ohms is enough to take on towers in a medium or large room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the binding posts take spades, bananas, or bare wire, so almost any termination works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick one with its own low-pass filter, since the S14 sends a full-range signal to the sub output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat streaming services does the Rotel S14 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is Roon Ready and supports Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast. Tidal and Qobuz play at high resolution, and internet radio is available through the supported apps. Bluetooth handles aptX HD and AAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the S14 have a phono input for a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable with a built-in phono preamp, or an outboard phono stage, connects to the single analog RCA input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the S14 handle over USB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePC-USB runs USB Audio Class 2.0 up to 384kHz, and it unfolds MQA and MQA Studio to 24-bit\/384kHz. Windows needs the supplied driver installed first. The coaxial and optical inputs accept PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the Rotel S14 hard to set up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlug in Ethernet and it joins the network on its own. For Wi-Fi, fit the antennas and add it through the Home app on iOS. Most people are playing music within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use a subwoofer with the S14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the sub output, which carries a full-range mono signal summed from both channels. The S14 has no bass management, so set the low-pass filter on the subwoofer itself. Most powered subs have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Rotel S14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel North American dealer, and the online registration must be completed within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOur own walkthrough of the S14 on the Audio Advisor channel, covering the streaming platforms and the back panel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7vxTZMUd98w\" title=\"Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer | Rotel's Latest!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSmall Spaces HiFi puts the S14 through a full independent review, with listening notes and setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PGBmNpTkXAM\" title=\"Rotel S14 Integrated Streaming Amplifier Review: Did Rotel Hit A Home Run?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, network audio setup, or matching speakers to power? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982970871981,"sku":"NEW-ROS14-BLK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROS14_BLK_01-Large__23929.1734459020.1280.1280_8935353f-6e40-4772-8e5a-53af37160f1e.jpg?v=1778102684"},{"product_id":"rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel A10 MKII Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty Watts, a Phono Stage, and Nothing Digital\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A10MKII is the analog member of Rotel's A-series. There is no DAC inside it, no optical or coaxial input, and no Bluetooth. Every signal it amplifies arrives as analog, and the parts budget went to the amplifier instead of a converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutput is 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms from a Class AB stage, rising to 60 watts into 4 ohms. The damping factor is 120, which describes how firmly the amplifier grips a woofer as it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree line-level RCA inputs handle a CD player, a tuner and one spare source. A moving-magnet phono input sits alongside them, with its own ground post for the earth wire that comes off your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Phono Stage Is the Reason to Choose This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel tuned the moving-magnet input for a quieter cartridge rather than a hot one. It needs less signal than the stages in the A12MKII and A14MKII above it to reach full output, with generous overload margin before it clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving-coil cartridges are not supported and would need an outboard stage ahead of one of the line inputs. If your turntable carries a moving-coil cartridge, budget for a separate phono preamplifier alongside the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Rotel Put on the Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe front holds a volume knob, a source button, separate balance, bass and treble buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Tone adjustment runs to 6dB either way at 100Hz and 10kHz, so it is there for room correction rather than dramatic reshaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe back adds a 12V trigger output for switching another component with the amplifier, and an Auto Power Down switch that turns the amplifier off after a period without signal. You can disable that if you would rather it stayed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe supplied RR-AX1403 remote also operates Rotel CD players and tuners, including track stepping and station recall, which is genuinely useful if the rest of your rack happens to be Rotel too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Bench Numbers Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% and frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. The phono input is rated at 1.5mV sensitivity with 50mV of overload margin, a signal-to-noise ratio of 85dB, and phono response held to 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Does Not Have\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWorth being direct about this. There is one pair of speaker terminals and no A\/B switching. There is no subwoofer output and no preamp output, so the amplifier cannot feed a sub or a second power amp on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf any of those three matter to you, the A12MKII and A14MKII add a preamp output and A\/B speaker switching, along with a DAC and Bluetooth. This model is deliberately the simpler box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is your main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving-magnet stage is built in and specified, not an afterthought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a DAC or streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e — it connects to a line input, and you are not paying twice for conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tone controls you can switch out of the way\u003c\/strong\u003e — bass, treble and balance on the front panel, at a modest 6dB range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack is Rotel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the supplied remote drives Rotel CD players and tuners as well as this amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need digital inputs, look one model up\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA11MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the same amplifier with a 32-bit DAC, optical and coaxial inputs and aptX HD Bluetooth added. Otherwise pair this one with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals on the back. A turntable goes to the phono input, and its ground wire to the screw post next to it, which is what stops the hum before it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player, a tuner, a streamer or an outboard DAC each take one of the three line inputs. Headphones use the front-panel jack. If you want another component to wake with the amplifier, run a cable from the 12V trigger output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen it is one knob and one button. Auto Power Down will shut the amplifier off on its own after a quiet spell, unless you switch that behavior off on the back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A10MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono stage is waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 watts suits an efficient standmount pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get them to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the A10MKII have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is a purely analog amplifier, and a DAC or streamer connects to one of its line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 60 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel also publishes an FTC figure of 53 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet. Sensitivity is 1.5mV with 50mV of overload headroom, and there is a ground post beside the input. A moving-coil cartridge needs a separate phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer or preamp output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither, in fact — the A10MKII has speaker terminals and nothing else on the output side. If you need a sub output or a preamp output, step up to the A12MKII or A14MKII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the A11MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital. The A11MKII adds a Texas Instruments 32-bit DAC, coaxial and optical inputs, and aptX HD Bluetooth. Power, chassis and the analog inputs are essentially the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own walkthrough of the A10MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SF-Jb6BYZJU\" title=\"A10MKII Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the A10MKII alongside the A11MKII if you are weighing the two:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oi24gu6RkIY\" title=\"Rotel's A10MKII, A11MKII Integrated Amplifiers \u0026amp; Rotel's CD11MKII CD Player Are Here!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, matching a phono cartridge, or adding a DAC to an analog system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983099453613,"sku":"NEW-ROA10MKII-SIL","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA10MKII_SIL_01_2023__34967.1729186482.1280.1280_32d23c57-1824-4fb3-ac8f-91de5851918e.jpg?v=1778146745"},{"product_id":"rotel-a14-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A14 MKII Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Top of Rotel's 14 Series, With MQA and Roon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A14MKII sits at the top of Rotel's 14 Series. It delivers 80 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms from a Class AB stage, and 150 watts into 4 ohms at peak. Rotel also publishes an FTC figure of 92 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo things separate it from the A12MKII below. It decodes MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit and 384kHz. And it is certified Roon Tested over its PC-USB input, so Roon treats it as a known device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEvery Way to Get Digital Audio In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter sits behind all of it. Coaxial and optical inputs take SPDIF to 24-bit and 192kHz. PC-USB runs at 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1, or 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2 once a driver is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluetooth covers aptX and AAC. A USB socket on the front takes an iPhone, iPad or iPod directly, and the device stays awake so you keep skipping tracks from your hand rather than the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.018% and the damping factor is 220. Line-level signal-to-noise is 100dB, the digital section reaches 103dB, and phono manages 90dB. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. Those are the best figures anywhere in the 14 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour RCA line inputs handle your analog sources. A moving-magnet phono input joins them at 3.4mV sensitivity with 50mV of overload margin, and it has its own ground post for the turntable earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker terminals come in two sets, A and B, chosen from the front panel or the remote. A preamp output feeds a power amplifier if you outgrow the 80 watts. Bass and treble adjust by up to 10dB, and there is a bypass to take them out of circuit. Hughes found the amplifier sounds cleaner that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne detail worth knowing: plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers. Rotel's manual tells you to switch them off with the A-B selector instead. The headphone jack itself is a 3.5mm mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHome Theater Bypass and Triggers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 12V trigger can be configured as an input or an output. Enable HT BYPASS in the setup menu and it becomes an input automatically, so a processor powers the amplifier on and drives it at a fixed volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat makes the A14MKII workable as the two-channel half of an AV system. Idle draw is under half a watt in standby, and the chassis measures 17 inches wide by 3.6 high and 13.5 deep at just under 20 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJames Michael Hughes gave the A14MKII a StereoNET Applause Award in November 2021, scoring it 8 out of 10. He heard \"a crisp, engaging and enjoyable listen — one that's on the warm and sweet side of neutral.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIan White reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eecoustics\u003c\/em\u003e in September 2021 and found \"a much more authoritative presentation\" with a \"greater sense of scale, wider and deeper soundstage\" than the amplifiers he compared it against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHughes names two practical limits. The phono stage \"is moving magnet only, and some may find that limiting\", so a moving coil cartridge needs a step-up transformer or an outboard stage. He also wanted a control Rotel left out: \"I'd also have liked a stereo\/mono button\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical warning from Hughes is worth repeating. \"A very highly modulated CD can cause the input of the A14 Mk II to clip on peaks.\" He traced it to sources whose output runs above the standard 2 volts, so check your CD player's output level if you hear hardness on loud passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou subscribe to Tidal and care about MQA\u003c\/strong\u003e — full MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit 384kHz, which the A12MKII does not offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Tested certification over PC-USB, so the amplifier is a known quantity to the software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour computer is a main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — PC-USB reaches 32-bit 384kHz, well beyond what optical or coaxial allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HT bypass with a configurable 12V trigger lets a processor take over cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need a subwoofer output or moving coil, look elsewhere in the range\u003c\/strong\u003e — no A-series Rotel has a sub output, and the phono stage is moving magnet only. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRA-1572MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds two sub outputs, or add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e for a moving-coil cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post beside it. Four more analog sources fill the RCA line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects over PC-USB, and a disc player or television over coaxial or optical. Pair a phone over Bluetooth, or plug an iPhone straight into the front USB socket. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf the amplifier joins a home theater, turn on HT BYPASS in the setup menu and run a minijack from your processor to the 12V trigger. Set the bypass volume once and the processor handles the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A14MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 watts drives a capable standmount or a modest floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial and optical are both waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a 3.5mm jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A14MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e80 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms and 150 watts into 4 ohms at maximum, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel's FTC rating is 92 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it decode MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. MQA and MQA Studio both decode, up to 24-bit 384kHz. This is the main difference between the A14MKII and the A12MKII, which does not support MQA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is a preamp output, which can feed a power amplifier, but no dedicated subwoofer output. No amplifier in Rotel's A-series has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill the phono stage take a moving-coil cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet only, at 3.4mV sensitivity. Both reviewers we quote flag this. A moving-coil cartridge needs an outboard phono preamplifier feeding one of the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it drive two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of terminals with an A\/B selector on the front panel and the remote. The same selector is how you mute the speakers when using headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviews the A14MKII and compares it with Rotel's dearer Michi line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lG3xASu-9e0\" title=\"Michi Enhanced! - Rotel A14MKII Integrated Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own walkthrough of the amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RvKuq7JENWA\" title=\"A14MKII Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, MQA and hi-res streaming, or matching a phono cartridge? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983190745261,"sku":"NEW-ROA142-BLK","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA142_SIL_02-Large__04221.1724540094.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778102640"},{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-black","title":"Rotel RC-1590MKII Stereo Preamplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotel's Reference Preamp, and It Takes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has built its own components for over 60 years, down to winding its own transformers. The RC-1590MKII is the company's reference stereo preamplifier, and the MKII revision reworked the audio path around a custom toroidal transformer and slit-foil capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe input count is what sets it apart. Three coaxial and three optical digital sockets, a PC-USB port taking 32-bit\/384kHz and unfolding MQA and MQA Studio, four RCA line inputs, a balanced XLR pair, Bluetooth with aptX and AAC, and a moving-magnet phono input. It is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSo the disc player, the streamer, the television, the computer, the turntable and a phone can all stay plugged in at once. Nothing has to come out to make room for the next thing you buy, and no switch box sits in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOutputs Built for a System That Grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two sets of RCA preamp outputs and two pairs of balanced XLR outputs. Biamping, or feeding a second room, becomes a matter of running another cable rather than adding a distribution box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo mono subwoofer outputs run in parallel, summed from both channels, so a pair of subs is straightforward. A fixed line output bypasses the volume control for a recorder or processor, a digital output feeds an outboard DAC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack sits on the front panel without muting the preamp outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measurements are reference-grade. THD stays below 0.002%, signal-to-noise reaches 117dB through RCA, and line response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within a tenth of a decibel. Tone controls offer 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz. At 17 inches wide, a 3U panel and 22.27 pounds, it is sized and finished to match Rotel's RB-series amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJim Milton reviewed the RC-1590MKII for Home Theater HiFi on July 19, 2021, running it with Rotel's RB-1590. It is, he concluded, \"one of the finest sounding preamps I've heard. It delivers high-end sound and build quality at a reasonable price.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe put the listening more plainly still. The preamp \"delivered some of the sweetest stereo listening I've heard in some time,\" and the Rotel pairing \"could easily seduce me back to the world of two-channel music again.\" Under faults, he wrote: \"No flaws of consequence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have more sources than sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e — three coaxial, three optical, four RCA line pairs, XLR, PC-USB and Bluetooth mean the disc player, the TV and the turntable all stay connected at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is not finished yet\u003c\/strong\u003e — two RCA output pairs and two XLR pairs make biamping or a second zone a cable run rather than a rebuild, so the preamp outlasts the plan you have today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer, or two\u003c\/strong\u003e — the parallel mono outputs feed a pair of subs from one preamp, which is how bass gets even across a room instead of piling into one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack leaves the preamp outputs live, so private listening is a switch of amplifier rather than a re-plug behind the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-coil records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is moving magnet, set at 2.5mV and 47k ohms. A low-output coil needs an outboard stage from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, running into any line input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR or RCA outputs to your power amplifier, keeping the second pair for biamping or another room, and a subwoofer to either mono output. The turntable joins the phono input and a computer the PC-USB port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDisc players and a television take the coaxial and optical sockets, and a phone pairs over Bluetooth. Headphones plug into the front, and the tone controls stand ready if the room needs them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RC-1590MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotel's RB-series completes the stack — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two parallel outputs invite one, or a pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR cables feed your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many digital inputs are there?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix, in matched pairs: three coaxial and three optical, each taking LPCM to 24-bit\/192kHz, plus a PC-USB port and Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it support MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit\/384kHz over PC-USB, and the unit carries Roon Tested certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The moving-magnet phono input is set at 2.5mV sensitivity with the standard 47k-ohm loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a 3.5mm jack on the front panel. It leaves the preamp outputs live, so switch your power amp off before listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I biamp or run a second zone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of RCA preamp outputs and two pairs of XLR outputs, plus a fixed line output that bypasses the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver or black, matching Rotel's amplifiers and disc players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel introduces the RC-1590MKII in its official overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X3Mytw3P6Fk\" title=\"Rotel introduces the RC-1590MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the MKII and its upgrades over the original:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n78y9f9ikHc\" title=\"AV Atmos on the Rotel RC-1590MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, DACs, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983320473773,"sku":"NEW-RORC15902-BLK","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/rotel-rc-1590mkii-black-straight-on.jpg?v=1785619167"},{"product_id":"rotel-rb-1590-stereo-power-amplifier-silver","title":"Rotel RB-1590 Stereo Power Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThree Hundred and Fifty Watts, Doubling Into Four Ohms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1590 is the top of Rotel's amplifier line and it does not hedge. Three hundred and fifty watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 648 into 4 — nearly double, which is what a genuinely stiff power supply looks like on a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat comes from two toroidal transformers and eight British-made BHC capacitors. Most amplifiers share a single transformer between the two channels. This one does not, and the 648-watt figure into 4 ohms is the evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is a Class AB design, and at 84 pounds it is built around the power supply it contains rather than the other way round. This is the amplifier for speakers that have already defeated something smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% across the band, harmonic and intermodulation alike. Signal-to-noise measures 120dB A-weighted, and frequency response runs from 10Hz right up to 100kHz, holding within half a decibel the whole way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe damping factor is 300, and channel separation is better than 50dB. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are both fitted and selected on the rear panel, at 100k and 12k ohms, with input sensitivities of 3.5V and 2.2V respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis measures 431mm wide, 237 high and 456 deep, and weighs 38.1kg, which is 84 pounds. Check the shelf before it arrives. Rotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are genuinely hard to drive\u003c\/strong\u003e — 648 watts per channel into 4 ohms, nearly double the 8 ohm figure, is what a stiff power supply delivers when a speaker's impedance drops away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour room is large\u003c\/strong\u003e — 350 watts per channel keeps dynamics intact at the far end of a big space, so quiet passages still have shape rather than vanishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want dual transformers, not one shared\u003c\/strong\u003e — two toroidal transformers and eight BHC capacitors mean one channel's demands do not arrive as the other channel's compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want quiet with the power\u003c\/strong\u003e — 120dB signal-to-noise on an amplifier this size means the noise floor does not rise to meet the output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are choosing the control stage yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e — the volume and the inputs belong to the preamp, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRC-1590MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the matched one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA and set the rear-panel switch to match. Speakers go to the binding posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlan the installation before delivery. At 84 pounds and 456mm deep, the RB-1590 needs a shelf rated for it and enough depth behind for cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e350 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 648 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does the 4 ohm figure nearly double?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBecause the power supply is stiff enough to sustain it. Two toroidal transformers and eight British-made BHC capacitors sit behind the output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat class is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eClass AB, with a conventional linear power supply rather than a switching design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR at 100k ohms and unbalanced RCA at 12k ohms, with sensitivities of 3.5V and 2.2V respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e431mm wide, 237 high and 456 deep, weighing 38.1kg, or 84 pounds. Check your shelf and your cable depth first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1590 driving MartinLogan electrostatics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rmHmKdp_9YE\" title=\"ROTEL RB 1590 AMPLIFIER Review With MartinLogan ESL X\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA second review, on how much load the RB-1590 will take:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4WUbOP5IVDc\" title=\"This will power almost anything to its fullest potential\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983341379757,"sku":"NEW-RORB1590-SIL","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORB1590_SIL_01-Large__95108.1724180469.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778120599"},{"product_id":"rotel-rb-1582-mkii-stereo-power-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, and a Damping Factor of 800\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RB-1582 MkII makes 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 323 into 4. That is the point at which most domestic speakers stop being a problem the amplifier has to solve, whatever they are and whatever the room does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe number that tells you more is the damping factor: 800. That figure describes how firmly the amplifier holds a woofer still between notes, and it is what separates bass that starts and stops with the recording from bass that carries on ringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has been building its own transformers for sixty years, and the RB-1582 MkII follows the company's Balanced Design Concept: the parts, the layout and the measurements developed together rather than one chosen to flatter another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% across the audible band, both harmonic and intermodulation. Signal-to-noise measures 116dB A-weighted, and frequency response runs from 10Hz all the way to 100kHz, within half a decibel throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are fitted, selected by a rear-panel switch. Sensitivity is 1.9V on RCA and 3.0V on XLR, with impedances of 12k and 100k ohms respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis is 431mm wide, 144 high and 407 deep, and it weighs 17.6kg. Rotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year parts and labor warranty, which is long for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGary Lea reviewed the RB-1582 MkII for Positive Feedback on 14 September 2021, running it with Rotel's matching RC-1572 MkII preamplifier. His verdict was unqualified: \"Highly recommended!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eComing from a valve system, what surprised him was the tone. \"The midrange was creamier than I expected from a solid-state duo, especially compared to my tube rig,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical warning, and it is worth heeding. Lea's first impressions were poor — edgy highs, little bottom end — until Rotel told him \"at least 80 hours were needed to get a full break-in\". After that he found \"an almost overnight change to sonic good times\". Give it the eighty hours before you judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers need control, not just watts\u003c\/strong\u003e — a damping factor of 800 is what holds a woofer still between notes, so bass stops when the recording stops instead of ringing on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour preamplifier is balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR and RCA are both fitted with a rear-panel selector, and the XLR input sits at 100k ohms, so a long balanced run arrives without hum or loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want quiet at low volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — 116dB signal-to-noise means the background stays out of the way in the evening, which is when most people actually listen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a Rotel system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is voiced and sized to match the RC-1572 MkII preamplifier, and Positive Feedback reviewed the two together and recommended the pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — volume and input switching live in the preamp or streamer\/DAC ahead of it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRC-1590MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA and set the rear-panel switch to match. Speakers go to the binding posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen leave it playing. Rotel asks for at least eighty hours of break-in before the amplifier settles, and reviewers who skipped that step did not hear it at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 323 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR at 100k ohms and unbalanced RCA at 12k ohms, chosen with a rear-panel switch. Sensitivity is 3.0V and 1.9V respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long does it need to break in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel advises at least 80 hours. Reviewers who listened earlier reported edgy highs and thin bass that disappeared once the amplifier had settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is damping factor, and why 800?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt describes how firmly the amplifier grips the speaker cone between notes. At 800, the RB-1582 MkII keeps bass tight rather than loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e431mm wide, 144 high and 407 deep, weighing 17.6kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel covers amplifiers in North America with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn unboxing and review of the RB-1582 MkII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZvCRklqrMjc\" title=\"Rotel RB-1582 MKII Power Amplifier, Unboxing, Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat the RB-1582 MkII adds over a receiver's own amplification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2qIECw7DRZE\" title=\"Yamaha TSR-700 VS Rotel RB 1582 MKII Power Amp\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983368839341,"sku":"NEW-RORB15822-BLK","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORB15822_BLK_01-Large__31663.1724186307.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778126773"},{"product_id":"rotel-cd11mkii-cd-player-black","title":"Rotel CD11MKII CD Player - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThirty Years of Making Cheap CD Players Properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has built affordable CD players since the 1980s, and the CD11MKII is where that experience shows. It is a plain disc player with no streaming and no screen, and the budget went where it can be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs on a Texas Instruments PCM5102A, a 32-bit chip rated to 384kHz, feeding custom-tuned digital low-pass filter circuits. Rotel calls that a sound-first design, and the measurements bear it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe disc rides Rotel's own transport, held in a heavy steel chassis. The tray loads smoothly, the laser pickup is a precise one, and the motor controller was designed to run silently rather than merely quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Noise Figure You Would Not Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise measures better than 125dB A-weighted. That is a remarkable figure at this price and it is the number that matters most, because noise is what a budget player usually gives away first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion is 0.009% at 1kHz. Dynamic range is better than 99dB and channel separation better than 115dB at 10kHz. Frequency response holds within half a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog output impedance is 470 ohms, with a coaxial digital output alongside at the standard 0.5 volts peak to peak into 75 ohms. Power draw is 15 watts, dropping under half a watt on standby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a quiet background above all\u003c\/strong\u003e — better than 125dB signal-to-noise is the specification that separates this from most players near its price, and it is audible on quiet recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing a DVD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — a heavy steel chassis around a purpose-built CD transport treats the disc as the main job rather than an afterthought behind video.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want no complexity at all\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no network, no app and no account, so it works from the first disc and keeps working when a streaming service changes its rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may add a converter later\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coaxial digital output lets the CD11MKII feed a DAC, so it becomes a transport rather than something you replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a Rotel system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is sized and finished to sit with the A11 and A10 amplifiers in black or silver. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the analog RCA outputs to any line input on your amplifier. The PCM5102A inside does the conversion, and that is all most systems will ever ask of this player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you own a converter, take the coaxial digital output to it instead. The disc data then leaves the player untouched for your own DAC to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the CD11MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The A11 is its matching partner — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run from the analog outputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the day you use the coaxial output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments PCM5102A, 32-bit and rated to 384kHz, feeding custom-tuned digital low-pass filter circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than 125dB signal-to-noise A-weighted, 0.009% distortion at 1kHz, better than 99dB dynamic range, and 20Hz to 20kHz within half a decibel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog RCA at 470 ohms output impedance, plus a coaxial digital output at 0.5 volts peak to peak into 75 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it as a transport?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Connect the coaxial digital output to your converter and the player passes the disc data straight out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack and silver, matched to the rest of Rotel's compact range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor for the original owner, from an authorized North American dealer. You must register online within 30 days of purchase to qualify, and it does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOur own walkthrough of the CD11 Mark II:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fZ682537HWY\" title=\"Rediscover Your CDs with the Rotel CD11 Mark II!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about CD players, adding a converter later, or matching a player to your amplifier? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983412617389,"sku":"NEW-ROCD11MKII-BLK","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROCD11MKII-BLK_01_angle_2024__86381.1730389609.1280.1280_8f013626-68d8-4cab-bd46-8aef5b62837d.jpg?v=1778146668"},{"product_id":"rotel-t11-fm-stereo-tuner-silver","title":"Rotel T11 FM Stereo Tuner - Silver","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Quality FM Tuner with RDS Function and Stereo\/Mono Modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRotel has been producing quality tuners since the 1960s. One of the latest additions to this long-established line-up is the T11 FM tuner RDS. It provides easy access to classic analog FM stations along with the build quality and engineering that has made Rotel one of the most respected names in audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLike the T14, T11 features the ability to easily store and recall up to 30 FM presets. A further useful feature common to all 14 Series products is the ability to dim the display panel and power LED to provide a comfortable visual reference in all lighting environments. A wireless remote, FM antenna, and audio cable are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Full, Well Balanced, and Pleasant to Listen to\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The audio quality is excellent - full, well balanced, and pleasant to listen to – not quite CD quality,\" observes William Dengler, \u003cem\u003efmtuners.groups.io\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Local stations and most of the distant stations (up to about 50 miles with a FM-6 antenna) come in clean with no problem.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRDS Broadcast Reception\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis Rotel unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Systems) reception capabilities. The RDS broadcast system provides additional functionality to FM radio reception by transmitting encoded information along with the radio signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis signal is decoded by an RDS receiver and can provide a range of informational features including a display of the station’s identifying name and\/or call letters, the station’s program content (such as ROCK or NEWS), a scrolling text display for announcements or information (such as the name of the song that's playing), and the current time and date. The RDS button on the included remote control can step through the various displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePlease note that the RDS features are entirely dependent on the broadcaster sending properly encoded signals. Thus, they will only be available in markets where RDS is currently implemented and where stations are broadcasting these data signals. Not all FM stations use RDS, but enough stations use it to make this an extremely worthwhile function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConvenient MONO Mode for Listening to Fringe Stations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe MONO button on the included remote control changes the FM mode from stereo reception to mono reception. In stereo mode, a stereo signal will be heard if the station is broadcasting a stereo signal and there is sufficient signal strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhy is MONO mode a good feature? With a fringe station, it can make all the difference between a broadcast that's pleasant to listen to and one you would rather skip over. Switching to mono mode can be a useful way to improve the reception of weak or distant FM signals. Less signal strength is required for clean mono reception than for stereo reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"I Am Certainly Very Happy with the Rotel\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I am a keen FM listener, and I have a Rotel T11. I use it in conjunction with a Magnum Dynalab ST-2 aerial,\" reports G. Stevens, \u003cem\u003eavforums.com\u003c\/em\u003e, April 19, 2021. \"I find that the T11 provides a good signal, and… a very good sound stage… I am certainly very happy with the Rotel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"People will ask 'why not listen on-line?' I do (using Spotify, et al), but, to my (quite old) ears, good FM reception with a good tuner, gives a really good listening experience - without having to switch on the computer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStereo Analog Output with Included Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe unit outputs a stereo analog signal. Use the supplied audio cable to connect it with input jacks of your preamplifier or processor. Be careful and make sure that connections correspond to each other. Right channel output must be connected to right channel of your preamplifier’s or processor’s right channel, and vice versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRS232 Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe T11 can be controlled via RS232 for integration with automation systems. The RS232 input accepts a standard straight DB-9 Male-to-Female cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNote: The T11 has the capability of decoding DAB+ broadcasts. DAB+ is a digital radio standard used in 40 countries for HD sound quality over the airwaves via participating FM radio stations. At this date, the DAB+ system isn't used in North America, and it isn't expected to be adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983438897325,"sku":"NEW-ROT11-SIL","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROT11_SIL_01-Large__55765.1734364713.1280.1280_2b0fde6b-a913-4fab-8adb-6ac4d8d692e4.jpg?v=1778103934"},{"product_id":"rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A10 MKII Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty Watts, a Phono Stage, and Nothing Digital\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A10MKII is the analog member of Rotel's A-series. There is no DAC inside it, no optical or coaxial input, and no Bluetooth. Every signal it amplifies arrives as analog, and the parts budget went to the amplifier instead of a converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutput is 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms from a Class AB stage, rising to 60 watts into 4 ohms. The damping factor is 120, which describes how firmly the amplifier grips a woofer as it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree line-level RCA inputs handle a CD player, a tuner and one spare source. A moving-magnet phono input sits alongside them, with its own ground post for the earth wire that comes off your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Phono Stage Is the Reason to Choose This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel tuned the moving-magnet input for a quieter cartridge rather than a hot one. It needs less signal than the stages in the A12MKII and A14MKII above it to reach full output, with generous overload margin before it clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving-coil cartridges are not supported and would need an outboard stage ahead of one of the line inputs. If your turntable carries a moving-coil cartridge, budget for a separate phono preamplifier alongside the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Rotel Put on the Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe front holds a volume knob, a source button, separate balance, bass and treble buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Tone adjustment runs to 6dB either way at 100Hz and 10kHz, so it is there for room correction rather than dramatic reshaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe back adds a 12V trigger output for switching another component with the amplifier, and an Auto Power Down switch that turns the amplifier off after a period without signal. You can disable that if you would rather it stayed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe supplied RR-AX1403 remote also operates Rotel CD players and tuners, including track stepping and station recall, which is genuinely useful if the rest of your rack happens to be Rotel too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Bench Numbers Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% and frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. The phono input is rated at 1.5mV sensitivity with 50mV of overload margin, a signal-to-noise ratio of 85dB, and phono response held to 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Does Not Have\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWorth being direct about this. There is one pair of speaker terminals and no A\/B switching. There is no subwoofer output and no preamp output, so the amplifier cannot feed a sub or a second power amp on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf any of those three matter to you, the A12MKII and A14MKII add a preamp output and A\/B speaker switching, along with a DAC and Bluetooth. This model is deliberately the simpler box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is your main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving-magnet stage is built in and specified, not an afterthought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a DAC or streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e — it connects to a line input, and you are not paying twice for conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tone controls you can switch out of the way\u003c\/strong\u003e — bass, treble and balance on the front panel, at a modest 6dB range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack is Rotel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the supplied remote drives Rotel CD players and tuners as well as this amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need digital inputs, look one model up\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA11MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the same amplifier with a 32-bit DAC, optical and coaxial inputs and aptX HD Bluetooth added. Otherwise pair this one with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals on the back. A turntable goes to the phono input, and its ground wire to the screw post next to it, which is what stops the hum before it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player, a tuner, a streamer or an outboard DAC each take one of the three line inputs. Headphones use the front-panel jack. If you want another component to wake with the amplifier, run a cable from the 12V trigger output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen it is one knob and one button. Auto Power Down will shut the amplifier off on its own after a quiet spell, unless you switch that behavior off on the back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A10MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono stage is waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 watts suits an efficient standmount pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get them to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the A10MKII have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is a purely analog amplifier, and a DAC or streamer connects to one of its line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 60 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel also publishes an FTC figure of 53 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet. Sensitivity is 1.5mV with 50mV of overload headroom, and there is a ground post beside the input. A moving-coil cartridge needs a separate phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer or preamp output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither, in fact — the A10MKII has speaker terminals and nothing else on the output side. If you need a sub output or a preamp output, step up to the A12MKII or A14MKII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the A11MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital. The A11MKII adds a Texas Instruments 32-bit DAC, coaxial and optical inputs, and aptX HD Bluetooth. Power, chassis and the analog inputs are essentially the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own walkthrough of the A10MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SF-Jb6BYZJU\" title=\"A10MKII Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the A10MKII alongside the A11MKII if you are weighing the two:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oi24gu6RkIY\" title=\"Rotel's A10MKII, A11MKII Integrated Amplifiers \u0026amp; Rotel's CD11MKII CD Player Are Here!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, matching a phono cartridge, or adding a DAC to an analog system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983505481901,"sku":"NEW-ROA10MKII-BLK","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA10MKII_BLK_01_2023__26221.1734460553.1280.1280_45097141-c188-4de9-a194-52eee4bbc396.jpg?v=1778146731"},{"product_id":"rotel-rcd-1572-mkii-cd-player-black","title":"Rotel RCD-1572 MkII CD Player - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced From the Converter to the Socket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RCD-1572MKII is the Rotel CD player with a true balanced output. Not a balanced socket fed from a single-ended stage. This is a fully balanced signal path, carried all the way through to the XLR jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel calls this its Balanced Design Concept. It runs through the whole unit. Circuits are kept apart, both in the wiring and in the layout. That cuts distortion and drops the noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower comes from a very quiet toroidal transformer. Rotel winds it in its own factory. Doing that in house is rare at this price. The transformer is where much of a player's noise starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThree Ways Out, Measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe balanced XLR output gives 4.5 volts from 200 ohms. The RCA pair gives 2.2 volts from 100 ohms. A coaxial digital output sits alongside both. It runs at the standard 0.5 volts peak to peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is a Texas Instruments 32-bit chip, rated to 384kHz. Custom-tuned analog output filters follow it. Signal-to-noise measures better than 118dB A-weighted. That is a very low noise floor for a disc player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChannel separation is better than 118dB at 10kHz. Dynamic range beats 99dB. Intermodulation distortion is 0.0035% at 1kHz. Frequency response holds within half a decibel right across the audible range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChris Eberle of \u003cem\u003eHomeTheaterHifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e praised the build. He noted \"a high-quality transport with a tray that glides in and out silently and a noiseless motor.\" He also found the XLR connection \"significantly\" outperformed the coaxial digital option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Audio Tailor\u003c\/em\u003e called it a \"beautifully balanced soundstage, exquisite tonal fidelity and an extraordinary sense of space.\" It praised the \"exceptionally clean, distortion-free output.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a balanced system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true differential XLR output at 4.5 volts carries a long run to a distant amplifier while rejecting the noise the cable picks up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the transformer done right\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rotel winds its own ultra-low-noise toroidal transformer, which is where a player's noise floor is set before anything else happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have both kinds of amplifier input\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR at 4.5 volts and RCA at 2.2 volts are both fitted, so the player suits whatever you own now and whatever replaces it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the option of your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coaxial digital output means the RCD-1572MKII can work as a transport whenever you add a DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a 1572 system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it matches the RA-1572MKII amplifier and RC-1572MKII preamplifier in size and finish, with a trigger to switch them on together. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse the balanced XLR outputs if your amplifier takes them, since that is the path the whole design was built around. Otherwise the RCA pair connects to any line input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you own a separate converter, take the coaxial digital output to it instead. The disc data then leaves the player without being converted at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RCD-1572MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RA-1572MKII is its match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC-1572MKII for a separates system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the balanced output genuinely balanced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. It is a true differential balanced output, part of Rotel's Balanced Design Concept applied across the unit rather than a balanced socket on a single-ended stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the output levels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e4.5 volts from 200 ohms on balanced XLR, 2.2 volts from 100 ohms on unbalanced RCA, and 0.5 volts peak to peak on the coaxial digital output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA premium Texas Instruments 32-bit converter rated to 384kHz, with custom-tuned external analog output filters after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than 118dB signal-to-noise and channel separation, better than 99dB dynamic range, and 0.0035% intermodulation distortion at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it differ from the CD14MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe balanced XLR output, the Balanced Design Concept throughout, and Rotel's own in-house toroidal transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor for the original owner, from an authorized North American dealer. You must register online within 30 days of purchase to qualify, and it does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the RCD-1572MKII at launch alongside the CD14MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dig14acAIsU\" title=\"Rotel CD-14MKII \u0026amp; Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD Players Launches after the successful recent sales\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd a longer walkthrough of the features and setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FC9sfQnXwCE\" title=\"Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD player | Crutchfield\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about balanced connections, CD players, or adding a converter? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":47229359521965,"sku":"NEW-RORCD15722-BLK","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROCD15722_BLK_01-Large__48375.1733950890.1280.1280.jpg?v=1786892854"},{"product_id":"rotel-rcd-1572-mkii-cd-player-silver","title":"Rotel RCD-1572 MkII CD Player - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced From the Converter to the Socket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RCD-1572MKII is the Rotel CD player with a true balanced output. Not a balanced socket fed from a single-ended stage. This is a fully balanced signal path, carried all the way through to the XLR jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel calls this its Balanced Design Concept. It runs through the whole unit. Circuits are kept apart, both in the wiring and in the layout. That cuts distortion and drops the noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower comes from a very quiet toroidal transformer. Rotel winds it in its own factory. Doing that in house is rare at this price. The transformer is where much of a player's noise starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThree Ways Out, Measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe balanced XLR output gives 4.5 volts from 200 ohms. The RCA pair gives 2.2 volts from 100 ohms. A coaxial digital output sits alongside both. It runs at the standard 0.5 volts peak to peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is a Texas Instruments 32-bit chip, rated to 384kHz. Custom-tuned analog output filters follow it. Signal-to-noise measures better than 118dB A-weighted. That is a very low noise floor for a disc player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChannel separation is better than 118dB at 10kHz. Dynamic range beats 99dB. Intermodulation distortion is 0.0035% at 1kHz. Frequency response holds within half a decibel right across the audible range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChris Eberle of \u003cem\u003eHomeTheaterHifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e praised the build. He noted \"a high-quality transport with a tray that glides in and out silently and a noiseless motor.\" He also found the XLR connection \"significantly\" outperformed the coaxial digital option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Audio Tailor\u003c\/em\u003e called it a \"beautifully balanced soundstage, exquisite tonal fidelity and an extraordinary sense of space.\" It praised the \"exceptionally clean, distortion-free output.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a balanced system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true differential XLR output at 4.5 volts carries a long run to a distant amplifier while rejecting the noise the cable picks up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the transformer done right\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rotel winds its own ultra-low-noise toroidal transformer, which is where a player's noise floor is set before anything else happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have both kinds of amplifier input\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR at 4.5 volts and RCA at 2.2 volts are both fitted, so the player suits whatever you own now and whatever replaces it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the option of your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coaxial digital output means the RCD-1572MKII can work as a transport whenever you add a DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a 1572 system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it matches the RA-1572MKII amplifier and RC-1572MKII preamplifier in size and finish, with a trigger to switch them on together. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse the balanced XLR outputs if your amplifier takes them, since that is the path the whole design was built around. Otherwise the RCA pair connects to any line input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you own a separate converter, take the coaxial digital output to it instead. The disc data then leaves the player without being converted at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RCD-1572MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RA-1572MKII is its match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC-1572MKII for a separates system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the balanced output genuinely balanced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. It is a true differential balanced output, part of Rotel's Balanced Design Concept applied across the unit rather than a balanced socket on a single-ended stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the output levels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e4.5 volts from 200 ohms on balanced XLR, 2.2 volts from 100 ohms on unbalanced RCA, and 0.5 volts peak to peak on the coaxial digital output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA premium Texas Instruments 32-bit converter rated to 384kHz, with custom-tuned external analog output filters after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than 118dB signal-to-noise and channel separation, better than 99dB dynamic range, and 0.0035% intermodulation distortion at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it differ from the CD14MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe balanced XLR output, the Balanced Design Concept throughout, and Rotel's own in-house toroidal transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor for the original owner, from an authorized North American dealer. You must register online within 30 days of purchase to qualify, and it does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the RCD-1572MKII at launch alongside the CD14MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dig14acAIsU\" title=\"Rotel CD-14MKII \u0026amp; Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD Players Launches after the successful recent sales\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd a longer walkthrough of the features and setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FC9sfQnXwCE\" title=\"Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD player | Crutchfield\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about balanced connections, CD players, or adding a converter? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":47229359620269,"sku":"NEW-RORCD15722-SIL","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROCD15722_SIL_01-Large__80113.1733951120.1280.1280.jpg?v=1786892859"},{"product_id":"rotel-rcd-1572-mkii-cd-player","title":"Rotel RCD-1572 MkII CD Player","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced From the Converter to the Socket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RCD-1572MKII is the Rotel CD player with a true balanced output. Not a balanced socket fed from a single-ended stage. This is a fully balanced signal path, carried all the way through to the XLR jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel calls this its Balanced Design Concept. It runs through the whole unit. Circuits are kept apart, both in the wiring and in the layout. That cuts distortion and drops the noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower comes from a very quiet toroidal transformer. Rotel winds it in its own factory. Doing that in house is rare at this price. The transformer is where much of a player's noise starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThree Ways Out, Measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe balanced XLR output gives 4.5 volts from 200 ohms. The RCA pair gives 2.2 volts from 100 ohms. A coaxial digital output sits alongside both. It runs at the standard 0.5 volts peak to peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is a Texas Instruments 32-bit chip, rated to 384kHz. Custom-tuned analog output filters follow it. Signal-to-noise measures better than 118dB A-weighted. That is a very low noise floor for a disc player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChannel separation is better than 118dB at 10kHz. Dynamic range beats 99dB. Intermodulation distortion is 0.0035% at 1kHz. Frequency response holds within half a decibel right across the audible range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChris Eberle of \u003cem\u003eHomeTheaterHifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e praised the build. He noted \"a high-quality transport with a tray that glides in and out silently and a noiseless motor.\" He also found the XLR connection \"significantly\" outperformed the coaxial digital option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Audio Tailor\u003c\/em\u003e called it a \"beautifully balanced soundstage, exquisite tonal fidelity and an extraordinary sense of space.\" It praised the \"exceptionally clean, distortion-free output.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a balanced system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a true differential XLR output at 4.5 volts carries a long run to a distant amplifier while rejecting the noise the cable picks up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the transformer done right\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rotel winds its own ultra-low-noise toroidal transformer, which is where a player's noise floor is set before anything else happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have both kinds of amplifier input\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR at 4.5 volts and RCA at 2.2 volts are both fitted, so the player suits whatever you own now and whatever replaces it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the option of your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coaxial digital output means the RCD-1572MKII can work as a transport whenever you add a DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a 1572 system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it matches the RA-1572MKII amplifier and RC-1572MKII preamplifier in size and finish, with a trigger to switch them on together. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse the balanced XLR outputs if your amplifier takes them, since that is the path the whole design was built around. Otherwise the RCA pair connects to any line input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you own a separate converter, take the coaxial digital output to it instead. The disc data then leaves the player without being converted at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RCD-1572MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RA-1572MKII is its match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC-1572MKII for a separates system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the balanced output genuinely balanced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. It is a true differential balanced output, part of Rotel's Balanced Design Concept applied across the unit rather than a balanced socket on a single-ended stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the output levels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e4.5 volts from 200 ohms on balanced XLR, 2.2 volts from 100 ohms on unbalanced RCA, and 0.5 volts peak to peak on the coaxial digital output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA premium Texas Instruments 32-bit converter rated to 384kHz, with custom-tuned external analog output filters after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than 118dB signal-to-noise and channel separation, better than 99dB dynamic range, and 0.0035% intermodulation distortion at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it differ from the CD14MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe balanced XLR output, the Balanced Design Concept throughout, and Rotel's own in-house toroidal transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor for the original owner, from an authorized North American dealer. You must register online within 30 days of purchase to qualify, and it does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the RCD-1572MKII at launch alongside the CD14MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dig14acAIsU\" title=\"Rotel CD-14MKII \u0026amp; Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD Players Launches after the successful recent sales\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd a longer walkthrough of the features and setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FC9sfQnXwCE\" title=\"Rotel RCD-1572 MKII CD player | Crutchfield\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about balanced connections, CD players, or adding a converter? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":47229359521965,"sku":"NEW-RORCD15722-BLK","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":47229359620269,"sku":"NEW-RORCD15722-SIL","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROCD15722_BLK_01-Large__48375.1733950890.1280.1280.jpg?v=1786892854"},{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier","title":"Rotel RC-1590MKII Stereo Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRotel's Reference Preamp, and It Takes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRotel has built its own components for over 60 years, down to winding its own transformers. The RC-1590MKII is the company's reference stereo preamplifier, and the MKII revision reworked the audio path around a custom toroidal transformer and slit-foil capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe input count is what sets it apart. Three coaxial and three optical digital sockets, a PC-USB port taking 32-bit\/384kHz and unfolding MQA and MQA Studio, four RCA line inputs, a balanced XLR pair, Bluetooth with aptX and AAC, and a moving-magnet phono input. It is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSo the disc player, the streamer, the television, the computer, the turntable and a phone can all stay plugged in at once. Nothing has to come out to make room for the next thing you buy, and no switch box sits in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOutputs Built for a System That Grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere are two sets of RCA preamp outputs and two pairs of balanced XLR outputs. Biamping, or feeding a second room, becomes a matter of running another cable rather than adding a distribution box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo mono subwoofer outputs run in parallel, summed from both channels, so a pair of subs is straightforward. A fixed line output bypasses the volume control for a recorder or processor, a digital output feeds an outboard DAC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack sits on the front panel without muting the preamp outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe measurements are reference-grade. THD stays below 0.002%, signal-to-noise reaches 117dB through RCA, and line response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within a tenth of a decibel. Tone controls offer 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz. At 17 inches wide, a 3U panel and 22.27 pounds, it is sized and finished to match Rotel's RB-series amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eJim Milton reviewed the RC-1590MKII for Home Theater HiFi on July 19, 2021, running it with Rotel's RB-1590. It is, he concluded, \"one of the finest sounding preamps I've heard. It delivers high-end sound and build quality at a reasonable price.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHe put the listening more plainly still. The preamp \"delivered some of the sweetest stereo listening I've heard in some time,\" and the Rotel pairing \"could easily seduce me back to the world of two-channel music again.\" Under faults, he wrote: \"No flaws of consequence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have more sources than sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e — three coaxial, three optical, four RCA line pairs, XLR, PC-USB and Bluetooth mean the disc player, the TV and the turntable all stay connected at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is not finished yet\u003c\/strong\u003e — two RCA output pairs and two XLR pairs make biamping or a second zone a cable run rather than a rebuild, so the preamp outlasts the plan you have today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer, or two\u003c\/strong\u003e — the parallel mono outputs feed a pair of subs from one preamp, which is how bass gets even across a room instead of piling into one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack leaves the preamp outputs live, so private listening is a switch of amplifier rather than a re-plug behind the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-coil records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is moving magnet, set at 2.5mV and 47k ohms. A low-output coil needs an outboard stage from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, running into any line input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR or RCA outputs to your power amplifier, keeping the second pair for biamping or another room, and a subwoofer to either mono output. The turntable joins the phono input and a computer the PC-USB port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDisc players and a television take the coaxial and optical sockets, and a phone pairs over Bluetooth. Headphones plug into the front, and the tone controls stand ready if the room needs them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RC-1590MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotel's RB-series completes the stack — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two parallel outputs invite one, or a pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR cables feed your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many digital inputs are there?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix, in matched pairs: three coaxial and three optical, each taking LPCM to 24-bit\/192kHz, plus a PC-USB port and Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it support MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit\/384kHz over PC-USB, and the unit carries Roon Tested certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The moving-magnet phono input is set at 2.5mV sensitivity with the standard 47k-ohm loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, a 3.5mm jack on the front panel. It leaves the preamp outputs live, so switch your power amp off before listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I biamp or run a second zone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of RCA preamp outputs and two pairs of XLR outputs, plus a fixed line output that bypasses the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSilver or black, matching Rotel's amplifiers and disc players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRotel introduces the RC-1590MKII in its official overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X3Mytw3P6Fk\" title=\"Rotel introduces the RC-1590MKII\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the MKII and its upgrades over the original:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n78y9f9ikHc\" title=\"AV Atmos on the Rotel RC-1590MKII\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, DACs, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983320473773,"sku":"NEW-RORC15902-BLK","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981734404269,"sku":"NEW-RORC15902-SIL","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORC15902_SIL_01-Large__28229.1695745888.1280.1280_bd738c38-ac02-42c5-b19e-24486d4d5cbf.jpg?v=1778101218"},{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1572-mkii-stereo-preamplifier","title":"Rotel RC-1572 MkII Stereo Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Box, Nearly Every Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel built its name on affordable high-end gear, and the RC-1572MKII carries that into a preamplifier that swallows a whole system. A Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC handles digital, tuned with Rotel's own output filters, so a streamer, a computer and a CD player all arrive already converted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCount the inputs. Two coaxial and two optical, a PC-USB port that takes 32-bit\/384kHz and unfolds MQA and MQA Studio, a moving-magnet phono input for the turntable, and Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC for a phone. Balanced XLR and RCA line inputs sit alongside them, and the unit is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat means one remote and one set of cables instead of a DAC, a phono stage and a Bluetooth box stacked on a shelf. It also means the next source you buy probably already has a socket waiting for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Rotel Put on the Back Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are more generous than the price suggests. A balanced XLR pair and an RCA pair feed your power amp. Two mono subwoofer outputs run in parallel, summed from both channels, so you can add a second subwoofer later without a splitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 3.5mm headphone jack sits on the front, and plugging in does not cut the preamp outputs. A network port carries firmware updates and IP control for automation systems, RS232 sits beside it, and a 12V trigger wakes your power amp with the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMeasured performance is quiet where it matters. Signal-to-noise is 118dB at line level through either RCA or XLR, and THD stays under 0.004%. Line response runs 10Hz to 100kHz within a fifth of a decibel, and the tone controls give 10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz. It is 17 inches wide and 18.43 pounds, in silver or black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviewed the RC-1572MKII for Home Theater HiFi on February 21, 2022, paired with Rotel's RB-1582MKII. \"Suffice to say I'm a fan,\" he wrote. The preamp \"has more connectivity than I will ever need, which makes it flexible should you, later on, add it to your system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn sound and daily use he was just as clear: \"the presentation is very smooth,\" and \"Everything sounds great no matter how I connected equipment and no matter what type of music I sent through it.\" Once set up, \"Every function I needed to adjust was accessible from the remote.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical note before you order. Firmware updates need a Windows PC. As Das puts it, \"make sure the unit has already been updated, or you have a PC in your possession, or your local dealer installs the update for you.\" Call us and we will check the unit before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are tired of stacking boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the DAC, the phono stage and the Bluetooth receiver are already inside, so one remote runs the lot and three sets of interconnects stay in the drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack does not mute the preamp outputs, so you can switch to private listening without unplugging your power amp or losing your place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer, or two\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pair of parallel mono outputs feeds two subs from one preamp, which is how you even out bass across a room rather than pile it into one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system is part of the house\u003c\/strong\u003e — a network port for IP control, RS232 and a 12V trigger let an installer fold the RC-1572MKII into an automation system instead of working around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-coil records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage is moving magnet, set at 3mV and 47k ohms. For a low-output coil, add an outboard stage from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and run it into a line input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR or RCA outputs to your power amplifier, and a subwoofer to either mono output. Your turntable joins the phono input, disc players take the coaxial or optical sockets, and a computer uses PC-USB. A phone pairs over Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones plug into the front. Set the tone controls once if the room needs them, and the signal sensing wakes the preamp when music starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RC-1572MKII? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotel's RB-1582MKII completes the stack — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two parallel outputs invite one, or a pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR cables feed your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A moving-magnet phono input is built in, with 3mV sensitivity and the standard 47k-ohm loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat digital formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 32-bit\/384kHz over PC-USB, with MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit\/384kHz. Coaxial and optical take LPCM to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a 3.5mm jack on the front panel. Plugging in headphones leaves the preamp outputs live, so turn your power amp off before you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many subwoofers can I run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo. The mono subwoofer outputs are summed from both channels and wired in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, and Bluetooth carries aptX HD and AAC for wireless sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver and black, styled to match Rotel's RB-series power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviews the RC-1572MKII with its matching RB-1582MKII power amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_bVlxapSZjI\" title=\"Zero Fidelity reviews the Rotel RC-1572MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eZero Fidelity puts the RC-1572MKII through its paces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Q1GPuvLOCo\" title=\"Taps Das reviews the Rotel RC-1572MKII and RB-1582MKII\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, DACs, or building a matched system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45981451190445,"sku":"NEW-RORC15722-BLK","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982740152493,"sku":"NEW-RORC15722-SIL","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RORC15722_BLK_01-Large__54791.1733951453.1280.1280_af5b948f-caaa-4baa-8a35-8198a9a71d1d.jpg?v=1778126780"},{"product_id":"rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier","title":"Rotel A10 MKII Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty Watts, a Phono Stage, and Nothing Digital\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A10MKII is the analog member of Rotel's A-series. There is no DAC inside it, no optical or coaxial input, and no Bluetooth. Every signal it amplifies arrives as analog, and the parts budget went to the amplifier instead of a converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutput is 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms from a Class AB stage, rising to 60 watts into 4 ohms. The damping factor is 120, which describes how firmly the amplifier grips a woofer as it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree line-level RCA inputs handle a CD player, a tuner and one spare source. A moving-magnet phono input sits alongside them, with its own ground post for the earth wire that comes off your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Phono Stage Is the Reason to Choose This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel tuned the moving-magnet input for a quieter cartridge rather than a hot one. It needs less signal than the stages in the A12MKII and A14MKII above it to reach full output, with generous overload margin before it clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving-coil cartridges are not supported and would need an outboard stage ahead of one of the line inputs. If your turntable carries a moving-coil cartridge, budget for a separate phono preamplifier alongside the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Rotel Put on the Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe front holds a volume knob, a source button, separate balance, bass and treble buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Tone adjustment runs to 6dB either way at 100Hz and 10kHz, so it is there for room correction rather than dramatic reshaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe back adds a 12V trigger output for switching another component with the amplifier, and an Auto Power Down switch that turns the amplifier off after a period without signal. You can disable that if you would rather it stayed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe supplied RR-AX1403 remote also operates Rotel CD players and tuners, including track stepping and station recall, which is genuinely useful if the rest of your rack happens to be Rotel too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Bench Numbers Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion stays under 0.03% and frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. The phono input is rated at 1.5mV sensitivity with 50mV of overload margin, a signal-to-noise ratio of 85dB, and phono response held to 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Does Not Have\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWorth being direct about this. There is one pair of speaker terminals and no A\/B switching. There is no subwoofer output and no preamp output, so the amplifier cannot feed a sub or a second power amp on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf any of those three matter to you, the A12MKII and A14MKII add a preamp output and A\/B speaker switching, along with a DAC and Bluetooth. This model is deliberately the simpler box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is your main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving-magnet stage is built in and specified, not an afterthought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a DAC or streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e — it connects to a line input, and you are not paying twice for conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tone controls you can switch out of the way\u003c\/strong\u003e — bass, treble and balance on the front panel, at a modest 6dB range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack is Rotel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the supplied remote drives Rotel CD players and tuners as well as this amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need digital inputs, look one model up\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA11MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the same amplifier with a 32-bit DAC, optical and coaxial inputs and aptX HD Bluetooth added. Otherwise pair this one with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals on the back. A turntable goes to the phono input, and its ground wire to the screw post next to it, which is what stops the hum before it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CD player, a tuner, a streamer or an outboard DAC each take one of the three line inputs. Headphones use the front-panel jack. If you want another component to wake with the amplifier, run a cable from the 12V trigger output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen it is one knob and one button. Auto Power Down will shut the amplifier off on its own after a quiet spell, unless you switch that behavior off on the back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A10MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono stage is waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 watts suits an efficient standmount pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get them to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the A10MKII have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is a purely analog amplifier, and a DAC or streamer connects to one of its line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 60 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel also publishes an FTC figure of 53 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet. Sensitivity is 1.5mV with 50mV of overload headroom, and there is a ground post beside the input. A moving-coil cartridge needs a separate phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer or preamp output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither, in fact — the A10MKII has speaker terminals and nothing else on the output side. If you need a sub output or a preamp output, step up to the A12MKII or A14MKII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the A11MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital. The A11MKII adds a Texas Instruments 32-bit DAC, coaxial and optical inputs, and aptX HD Bluetooth. Power, chassis and the analog inputs are essentially the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own walkthrough of the A10MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SF-Jb6BYZJU\" title=\"A10MKII Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the A10MKII alongside the A11MKII if you are weighing the two:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oi24gu6RkIY\" title=\"Rotel's A10MKII, A11MKII Integrated Amplifiers \u0026amp; Rotel's CD11MKII CD Player Are Here!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, matching a phono cartridge, or adding a DAC to an analog system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983505481901,"sku":"NEW-ROA10MKII-BLK","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983099453613,"sku":"NEW-ROA10MKII-SIL","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA10MKII_BLK_01_2023__26221.1734460553.1280.1280_45097141-c188-4de9-a194-52eee4bbc396.jpg?v=1778146731"},{"product_id":"rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier","title":"Rotel A11 MKII Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty Watts, a 32-Bit DAC, and Better Bluetooth Than the Model Above\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A11MKII is the A10MKII with a digital section added. Same Class AB output stage, same 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, same chassis. What changes is everything to do with digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter handles the coaxial and optical inputs, both of which accept SPDIF up to 24-bit and 192kHz. Then there is the Bluetooth, which is where this model does something odd. It supports \u003cstrong\u003eaptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e and AAC. The dearer A12MKII supports plain aptX only, so on codecs the cheaper amplifier is the better-equipped one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Does Not Take Is a Computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no PC-USB input. Coaxial and optical are the only digital connections, so a computer needs either a USB-to-optical converter or an outboard DAC feeding one of the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the dividing line in this range. The A12MKII and A14MKII add computer USB, at 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1 and 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2, along with Roon Tested certification. The A11MKII does not have either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Bench Figures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree line-level RCA inputs cover a CD player, a tuner and one spare source. A moving-magnet phono input sits beside them at 1.6mV sensitivity, with 50mV of overload headroom and its own ground post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.03% and the damping factor is 120. Line-level signal-to-noise is 90dB at maximum volume, phono is 85dB, and frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. Digital frequency response is held to within 0.15dB across the audible band. Power rises to 62 watts a channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTone controls give 6dB either way at 100Hz and 10kHz. A 12V trigger output can switch another component with the amplifier, and a rear slider sets whether it sleeps on its own when no signal arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNo Subwoofer Output, and Reviewers Noticed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis is the A11MKII's real limitation, and it is worth knowing before you buy. There is no subwoofer output and no preamp output. There is also a single pair of speaker terminals, with no A\/B switching between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIbrahim Mohsin reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSpeaker Feed\u003c\/em\u003e in December 2024. He found that \"being a Class AB amplifier, the Rotel A11MKII still manages to get as detailed as a Class D amplifier.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe writer at \u003cem\u003eHIFI-Daydreaming\u003c\/em\u003e called it a favorite in its price range in October 2024: \"It is a neutral amp; there are no spikes or V curves, none of that stuff,\" with \"great control of sound\" across bass, mids and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth name the same omission. Mohsin: \"the only two things that bother me are that Rotel didn't add HDMI and the subwoofer out port.\" HIFI-Daydreaming calls it \"a big omission\" too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box for vinyl and digital\u003c\/strong\u003e — a moving-magnet phono stage and a 32-bit DAC in the same chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth quality matters to you\u003c\/strong\u003e — aptX HD and AAC, which is better codec support than the model above it offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are a TV and a CD player\u003c\/strong\u003e — optical and coaxial both take 24-bit 192kHz, so each source keeps a direct digital path and neither needs its own converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient and 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 watts suits a sensible standmount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a subwoofer or a computer input, look higher\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no sub output and no PC-USB. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a12mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA12MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds computer USB; the RA-1572MKII adds subwoofer outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the single pair of terminals. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post alongside. A CD player, tuner or streamer takes one of the three line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects over optical, and a disc player over optical or coaxial. Pair a phone over Bluetooth using the rear antenna. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you want another component to power up with the amplifier, run a minijack cable from the 12V trigger output. The power control slider on the back decides whether it drops to standby by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A11MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e An efficient standmount pair is the right match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get those speakers to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A11MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 62 watts into 4 ohms, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel also publishes an FTC rating of 62 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich Bluetooth codecs are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eaptX HD and AAC. Worth noting that the more expensive A12MKII supports plain aptX only, so the A11MKII is the better of the two for Bluetooth listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFor a subwoofer you need to move up to the RA-1572MKII or above, which provides two outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if the cartridge is moving magnet. Sensitivity is 1.6mV with 50mV of overload margin, and a ground post sits next to the input. Moving coil needs an outboard stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the A10MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital only. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA10MKII\u003c\/a\u003e has no DAC, no digital inputs and no Bluetooth. Power, chassis, phono stage and tone controls are otherwise the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the A11MKII as a first serious amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/88erfbl-z6s\" title=\"A GREAT AMPLIFIER to Get Started in HIFI - ROTEL A11 MKII Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the A11MKII against the A10MKII if you are weighing the two:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oi24gu6RkIY\" title=\"Rotel's A10MKII, A11MKII Integrated Amplifiers \u0026amp; Rotel's CD11MKII CD Player Are Here!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ROTEL","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45982913986733,"sku":"NEW-ROA11MKII-BLK","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982169759917,"sku":"NEW-ROA11MKII-SIL","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ROA11MKII_BLK_01_2023__31372.1733939822.1280.1280_b0d7ab59-e295-4f78-8897-6cd437e062b0.jpg?v=1778146713"},{"product_id":"rotel-a14-mkii-integrated-amplifier","title":"Rotel A14 MKII Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Top of Rotel's 14 Series, With MQA and Roon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A14MKII sits at the top of Rotel's 14 Series. It delivers 80 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms from a Class AB stage, and 150 watts into 4 ohms at peak. Rotel also publishes an FTC figure of 92 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo things separate it from the A12MKII below. It decodes MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit and 384kHz. And it is certified Roon Tested over its PC-USB input, so Roon treats it as a known device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEvery Way to Get Digital Audio In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Texas Instruments 32-bit converter sits behind all of it. Coaxial and optical inputs take SPDIF to 24-bit and 192kHz. PC-USB runs at 24-bit 96kHz in Class 1, or 32-bit 384kHz in Class 2 once a driver is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluetooth covers aptX and AAC. A USB socket on the front takes an iPhone, iPad or iPod directly, and the device stays awake so you keep skipping tracks from your hand rather than the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Analog Side and the Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures under 0.018% and the damping factor is 220. Line-level signal-to-noise is 100dB, the digital section reaches 103dB, and phono manages 90dB. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 100kHz. Those are the best figures anywhere in the 14 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour RCA line inputs handle your analog sources. A moving-magnet phono input joins them at 3.4mV sensitivity with 50mV of overload margin, and it has its own ground post for the turntable earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker terminals come in two sets, A and B, chosen from the front panel or the remote. A preamp output feeds a power amplifier if you outgrow the 80 watts. Bass and treble adjust by up to 10dB, and there is a bypass to take them out of circuit. Hughes found the amplifier sounds cleaner that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne detail worth knowing: plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers. Rotel's manual tells you to switch them off with the A-B selector instead. The headphone jack itself is a 3.5mm mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHome Theater Bypass and Triggers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 12V trigger can be configured as an input or an output. Enable HT BYPASS in the setup menu and it becomes an input automatically, so a processor powers the amplifier on and drives it at a fixed volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat makes the A14MKII workable as the two-channel half of an AV system. Idle draw is under half a watt in standby, and the chassis measures 17 inches wide by 3.6 high and 13.5 deep at just under 20 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJames Michael Hughes gave the A14MKII a StereoNET Applause Award in November 2021, scoring it 8 out of 10. He heard \"a crisp, engaging and enjoyable listen — one that's on the warm and sweet side of neutral.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIan White reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eecoustics\u003c\/em\u003e in September 2021 and found \"a much more authoritative presentation\" with a \"greater sense of scale, wider and deeper soundstage\" than the amplifiers he compared it against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHughes names two practical limits. The phono stage \"is moving magnet only, and some may find that limiting\", so a moving coil cartridge needs a step-up transformer or an outboard stage. He also wanted a control Rotel left out: \"I'd also have liked a stereo\/mono button\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne practical warning from Hughes is worth repeating. \"A very highly modulated CD can cause the input of the A14 Mk II to clip on peaks.\" He traced it to sources whose output runs above the standard 2 volts, so check your CD player's output level if you hear hardness on loud passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou subscribe to Tidal and care about MQA\u003c\/strong\u003e — full MQA and MQA Studio decoding to 24-bit 384kHz, which the A12MKII does not offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Tested certification over PC-USB, so the amplifier is a known quantity to the software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour computer is a main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — PC-USB reaches 32-bit 384kHz, well beyond what optical or coaxial allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HT bypass with a configurable 12V trigger lets a processor take over cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need a subwoofer output or moving coil, look elsewhere in the range\u003c\/strong\u003e — no A-series Rotel has a sub output, and the phono stage is moving magnet only. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier-black\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRA-1572MKII\u003c\/a\u003e adds two sub outputs, or add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e for a moving-coil cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground wire on the post beside it. Four more analog sources fill the RCA line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects over PC-USB, and a disc player or television over coaxial or optical. Pair a phone over Bluetooth, or plug an iPhone straight into the front USB socket. Headphones use the 3.5mm jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf the amplifier joins a home theater, turn on HT BYPASS in the setup menu and run a minijack from your processor to the 12V trigger. Set the bypass volume once and the processor handles the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A14MKII? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 watts drives a capable standmount or a modest floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving-magnet stage is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial and optical are both waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a 3.5mm jack on the front — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A14MKII deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e80 watts per channel continuously into 8 ohms and 150 watts into 4 ohms at maximum, from a Class AB output stage. Rotel's FTC rating is 92 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it decode MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. MQA and MQA Studio both decode, up to 24-bit 384kHz. This is the main difference between the A14MKII and the A12MKII, which does not support MQA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is a preamp output, which can feed a power amplifier, but no dedicated subwoofer output. No amplifier in Rotel's A-series has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill the phono stage take a moving-coil cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet only, at 3.4mV sensitivity. Both reviewers we quote flag this. A moving-coil cartridge needs an outboard phono preamplifier feeding one of the line inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it drive two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There are two sets of terminals with an A\/B selector on the front panel and the remote. The same selector is how you mute the speakers when using headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Rotel covers its integrated amplifiers in North America for five years, parts and labor. Coverage requires purchase from an authorized Rotel dealer and online registration within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTaps Das reviews the A14MKII and compares it with Rotel's dearer Michi line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lG3xASu-9e0\" title=\"Michi Enhanced! - Rotel A14MKII Integrated Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel's own walkthrough of the amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RvKuq7JENWA\" title=\"A14MKII Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, MQA and hi-res streaming, or matching a phono cartridge? 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