Rotel RAP-1580 Amplified Surround Processor

A Single-Chassis Component That Outperforms Most Separates

The Rotel RAP-1580 Amplified Surround Processor makes an ideal home theater solution, if you don’t have space for separate components, but still want uncompromising performance. It's a single-chassis A/V component that outperforms most separates.

This ultra-high-performance multichannel-integrated amplifier boasts surround processing that brings music and movies to life in a startlingly vivid way. It has the latest HDMI 2.0a hardware along with DTS:X and Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 processing.

Designed and Engineered for Audiophiles

The RAP-1580 was designed and engineered with audiophiles in mind. For vinyl enthusiasts, it even includes a built-in MM moving magnet input and internal phono preamp section, allowing you to connect your turntable directly without the need for a dedicated phono preamp.

The amplifier section is built upon a powerful Class AB design delivering 100 Watts per channel into 8 ohm loads, all channels driven and 200 Watts of power in 4 ohm loads, two channels driven – anchored by a massive Rotel factory-made toroidal transformer.

"The Results Are Golden"

"Rotel returns to analog amplification for their latest top-of-the-line home theater machine—and the results are golden," observes Mark Fleischman, Sound & Vision magazine, October 26, 2016. "Those who want both the power and the subtlety of separates will find this the ultimate music and movie machine."

"Our initial impression is one of rigorous control," notes What Hi-Fi? magazine, July 21, 2017. "The RAP-1580 is capable of convincing low-level dynamics, handles the crash-bang-wallop so beloved of home cinema demonstrations the world over with a sort of unflappable grip, and goes out-and-out loud without any noticeable change in its tonal character."

"Nicely Dynamic"

"It sounds wonderful even at really low listening levels, losing none of its richness or nuance when turned down as much as 20 dB from reference level," reports Dennis Burger, hometheaterreivew.com, July 24, 2017.

"The flipside to that coin is that it's also nicely dynamic, which is something Rotel gear isn't traditionally known for. Skipping forward to chapter 39, 'Duel of the Fates,' I found theRAP-1580's handling of the score's crescendos to be quite above reproach, and again I just wanted to pour its midrange out on the floor and wallow in it."

High Performance All the Way

The RAP-1580 utilizes high performance Wolfson 24-bit/192kHz DACs for all channels. These low noise, audiophile quality DACs are supported with premium-grade audio parts in circuits tuned by Rotel’s acoustic engineering team in the U.K.

Inputs include 8 x HDMI video inputs with 2 x HDMI video outputs, all supporting 4K video with 3 of these inputs and both outputs enabled with HDCP 2.2.

Convenience features include a front panel HDMI input with 4K video pass-through, front panel USB input with 2.1A charging, and integrated aptX enabled Bluetooth technology for higher fidelity. It also provides a PC-USB input supporting 24-bit/192kHz audio, a CD input, XLR balanced input, Tuner input, AUX analog input, and multichannel input.

7" Front Panel TFT Display

The 7" TFT display on the front panel provides easy adjustments to all audio and video parameters without the need to turn on the television. This makes it ideal for set-ups when the equipment rack is located separately from the video display. A full suite of custom integration features is on-board.

Despite all these many capabilities, Rotel's RAP-1580 is simple to operate, along with being powerful, flexible and refined. In stereo or surround sound, this is a serious audio component.

About Rotel

Rotel audio products are known worldwide for their quality, reliability, value, and, above all, exceptional sound reproduction. Since 1961, Rotel has utilized the resources of its formidable international design team and has manufactured its products in its own sophisticated production facilities.

Rotel proudly offers a complete range of electronics that have consistently received critical acclaim and coveted industry awards. With substantial investment in new technologies and manufacturing, Rotel is prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving specialty electronics marketplace.

Product Features

Overview

Multichannel receiver designed for audiophiles
7 channels of Class AB amplification delivering 100 Watts per channel into 8 ohm loads, all channels driven and 150 Watts of power in 4 ohm loads, two channels driven
Oversized Rotel factory built toroidal transformer
8 HDMI inputs capable of 4K/UHD video pass-through
3 HDMI inputs and both HDMI outputs support HDCP 2.2
10 channel Parametric EQ for optimizing room acoustics
6 x Wolfson premium 24-bit/192kHz DACs
Decodes DTS:X
Supports Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 processing
Bluetooth with aptX
PC-USB input supporting 24-bit 192kHz audio
Moving Magnet Phono Input
7" front-panel control display
Wireless remote
Digital Audio: LPCM (up to 192kHz, 24-bit), Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby ATMOS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
Video Input Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p/24Hz, 3D, 4K, UHD
Video Output Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p/24Hz, 3D, 4K, UHD
Color Space Support: sRGB, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:4:4
Deep Color Support: 24-bit, 30-bit, 36-bit

HDMI Inputs/Outputs

8 inputs with 3 supporting HDCP 2.2
2 outputs supporting HDCP 2.2
Audio Return Channel
Seven pairs of speaker binding posts

Other Inputs

3 analog
6 digital
PC-USB (24-bit / 192 kHz)
apt-X Bluetooth
XLR
Moving Magnet Phono Stage
Multi-input
Front panel iOS USB
12V trigger controls
IR remote input and outputs
RS232
Ethernet connection for integration with all popular control systems
Rotel Link

Product Specs

Continuous Power Output: 100W/Ch (7 channels driven, 8Ω); 150W/Ch (2 channels driven, 4Ω)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.03%
Frequency Response: Phono Input: 20Hz - 20kHz, ±1dB; Analog Bypass: 10Hz - 100kHz, ±1dB; Digital Inputs: 20Hz - 20kHz, ±0.5dB
S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted): Analog Bypass: 100dB; Digital Inputs: 96dB
Intermodulation Distortion: (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1 <0.03%
Damping Factor: (1kHz, 8 ohms) 230
Speaker Impedance: 4Ω minimum
Input Sensitivity: Line Level Inputs (RCA): 300mV; Line Level Inputs (XLR): 600mV; Phono Input (MM): 3.85mV
input impedance: Line Level Inputs (RCA): 100kΩ; Line Level
Inputs (XLR): 100kΩ; Phono Input (MM): 47kΩ
Preamp Output Level: 1.2V
Power Consumption: 1100W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.5W
Dimensions (W × H × D): 17" × 7.55" × 18.5"
Weight: 50.27 lbs.

"Rotel returns to analog amplification for their latest top-of-the-line home theater machine—and the results are golden."

"The Rotel RAP-1580 delivers sterling sound with especially satisfying dynamics and rich timbre… it could easily go head to head with a good pre/pro and any one-chassis multichannel amp."

"Those who want both the power and the subtlety of separates will find this the ultimate music and movie machine."

- Mark Fleischman, Sound & Vision magazine, October 26, 2016

"Our initial impression is one of rigorous control. The RAP-1580 is capable of convincing low-level dynamics, handles the crash-bang-wallop so beloved of home cinema demonstrations the world over with a sort of unflappable grip, and goes out-and-out loud without any noticeable change in its tonal character."

- What Hi-Fi? magazine, July 21, 2017

"It sounds wonderful even at really low listening levels, losing none of its richness or nuance when turned down as much as 20 dB from reference level. The flipside to that coin is that it's also nicely dynamic, which is something Rotel gear isn't traditionally known for. Skipping forward to chapter 39, 'Duel of the Fates,' I found the RAP-1580's handling of the score's crescendos to be quite above reproach, and again I just wanted to pour its midrange out on the floor and wallow in it."

- Dennis Burger, hometheaterreivew.com, July 24, 2017

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