{"product_id":"rotel-ra-1572mkii-integrated-amplifier","title":"Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier","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. 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