{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1572-mkii-stereo-preamplifier","title":"Rotel RC-1572 MkII Stereo Preamplifier","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eRotel RC-1572 MkII Stereo Preamplifier — Product Description\u003c\/title\u003e\n\n\n\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;\"\u003eAffordable High-End, Rotel's Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel has built its reputation on affordable high-end gear, and the RC-1572 MkII carries that mission into a modern preamplifier. A Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC, tuned with custom external output filters, handles digital duties, while an in-house wound toroidal transformer and an ultra-low-noise power supply keep the analog side quiet. The result, per Rotel, is clarity paired with a natural, enveloping soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnectivity is where the RC-1572 MkII really goes to work. Two coaxial and two optical digital inputs cover most sources, a USB input accepts up to 32-bit\/384kHz with full MQA and MQA Studio decoding, and the preamp is Roon Tested for certified streaming performance. A built-in moving-magnet phono stage welcomes a turntable directly, and Bluetooth with aptX and AAC handles wireless duties. Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs and outputs round out the analog side, and an Ethernet port plus RS232 support custom-install control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMeasured performance backs the marketing: 118dB signal-to-noise ratio at line level, distortion below 0.004%, and frequency response from 10Hz to 100kHz within a fraction of a decibel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt to Blend In or Stand Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRotel ships the RC-1572 MkII in silver or black, both finished to match its RB-1582 MkII power amplifier partner for a matched stack. Front-panel tone controls offer up to 10dB of bass and treble adjustment for rooms or recordings that need a little help, and automatic power controls with signal sensing mean the preamp wakes itself when music starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt just 3.5 inches tall and under 19 pounds, the RC-1572 MkII slots into a standard rack without commanding the whole shelf.\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, in a February 21, 2022 review for \u003cem\u003eHome Theater HiFi\u003c\/em\u003e, praised the RC-1572 MkII's connectivity, writing that it offers \"more connectivity than I will ever need, which makes it flexible should you, later on, add it to your system.\" He described its sound, paired with Rotel's matching power amp, as \"very smooth\" and well suited to \"casual listening,\" adding that once the tone controls were set, \"every function I needed to adjust was accessible from the remote,\" making it \"super easy to live with for normal use.\" His one complaint: a firmware update required a PC, an inconvenience for Mac owners.\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 want one box for everything\u003c\/strong\u003e — DAC, phono stage, Bluetooth, and Roon-certified streaming support in a single chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen to high-resolution files\u003c\/strong\u003e — full MQA and MQA Studio decoding plus 32-bit\/384kHz USB playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're building a matched Rotel stack\u003c\/strong\u003e — the RC-1572 MkII is voiced to pair with the RB-1582 MkII power amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a custom-install system\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ethernet and RS232 support automation and control platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a front-panel headphone jack,\u003c\/strong\u003e the RC-1572 MkII doesn't include one — Pro-Ject's Pre Box RS2 Digital builds a capable headphone amp in.\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 the balanced XLR or single-ended RCA outputs to your power amplifier, or to a subwoofer's dedicated input. Your turntable joins the phono input, digital sources use the coaxial, optical, or USB inputs, and your phone pairs over Bluetooth. Ethernet ties the RC-1572 MkII into a whole-home control system when you need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the tone controls once, then let the automatic power sensing take over.\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-1572 MkII? 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 matching RB-1582 MkII completes the stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in MM phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/turntables\/turntables\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR interconnects feed your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/interconnect-cables\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy home for a matched Rotel stack — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/furniture\/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;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a built-in moving-magnet phono stage for direct turntable connection.\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 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz over USB with full MQA and MQA Studio decoding, plus coaxial and optical inputs up 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 it Roon Tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it carries Roon Tested certification for verified streaming performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, with aptX and AAC codec support.\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;\"\u003eNo. The RC-1572 MkII focuses on line, phono, and digital duties without a headphone jack.\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.\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-1572 MkII alongside its matching RB-1582 MkII power amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_bVlxapSZjI\" title=\"IN LOVE... 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