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Highly Commended Award, Integrated Amplifier Under £5K - hi-fi+ Magazine
The Perfect Combination of Power, Performance, and Style
The Rotel DX-5 is the ultimate Personal Audio Integrated Amplifier blending cutting-edge technologies, versatile connectivity, packaged in a sleek, elegant, industrial design.
Engineered with passion and driving 33 watts per channel of Class AB audio into 4 ohm speakers (25 watts into 8 ohms), the DX-5 delivers robust power, versatile connectivity, and advanced audio processing, ensuring exceptional sound quality and an immersive listening experience.
Award-winning Performance
The DX-5 won a Highly Commended award in the Integrated Amplifier Under £5K category from hi-fi+ magazine. "'It's hard not to think of this little star as a bit of a pocket rocket!'" says reviewer Simon Lucas, who finds himself won over by the DX-56's spacious, well-defined soundstage, within which details are presented clearly and nicely separated but not at the expense of cohesion."
"'Detail retrieval and dynamic expression are impressive, making for an 'overall tone of entertainment rather than measured analysis,' and the tonal balance is 'winningly even and consistent…'"
"Uncompromising Musicality"
"Rotel DX-5 redefines personal audio with audiophile-grade sound, precision, and uncompromising musicality," reports The Absolute Sound, April 15, 2025.
The magazine terms it "a sleek powerhouse delivering 33 Watts/channel into 4 ohms (25 Watts/channel at 8 ohms) of Class AB brilliance. Powered by an in-house toroidal transformer and high-current transistors, it offers pristine highs, detailed midrange, and deep bass."
Exceptional Audio Quality on an Expansive Sound Stage
The premium ESS ES9039Q2M DAC renders the audio with precision and exceptional sound quality on an expansive sound stage. Serving all your performance wants with superb convenience, the DX-5 features a full-color TFT display, 1/4" (6.35mm) headphone jack, and an intuitive remote control perfect for music lovers and home entertainment enthusiasts.
Supports an Extensive Array of Sources
The DX-5 supports an extensive array of sources including PC-USB up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD 4x (with DoP), coaxial and optical digital inputs (up to 24-bit / 192kHz), and aptX™ HD and AAC Bluetooth for high-resolution wireless audio streaming. An RCA analog input provides connectivity to your favorite legacy sources, such as CD players and turntables with line level outputs.
"Should Check Most Buyers’ Boxes"
"Getting to review an integrated amplifier like the Rotel DX-5 is a nice reminder that you don’t need hundreds of watts of power to enjoy your audiophile system' reports Andrew Dewhirst, futureaudiophile.com, October 15, 2025. "At the end of the day, if you need a small integrated amplifier to fit into your lifestyle, the Rotel DX-5 is very capable and should check most buyers’ boxes."
"The Rotel DX-5 delivers a sound that’s pure velvet – smooth, warm, and incredibly refined. I put it head-to-head with amps from NAD and Outlaw Audio," observes Jack Wallen, zdnet.com, December 4, 2025. "Surprisingly, DX-5 outperformed both: it sounded better than NAD’s plastic-bodied unit and took less space than the bulkier Outlaw, all while feeling sturdier and more premium."
HDMI ARC with CEC
HDMI ARC with CEC furthers the versatility of installation options allowing seamless TV audio integration creating a 2.1 home entertainment solution utilizing the included subwoofer output. Listen to music, watch movies, connect your game console and enjoy your favorite sports all in high-fidelity.
High-Performance Design
The DX-5 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The main functions of the unit are easy to install and use. If you have experience with other stereo systems, you shouldn’t find anything perplexing. Simply plug in the associated components and enjoy.
Push-Pull High-Current Output Transistors
Powered by an in-house factory-wound toroidal transformer driving push-pull high-current output transistors, the DX-5 delivers detailed precision to the midrange, ultra-pure highs and rich, deep, controlled bass. Digital-to-Analog conversion is rendered by a premium 768 kHz ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre DAC with an ultra-low noise floor presented on a wide soundstage.
The front panel features a high-resolution full-color graphic display for intuitive setup and operation, a precision volume control, and a 1⁄4" headphone jack for private listening. The included aluminum remote control extends the unit’s elegance into your hand, ensuring a seamless user experience.
The Rotel DX-5 is the perfect combination of power, performance, and style, making it an excellent choice for music lovers and home entertainment enthusiasts alike.
"Worth Every Penny
"Rotel DX-5 aims to redefine personal audio quality," reports the-ear.net. "Versatility abounds with HDMI ARC for seamless TV audio, a subwoofer output for 2.1-channel setups, and a headphone jack for private listening. Connect via PC-USB (32-bit / 384kHz PCM, DSD 4x), Coaxial / Optical (24-bit / 192kHz), aptX HD/AAC Bluetooth, or RCA analogue inputs. Roon Tested certification enhances your high-res music experience, while the precision volume control (0.5dB steps, 680 mV sensitivity) perfects every note."
"In the end, if you're looking to purchase a new amp and you don't mind dropping $1700, the DX-5 will certainly put a smile on your face and a dance in your step. It's pricey, but for some, good sound is worth every penny. It also doesn't hurt that the DX-5 is a good-looking piece of kit," reports Valeriy Bagrintsev, architeg-prints.com, December 5, 2025.
