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"Compelling" Audiophile Sound Using Texas Instruments Quad-Core DSP and Wolfson DACs
The Rotel RSP-1576MKII has been custom engineered for music and movie lovers alike utilizing nearly six decades of design experience. This high-performance multi-channel preamplifier decodes audio formats up to 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in vivid resolution and exceptional clarity.
The architecture of the RSP-1576MKII includes individual audio and video processing circuits ensuring highest in class performance. All critical audio circuits were tuned in the UK by an acoustic engineering team further ensuring the RSP-1576MKII accurately reproduces audio from movies, multi-channel music, and more.
"Delivers Clean and Dynamic Sound"
"Audio performance and ease of use are key considerations when buying a new surround sound preamp/processor, or when upgrading from an old one. Rotel's RSP-1576MKII delivers on both of those counts, delivering clean and dynamic sound with both movie soundtracks and music, and providing an easy to navigate interface for initial setup and subsequent tweaking," reports Al Griffin, Sound & Vision, March 3, 2021.
"And the inclusion of Dirac Live Full, one of the most effective DSP room correction options available, makes Rotel's preamp even more compelling."
Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept
Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept combines an advanced circuit board layout, comprehensive parts evaluation, and extensive listening tests for superior sound and reliability. Audiophile features include analog bypass mode for pure two-channel stereo with no digital processing, digital and analog inputs including coax, optical, RCA and balanced, and XLR, and 7.1 Multi-Channel input from compatible source components.
The 14 audio inputs include analog, digital, apt-X Bluetooth, PC-USB and even a Moving Magnet Phono stage for vinyl lovers. All 7 of the HDMI inputs and the dual outputs support 4K/HDR.
Surround Features and Other Features
Surround features include automatic Dolby® and DTS surround decoding of all popular formats up to 7.1.4 channels, surround modes for playback of multi-channel audio on two-channel and three-channel systems, and an Audio Return Channel (ARC) allowing the audio from the TV to be processed by the RSP-1576MKII via HDMI.
Decoding of digital sources connected is generally automatic with detection triggered by a “flag” embedded in the digital recording telling the processor what decoding format to use. For example, when a Dolby or DTS surround signal is detected, the processor activates the proper decoding.
The processor will recognize a digital signal with Dolby Surround encoding and activate Dolby® decoding. Additionally, you can configure a default surround mode for each input using the INPUT SETUP menu. Combined with the auto-detection of Dolby Digital and DTS, this default surround setting makes operation of the processor’s surround modes totally automatic.
Other features include a user friendly ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) menu system with programmable labels for all inputs, upgradable software to accommodate future updates through the rear, internet connection, or front USB port, and assignable 12V trigger outputs for remote turn-on of power amplifiers and other components.
The RSP-1576MKII is supplied with an easy to use remote control RR-CX100, which will also control a connected Rotel CD player. For example, if the CD is attached to the XLR source input, playback functions can be activated by pressing the XLR button on the remote.
State-of-the-Art Quad-Core Texas Instruments DSP
A state-of-the-art quad-core Texas Instruments DSP feeds an array of six individual audiophile grade Wolfson 24bit/192KHz DACs performing the critical Digital to Audio conversion. The circuit topology coupled with meticulous selection and placement of each component ensures the RSP-1576MKII maintains the energy of a blockbuster movie yet able to reproduce the subtle nuances and details of an orchestral concerto.
The RSP-1576MKII is fully licensed for Dirac Live Full edition room correction and includes a measurement microphone. Dirac audio calibration technology utilizes proprietary time-domain and amplitude correction algorithms ensuring a truly uniquely, pristine listening experience regardless of theater size.
The RSP-1576MKII seamlessly integrates with all popular control systems using either RS232 or Ethernet with software updates available via the front USB or over the Internet. The setup menu is available on both the HDMI output and on the integrated VFD display providing easy access to all configuration options.
Supported by a full lineup of Rotel Class AB amplifiers ranging from 70 Watts to 350 Watts in 2, 4, 5 and 6 channel options, the RSP-1576MKII is sure to provide countless hours of entertainment.
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.
