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55 Years of Excellence
There is no substitute for experience. More than fifty-five years of designing, engineering, and manufacturing audio/video components has put them at the top of the audio field.
Rotel have always been a family owned business. That is why they take the time to build, test, and critically evaluate each new model before it goes into production. Their reputation is personal.

Other Products by Rotel
RA-1592 Integrated Amplifier
$3,599

The RA-1592 Integrated Amplifier leverages the strengths of our award winning RC-1590 preamplifier and RB-1582 MkII power amplifier in a sleek single chassis design.

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RA-1592 Integrated Amplifier technical specs
  • Continuous Power Output200W/Ch (All channels driven, 8Ω)
  • Inputs3 coaxial and 3 optical digital inputs.1 front mounted USB iPod input for iOS devices with 2.1A charging input.CD, Tuner, Phono stage (MM), Aux and XLR balanced inputs.Bluetooth with aptX.
  • Outputs1 set of RCA Pre-outputs and 2 mono subwoofer outputs.
  • FeaturesAKM premium 32-bit / 768kHz DAC.Fixed gain volume option (DAC / Amp). Configures a fixed volume level for specific inputs.Rear panel PC-USB 32-bit / 384kHz input supporting DSD (Windows) and DoP (MAC computers DSD over PCM).RS-232 interface and Ethernet IP control for automation system control.A+B speaker selector.
RA-1572 Integrated Amplifier
$2,599

Long recognized as a central component in superb yet cost-effective music systems, the integrated amplifier’s job has evolved substantially as many music-lovers have migrated to digital sources. The RA-1572 is one of the best examples of melding classic analog design with contemporary digital circuits to bring all of your sources to life with surpassing fidelity.

The RA-1572 combines proven analog design with sophisticated digital circuits to bring all of your sources to life with amazing fidelity.

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RA-1572 Integrated Amplifier technical specs
  • Continuous Power Output120W/Ch (All channels driven, 8Ω)
  • Inputs2 coaxial and 2 optical digital inputs.1 front mounted USB iPod input for iOS devices with 2.1A charging input.Headphone jack, CD, Tuner, Phono stage (MM), Aux and XLR balanced inputs.Bluetooth with aptX.
  • Outputs set of RCA Pre-outputs and 2 mono subwoofer outputs.
  • FeaturesAKM premium 32-bit / 768kHz DAC.Fixed gain volume option (DAC / Amp). Configures a fixed volume level for specific inputs.Rear panel PC-USB 32-bit / 384kHz input supporting DSD (Windows) and DoP (MAC computers DSD over PCM).RS-232 interface and Ethernet IP control for automation system control.A+B speaker selector.
A-14 Integrated Amplifier
$1,999

The A14 is a high performance, 80-watt per channel integrated amplifier that delivers superb music reproduction and features connections for both analog and digital sources, along with Bluetooth with aptX streaming.

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A-14 Integrated Amplifier technical specs
  • Continuous Power Output 80 watts x 2 channels @ 8 ohms.
  • Inputs2 coaxial and 2 optical digital inputs.1 front mounted USB iPod input for iOS devices with 2.1A charging input.Headphone jack, CD, Tuner, Phono stage (MM), Aux analog inputs.Bluetooth with aptX.
  • Outputs1 set of RCA Pre-outputs.
  • FeaturesAKM premium 32-bit / 768kHz DAC.Fixed gain volume option (DAC / Amp). Configures a fixed volume level for specific inputs.Rear panel PC-USB 32-bit / 384kHz input supporting DSD (Windows) and DoP (MAC computers DSD over PCM).RS-232 interface and Ethernet IP control for automation system control.A+B speaker selector.
A11 Tribute Integrated Amplifier
$1,099

The A11 Tribute is a Class AB 50W Integrated Amplifier developed in cooperation with the audio engineering legend Ken Ishiwata as a Tribute to his legacy.  Upgraded components and meticulous tuning of all critical circuits deliver a richer, expressive, and true-to-life experience from the Bluetooth, RCA and Moving Magnet Phono Stage inputs.

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A11 Tribute Integrated Amplifier technical specs
  • Continuous Power Output50W/Ch (All channels driven, 8Ω)
  • InputsCD, Tuner, Phono stage (MM), Aux analog inputs.Bluetooth with aptX.
  • FeaturesRS-232 interface for automation system control.A+B speaker selector.Headphone jack.
RC-1572 Preamplifier & DAC
$1,699

The heart of an uncompromising audiophile stereo “separates” system is the preamplifier. Separate components hold the promise of the best possible fidelity, since each device is optimized for its role in the sound reproduction chain. The new RC-1572 stereo preamplifier leverages the design of our flagship RC-1590 preamplifier including its 32 bit/768kHz AKM stereo digital-to-analog converter to handle critical signal conversion. Among many refinements, the RC-1572 utilizes relay switching for analog sources instead of an IC based switch to maintain the integrity of the signal path for RCA, phono and XLR inputs.

The RC-1572 provides an entryway into higher performing separate components with all of the analog and digital inputs required by today’s sources.

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RC-1572 Preamplifier & DAC technical specs
  • Inputs2 coaxial and 2 optical digital inputs.1 front mounted USB iPod input for iOS devices with 2.1A charging input.CD, Tuner, Phono stage (MM), Aux analog inputs. XLR Balanced inputs and outputs.Bluetooth with aptX.
  • FeaturesFixed gain volume option (DAC / Amp).Rear panel PC-USB 32-bit / 384kHz input supporting DSD (Windows) and DoP (MAC computers DSD over PCM).RS-232 interface and Ethernet IP control for automation system control.
RB-1590 Monoblock Amplifier
$4,499

Power – refined, detailed, and plenty of it. Rotel’s new Class AB stereo power amplifier is rated at 350 Watts per channel into 8 ohms both channels driven. That is a lot of power, but larger listening rooms or less sensitive loudspeaker designs require it to bring out the best possible performance and attain realistic audio dynamics.

The RB-1590 is at the top of its class as a 2 x 350 Watts stereo amplifier with dual toroidal transformers and special slit foil capacitors.

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RB-1590 Monoblock Amplifier technical specs
  • Continuous Power Output350 watts x 2 channels @ 8 ohms.
  • FeaturesDual monoblock amplifier design.Massive power supply using dual Toroidal Transformers.8 x special British made high quality slit foil BHC capacitors.XLR Balanced and RCA input.Thermal protection circuit.Over current, short circuit, over voltage protection circuit.12 volt trigger.Detachable IEC power cord.Rack mount included.
RB-1582 MkII Monoblock Amplifier
$2,399

Rotel’s next largest stereo amplifier at 200 Watts per channel provides the massive current to drive the very largest Hi-Fi systems effortlessly. And like its smaller brother, the RB-1582 MkII has been designed to excel at resolving the subtle details in music as well as supplying the brawn required for extremely dynamic passages. It is able to achieve this difficult dual requirement because of the meticulous attention paid to circuit design and parts selection.

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RB-1582 MkII Monoblock Amplifier technical specs
  • Continuous Power Output200W/Ch (All channels driven, 8Ω)
  • FeaturesMonoblock amplifier design.Oversized Toroidal Power Supply.Special British made high quality slit foil capacitors.XLR Balanced and RCA input.12 volt trigger.Detachable IEC power cord.Rack mount included.
RB-1552 MkII Stereo Amplifier
$1,499

The RB-1552 MkII is a 130 Watt per channel class AB amplifier. It is engineered to be powerful and robust, yet able to extract every last nuance out of even the most complex musical score.

Notable features of the amplifier include independent left and right power rectification stages and decoupling. The layout is essentially a mono block design. Further evidence of design over-spec is in the selection of premium “slit-foil” capacitors, which provide plenty of reserve energy for extremely dynamic audio passages and are able to quickly replenish themselves due to the nature of their unique design. Input options are balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA connectors.

The RB-1552 MkII stereo amplifier has been engineered to provide high-resolution audio performance, yet it is very affordable, as has been the tradition with Rotel electronics for over 50 years.

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RB-1552 MkII Stereo Amplifier technical specs
  • Continuous Power Output130W/Ch (All channels driven, 8Ω)
  • FeaturesMonoblock amplifier design.Oversized Toroidal Power Supply.Special British made high quality slit foil capacitors.XLR Balanced and RCA input.12 volt trigger.Detachable IEC power cord.Rack mount included.
RCD-1572 CD Player
$1,499

The culmination of more than three decades of Rotel CD technology refinement, the RCD-1572 is the flagship CD player in Rotel‘s 15 Series.

The RCD-1572, the outstanding CD player in Rotel‘s 15 series, focuses careful refinements to reveal even the most subtle nuances buried in a CD’s pit spiral.

 

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RCD-1572 CD Player technical specs
  • FeaturesRotel custom designed CD mechanism.iOS control App (requires connection to 15 Series RA/RC models).Wolfson Premium 24-bit / 192kHz DAC.RCA and XLR Balanced outputs.Coaxial digital output.Supports MP3 playback.RS-232 interface for automation system control.12 volt trigger.Detachable IEC power cord.
CD11 Tribute CD PLAYER
$699

Rotel’s CD11 Tribute CD player was engineered with hands-on support from audio legend Ken Ishiwata utilizing a custom selection of acoustically tuned components delivering an even higher level of performance and acoustic clarity standing ready to playback the 200+ million CD’s that have been sold over the past 30 years.

The opportunity of engaging with audio legend Ken Ishiwata to create an even higher performance model of the successful CD11 was eagerly accepted by the Rotel design teams.  With over 40 years of audio engineering experience Ken’s collaboration with Rotel created something truly special – the CD11 Tribute edition.

Supporting RCA analog and coaxial digital outputs, front panel display and a remote control, the CD11 Tribute continues the proud tradition of Rotel and is reflective of the legacy of Ken and his tireless efforts delivering audio products preforming well beyond their price point.

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CD11 Tribute CD PLAYER technical specs
  • FeaturesPrecision CD mechanism.Texas Instruments 24-bit / 192kHz DAC.RCA analog and coaxial digital outputs.Supports MP3 playback.RS-232 interface for automation system control.12 volt trigger.Detachable IEC power cord.