Rotel's story began nearly fifty years ago yet their ownership and mission have never changed. Rotel is an independent high performance audio/video company with an unwavering ambition to deliver exceptional value. As with the first product they made, Rotel's components are skillfully manufactured in their own factory, thus insuring consistent quality, the belief that the whole should be greater than the sum of its parts. Over the decades, they have received hundreds of rave reviews and awards from publications around the world. Most importantly, they have satisfied hundreds of thousands of people who take their entertainment seriously!
Rotel has been designing, manufacturing, and refining class A/B amplifiers for over four decades now. Their analog designs have proven to be extremely reliable and have won many significant awards for their sonic excellence. Part of the reputation is due to the extraordinary amount of attention they devote to the power supply, especially the single most expensive component, the transformer. Rotel custom builds and tests all power transformers in-house.
Class D amplifiers have come a long way from earlier designs. Today, they are more often an amalgam of both analog and digital techniques. Whether or not you choose traditional analog or the new Class D amplifiers, you can be assured that all Rotel amplifiers will provide you with great sound and reliability for all your audio needs!
Rotel has been engineering and manufacturing high quality power amplifiers for over fifty years and the new improved RB1582 MkII power amplifier is the culmination of everything they have learned to date.
The RB-1582 is a Class A/B amplifier and is rated at a hefty 200 watts per channel at 8 ohms and is perfect for high performance hi-fi systems using large floor standing loudspeakers. So we thought the natural choice to connect this amplifier up to would be the new amazing Bowers and Wilkins CM-10 loudspeakers.
. What we didn’t expect was the difference that this amplifier would make connecting to the Bowers and Wilkins CM-10 loudspeakers. The Rotel RB-1582MkII amplifier and the RC-1570 preamplifier together put forth and engaging and oh-so listenable system that we forgot we were listening to equipment and let the music flow thru effortlessly! When we played Alison Krause “New Favorite” her voice put chills up and down our spine as she sang. The repetitive bass line was reproduced clean and tight, and gripped the CM-10 loudspeakers with authority. We discovered that the reason was some the improvements that Rotel has put in this amplifier, a lot of the circuitry has been carefully rethought and upgraded, such as, ultra-quick Slit Foil capacitors, and higher grade resistors. Oversized power supplies incorporating a massive torodial transformer that Rotel custom winds themselves make this amplifier extremely rugged, stable, and natural sounding!
The new RB-1582 MkII stereo power amplifier is yet another outstanding example of Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept and will form the heart of a very impressive stereo or home theater system for many years to come. We invite you to come into the store and listen and discover a new and exciting equipment combination that allows you to be swept away with the joy of music!
| Dimensions | Width 17in, X Height 5.9in, X Depth 16.0in |
| Amplifier Power | 200 watts, all channels driven, 8 ohm load, 20-20kHz |
| Frequency Response | 200 watts, all channels driven, 8 ohm load, 20-20kHz |
| THD | < 0.03% |
| S/N Ratio | 116dB |
| Weight | 40.7 lbs |
| $1,595.00 |
The new ROTEL RB1552 MkII is a perfect example of their philosophy to manufacture the best sounding amplifiers that consistently outperform other units costing several times their price.
The fit and finish of the RB-1552 MkII is astounding! It features a beautifully machined aluminum faceplate that comes in either silver or black that lends a sense of elegance while also enhancing the performance by keeping the electrical and RF noise at bay. When you look at how well this amplifier was assembled, it will have you thinking that you are gazing at a substantially more expensive unit! Like its larger brother, the RB-1582 MkII, the RB-1552MkII, includes the same enhancements, such as, including XLR Balanced Inputs to connect to their new companion preamplifier, the RC-1570. But rated at 120 watts of clean power to deliver a sound that belies its power rating, it will have you thinking that you are listening to a much larger powerful amplifier!
The ROTEL RB-1552 is the natural choice when you are looking to assemble a great sounding sound system that will bring you happiness for many years to come! Stop by The Stereo Shop today to see many of the new ROTEL equipment offerings and be prepared to be amazed at the fit and finish, as well as, being swept away with a beautiful tonic of your favorite music like you have never experienced before.
| Dimensions | Width 17in, X Height 5.2in, X Depth 13.4in |
| Amplifier Power | 120 watts, all channels driven, 8 ohm load, 20-20kHz |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 100kHz |
| THD | < 0.03% |
| S/N Ratio | 120dB |
| Weight | 31.6 lbs |
| $995.00 |
The Rotel RB-1572 power amplifier is an extremely powerful amplifier that is rated for 250 Watts per channel. It is versatile as it can be used to complete a 7.1 Home Theater, or it can be used for a powerful two-channel stereo system. Using an ultra-high efficient Class D amplifier; this amplifier can produce an astounding 500 Watts per channel into 4 ohms! This amplifier features a beautiful new design with a aluminum faceplate and 12 volt triggers for easy custom integration.
| Dimensions | Width 17in, X Height 4in, X Depth 13.3in |
| Amplifier Power | 250 Watts x 2/ch (20-20 kHz, 0.03% THD, 8 ohms) All channels driven 500 Watts x 2/ch (20-20 kHz, 0.03% THD, 4 ohms) All channels driven |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 80kHz |
| THD | < 0.03% |
| S/N Ratio | 109 dB |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs |
| $1,295.00 |
The Rotel RB-1562 power amplifier is similar to the RB-1572, but rated at 100 Watts per channel. This is a great amplifier to use in a hi-fi stereo system to drive a wide array of loudspeakers from bookshelf to large floor standing models. Or it can be used to complete a 7.1 Home Theater system. The RB-1562 utilizes audiophile quality Class D amplifiers that can double its output power to 200 watts into 4 ohms! This Class D amplifier is efficient design that does not radiate as much heat as compared to other amplifier designs. So this amplifier is perfect for a custom installation where the amplifier may be placed in a cabinet with little of no ventilation present.
| Dimensions | Width 17in, X Height 4in, X Depth 13.3in |
| Amplifier Power | 100 Watts x 2/ch (20-20 kHz, 0.03% THD, 8 ohms) All channels driven 200 Watts x 2/ch (20-20 kHz, 0.03% THD, 4 ohms) All channels driven |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 40kHz |
| THD | < 0.03% |
| S/N Ratio | 109 dB |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs |
| $795.00 |