The Rotel RA-1592MKII is the top model in the 15MKII range, delivering 200W (8Ω) per channel in class AB. It is considered an amplifier with amazing detail and clarity, thanks to the use of the proprietary Balanced Design Concept with optimization of the audio path. Upgraded power components and a powerful in-house toroidal transformer paired with foil capacitors deliver deep and punchy bass.
Integrated stereo amplifier Rotel RA-1592MKII
The audio device provides a wide range of ways to connect audio sources for music playback. The amplifier is equipped not only with classic line and phono inputs, but also with modern digital inputs for streaming Hi-Res content. The possibility of wireless playback is provided through the support of Bluetooth codecs AptX and AAC.
An advanced chip from Texas Instruments with an optimized output filtering circuit is used to convert the digital signal to analog. That gives an accurate, detailed sound with a wide range. Ethernet, Rotel Link, Ext Rem, RS-232 interfaces, as well as trigger outputs, make it easy to integrate the device into smart home systems. Thus, transferring control to a new level of comfort.
Specifications Rotel RA-1592MKII
Number of channels | 2 |
Output power (8 ohm) | 200W + 200W
(nominal continuous) |
Output power (4 ohm) | 350W + 350W
(maximum) |
Power transformer | 1 (toroidal) |
General harmonic distortion | no more 0.008% |
Signal to noise ratio | 103 dB (line out); 102 dB (digital output); 80 dB (phono out) |
Coefficient of damping | 600 |
Direct mode | Yes (Tone Bypass) |
Tone control | Yes |
Phono stage | MM |
Line input | 3 |
Linear output | — |
Subwoofer output | Yes 2) |
balanced input | XLR (1) |
Pre Out | Yes |
Digital input | USB-A, USB-B, S/PDIF: optical (3), coaxial (3) |
DAC | Texas Instruments |
Support for digital formats (S/PDIF) | PCM 24bit/192kHz |
Support for digital formats (USB) | PCM 24bit/96kHz (USB 1.0); PCM 32bit/384kHz (USB 2.0) |
Wireless connection | Bluetooth (AptX CSR) |
Add. interfaces | Ethernet, Rotel Link, Ext Rem, RS-232 |
Hi-Res certification | Yes |
Roon Tested Certification | Yes |
MQA support | MQA, MQA Studio (up to 24bit/384kHz) |
Remote control | Yes |
Auto shutdown | Yes |
Power cable | Removable |
Trigger output 12V | Yes 2) |
Power Consumption | 500 W |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | X x 431 425 144 мм |
The weight | 17.63 kg |
Despite the price, this is a decent integrated amplifier for a pair of cool speakers. It is designed for those music lovers who want more opportunities in the digital world of the 21st century. Audio equipment is produced in classic colors - silver and black. Who wants to get the same quality at a lower cost, look at the model Rotel RA-1572MkII.