Rotel RA-1572MkII Integrated Stereo Amplifier
The integrated stereo amplifier RA-1572MKII is the youngest novelty of the Japanese brand Rotel. Combining analog, digital and wireless technologies, the amplifier changes the usual approach to music reproduction.
Rotel RA-1572MkII - overview, features
The powerful toroidal transformer of the well-thought-out design of our own production is coupled with four high-performance T-Network foil capacitors. Their chip is in the minimum losses in the circuit. Capacitance of 10000 microfarads. All this gives us a detailed, dynamic and deep sound with an output power of up to 120 watts per channel in class AB.
Of the analog inputs, the amplifier has three linear, one balanced XLR type and one phono input (MM). There is a preamplifier output (Pre Out) and two RCA connectors for connecting a subwoofer. From digital:
- USB-B asynchronous type port for connection to the built-in DAC (with MQA support).
- USB-A port for playing sound files from Apple devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad).
- Additional USB-A port for powering USB devices.
- Digital S/PDIF inputs (a pair of coaxial and a pair of optical).
- Ethernet interface to control the amplifier via the network.
The integrated stereo amplifier RA-1572MKII supports wireless playback via Bluetooth technology. AptX and AAC codecs are used to transmit sound over the air.
Rotel RA-1572 MkII Amplifier Specifications
| channels | 2 |
| Output power (8 ohm) | 120W + 120W
(nominal continuous) |
| Output power (4 ohm) | 200W + 200W
(maximum) |
| Power transformer | 1 (toroidal) |
| General harmonic distortion | no more 0.018% |
| Signal to noise ratio | 100 dB (line); 100 dB (digital); 80 dB(MM) |
| Coefficient of damping | 300 |
| Direct mode | Yes (Tone Bypass) |
| Tone control | Yes |
| Phono stage | MM |
| Line input | 3 |
| Linear output | — |
| Subwoofer output | Yes 2) |
| balanced input | 1 |
| Pre Out | Yes |
| Digital input | USB-A, USB-B, S/PDIF: optical (2), coaxial (2) |
| DAC | Texas Instruments |
| Support for digital formats (S/PDIF) | PCM 192 kHz/24-bit |
| Support for digital formats (USB) | PCM 384 kHz/32-bit |
| Wireless connection | Bluetooth (AptX CSR) |
| Additional interfaces | RS232, Ethernet, Rotel Link, Ext Rem, USB Power (5V/0.5A) |
| Hi-Res certification | Yes (+MQA) |
| Roon Tested Certification | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Auto power off | Yes |
| Power cable | Removable |
| Trigger output 12V | Yes 2) |
| Power Consumption | 400 W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | X x 431 358 144 мм |
| The weight | 13.6 kg |
The manufacturer offers to buy the Rotel RA-1572 MkII stereo amplifier in two classic colors - black and silver. The equipment is designed for use indoors, with an area of 25-30 square meters. Audio equipment will be of interest to music lovers who are not accustomed to turning up the volume of music to the maximum. Given the cold (sterile) sound of Rotel technology, the integrated amplifier will be interesting for listening to rock, metal and similar genres. But it will not bring much pleasure to fans of jazz or blues.