Rotel RC-1572 MKII Preamp RB-1552 MKII Power Amp Combo

Rotel RC-1572 MKII Preamp RB-1552 MKII Power Amp Combo

This great sounding Pre-Power Combo includes the Rotel RC-1572 MKII Preamp and the RB-1552 MKII Power Amplifier. The RC-1572 MKII Preamp is truly an all singing all dancing affair with RCA and XLR balanced analogue inputs including a phono stage whilst also offering optical, coaxial and USB digital inputs as well as the convenience of Bluetooth aptX. The RB-1552 MKII Power Amp by contrast is a relatively simple affair with RCA and XLR balanced inputs and a double row of binding posts designed for bi-wiring. Oh, and it offers a hefty 130 Watts of Class A/B power and can drive most speakers we sell perfectly well.

Rotel RC-1572 MKII Preamplifier

The Rotel RC-1572 MKII preamplifier includes multiple acoustic upgrades and refinements and is ideal for processing your favourite analogue and digital sources to an even higher level of performance in stunning clarity with a natural, enveloping sound stage.

As an essential component in a Hi-Fi audio stack the RC-1572 MKII’s precision engineering begins with Rotel’s ultra-low noise power supply including a large, in-house manufactured toroidal transformer. The transformer design reduces stray radiated emissions and feeds a bank of slit-foil, low ESR capacitors delivering stable current to all sensitive circuits, reducing noise and distortion with an ultra-quiet noise floor.

A premium Texas Instruments 32-bit Digital to Analogue converter (DAC) renders the digital sources supported by custom tuned, proprietary external output filters ensuring the audio is effortlessly presented with exceptional dynamic detail and musical expression. 

Analogue, Digital, XLR, aptX and AAC Wireless Bluetooth and Moving Magnet Phono Stage inputs ensure connection to your favourite music sources. Digital media files are supported via a 32-bit/384kHz PC-USB connection supporting MQA and is fully certified Roon Tested for graceful access to the near limitless catalogue of online music.

The RC-1572 MKII is easy to operate using the included remote control and front panel display and automatic power controls, signal sensing, fixed volume settings and tone adjustments optimise customisation settings. RCA, XLR and subwoofer outputs are provided for installation flexibility while the inclusion of ethernet and RS232 ensure simple integration with control systems and software updates.

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Rotel RB-1552 MKII Stereo Power Amplifier

The Rotel RB-1552 MKII is a 130 Watt per channel Class A/B amplifier that is engineered to be powerful and robust, yet able to extract every last nuance out of even the most complex musical score. It 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.

Rotel engineering's fanatical attention to detail means the sum is greater than the parts in the RB-1552 MKII. It is what they call their Balanced Design Concept. Each aspect of design is carefully considered holistically to result in maximum audio performance - from the selection of an over-sized power supply featuring a highly efficient, low magnetic field toroidal transformer to multiple, high-current bipolar output transistors. Circuit topology is planned, implemented, evaluated, and adjusted to achieve optimum results. The RB-1552 MKII features independent left and right power rectification stages and decoupling, and 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.

The Rotel RB-1552 MkII stereo power amplifier is built upon the same platform as the 200 Watt RB-1582 MKII and offers a very impressive power output capability of 2 x 130 Watts. It is engineered to be powerful and robust, yet able to extract every last nuance out of even the most complex musical score.

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