About The Rotel S14 Streaming Amplifier
The Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer provides seamless access to the near limitless catalogue of online music with ease and sophistication. This all-in-one product streams music directly from popular music sources rendering the audio with detailed precision and clarity delivering 150 Watts of Class AB power into 4 ohms to even the most demanding loudspeakers.
Leveraging over 60-years of audio design experience the S14 renders digital music files including MQA utilizing a 32-bit ESS Sabre Digital to Analogue Converter. The integrated amplifier circuits feed an array of high current output transistors powered by an oversized toroidal transformer delivering accuracy with exceptional bass control.
Convenient and intuitive the S14 supports both wired and dual-band Wi-Fi network connections for ultimate installation flexibility. Album artwork, track, title, and artist information is presented on the front panel colour graphic display. Simple device setup and configuration is also available using the front panel and included remote control.
Stream using your favourite music App or use the S14 iOS and Android Apps to access thousands of Internet Radio stations, Podcasts, and high-resolution music from Tidal and Qobuz.
The S14 also includes Coaxial, Optical, PC-USB-B and aptX HD Bluetooth inputs as well as Analogue RCA to provide connection to your favourite audio sources such as CD Players, Tuners and Turntables with line level outputs. A rear USB connection supports playback of MP3, WMA and AAC audio files from USB sticks.
This just-add-speakers solution continues to deliver on the promise of quality, performance, and value synonymous with this Japanese family-owned audio brand.
Our Take
Surely one of the hottest categories around these days, it was only a matter of time before Rotel introduced their own Streaming Amplifier option. The Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer is an all-in-one solution providing convenient, intuitive access to the near limitless catalog of online music. High resolution audio including MQA from Tidal and Qobuz is rendered with detailed precision through a 32-bit ESS DAC delivering 150 Watts of Class AB power into 4 ohms. The front panel colour display presents album artwork, track, and title information and simplifies the setup and configuration process using the included remote control. The S14 connects to both hard-wired and dual-band Wi-Fi networks for installation flexibility. Use your favourite music player App or use the S14 App to access thousands of Internet Radio stations, Podcasts, and high-resolution music from Tidal and Qobuz. The S14 also includes Coaxial, Optical, Analogue, PC-USB and aptX HD Bluetooth source inputs for legacy devices and even plays MP3, WMA and AAC files from flash drives. This just-add-speakers solution continues to deliver on the promise of quality, performance, and value synonymous with Rotel.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: All-In-One Player with Analogue, Digital and Streaming options
- Easy Access Source Controls
- Front Panel Display with Album Art
- Precision Volume Controller
- Headphone Connection for Personal Listening
- High Efficiency, Low ESR Slit Foil Bulk Storage Capacitors
- Custom Designed Toroidal transformer
- Class AB Amplifier Design
- Continuous Power Output: 80 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms
- Maximum Power Output: 150 Watts per Channel into 4 Ohms
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.04%
- Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz : 7kHz, 4:1): < 0.03%
- Roon Ready
- Chromecast Built-In
- Apple AirPlay 2 Built-In
- MQA & MQA Studio Support
- Connections
- Stereo Line Level Input
- Stereo Preamp Output
- Mono Subwoofer Output
- Headphone Output
- Coaxial Digital Input
- Optical Digital Input
- PC-USB Type B Input
- USB-A Input/Charger
- Bluetooth aptX HD Input
- Ethernet & Wi-Fi Connections
- Binding Post Speaker Outputs
- IEC Mains Socket: Upgrade to an IsoTek Power Cable
- Line Level Inputs
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100k Hz, 0 ± 0.5 dB
- Input Sensitivity / Impedance: 200 mV / 47k ohms
- Input Overload: 4.5 V
- Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted): 100 dB
- Damping Factor (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohms): 400
- Tone Controls - Bass / Treble: ± 10 dB at 100 Hz / 10k Hz
- DAC: 32-bit ESS Sabre Digital to Analogue Converter
- Digital Section
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 90k Hz (0 ± 2 dB, Max)
- Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted): 98 dB
- Input Sensitivity/Impedance: -20 dBfs / 75 ohms
- Digital Inputs: SPDIF LPCM (up to 24-bit / 192k Hz)
- PC-USB: USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 24-bit / 384k Hz ) Driver installation required
- PC-USB: Support for MQA and MQA Studio (up to 24-bit / 384k Hz )
- Power Consumption 280 watts
- Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 watts
- Aluminium Remote Control Included
- Available Finishes: Black or Silver
- Dimensions (WxHxD) 430 x 93 x 345 mm
- Weight 9.15 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE. Original painting by Australian artist Tania Chanter