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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!



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Rotel understands the importance of keeping the signal as pure as possible all the way through the electronics chain. Rotel achieves this goal by carefully selecting the components that go into their electronics and in the design of the circuit topology itself. Rotel preamplifiers are optimized for the real world audiophile who demands flexibility and sound quality at an affordable price.



Rotel RC-1570 Pre-Amplifier

2 Channel Stereo Pre-Amplifier

Rotel RC-1580 Pre-Amplifier

With all the different ways to experience music these days it is more important than ever to have the right equipment to deliver all of the beauty of your treasured recordings, please help us welcome the new preamplifier offering from ROTEL, the RC-1570. The RC-1570 has been designed to not only allow to connect all of your trusted analog sources, including your turntable, but also embraces the latest way to enjoy music by storing it on a hard drive to have a convenient and easy option to store and listen to a sizable music collection.

When you first glance at the RC-1570, you will be amazed on the quality of the fit and finish of this preamplifier, the machined aluminum front panel and controls will have you believing that this is a considerably more expensive unit than it is. The RC-1570 is available with two different finish options, silver or black and makes for the perfect choice to match up with any of the new ROTEL power amplifier offerings, with XLR Balanced connections to deliver music with unsurpassed quality.

Like we mentioned earlier, people are now starting to embrace the idea of keeping all of their recordings in a very convenient and easy to use way by storing it on a hard drive. This allows very considerable collections of your favorite music to be enjoyed, and the ROTEL RC-1570 preamplifier allows this to happen by including several digital inputs, as well as, a USB connection that features an ultra-high DAC chipset from Wolfson Audio. You simply connect the hard drive by using the USB input on the RC-1570 and now you have a great sounding music server system! We also like to take advantage of the many other digital connections found on the RC-1570 to connect some of your other sources, such as your existing CD player. By simply coming out of the CD player’s Digital Output and connecting to the ROTEL RC-1570 digital input, you can now upgrade the sound quality of your CD player by using the better sounding DAC’s found on the RC-1570, pretty cool huh?

The ROTEL RC-1570 is a very versatile unit while also very easy to operate on a daily basis. The tone controls are electronically controlled by either the front panel or the supplied remote. You can even bypass them simply with a button press if you prefer. All of the preamplifier’s circuitry is all top-notch and features a torodial output transformer that is custom designed by ROTEL themselves which allows for the music to be simply presented to the amplifier without adding any coloration or distortion, resulting in effortless musical dynamics, and impressive detail.

ROTEL has done it again, redefining what is possible when you properly execute the proper design, with exceptional build quality, and a fit and finish that is unsurpassed by its peers. Come in today to The Stereo Shop and check out the new offerings from the ROTEL lineup, including the new power amplifiers.


Specifications for
Rotel RC-1570 Pre Amplifier
Dimensions Height, 4.0in, X Width, 17.0in, X Depth 12.6in
THD 0.004% (20Hz-20kHz 8 Ohms, Both Channels Driven)
Frequency
Response
4Hz-100kHz Line Level Input
Phono Input Yes, MM
Net Weight 16 lbs
  $995.00



Rotel RC-1550 Pre-Amplifier

2 Channel Stereo Pre-Amplifier

Rotel RC-1550 Pre-Amplifier

The new Rotel RC-1550 Classic Stereo Preamplifier brings the flexibility and sound quality of separates within easy reach. With a stunning new aluminum faceplate, this preamplifier features seven inputs, including a media input for a MP3 player or i-pod and a phono input for your turntable. The RC-1550 uses their custom made toroidal transformer and select grade slit-foil capacitors to make for a beautiful musical experience! There is a full function Rotel system remote included to control their CD player, tuner, or DVD player, as well as, two sets of main outputs for power amplifiers.


Specifications for
Rotel RC-1550 Pre Amplifier
Dimensions Height, 3.6in, X Width, 17.2in, X Depth 13.5in
THD 0.006%
500 Watts x 5 (20-20kHz 4ohms)
Frequency
Response
4Hz-100kHz Line Level Input
Phono Input 10-80kHz (+/- 3db)
Net Weight 11.9lbs
  $695.00