Rotel

RA-1572MKII Stereo Integrated Amplifier

The RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier is an essential component for music lovers leveraging the best of Rotel’s analog and digital technologies bringing music to life with exceptional fidelity. The role of an integrated amplifier continues to evolve with the RA-1572MKII optimized in every aspect including the power amplifier delivering 120 Watts of robust Class AB output into 8 ohms, audio circuit design innovations, premium audiophile Digital to Analog Converter and a full complement of source inputs.

• 2 x 200 Watts of robust Class AB power, 4 Ohms
• Moving Magnet Phono input for turntable connection
• Wireless aptX™ and AAC Bluetooth
• Texas Instruments premium 32-bit/384kHz Digital to Analog Converter
• Supports MQA and MQA Studio
• Certified Roon Tested

As typical of Rotel amplifiers, the RA-1572MKII utilizes an in-house manufactured oversized toroidal transformer. The toroidal transformer’s shape helps prevent stray radiation patterns from corrupting audio signals as they pass through adjacent circuits.  The transformer feeds a bank of 4 low ESR, high efficiency, T-Network slit-foil storage capacitors for deep, controlled bass energy.

The RA-1572MKII support digital sources utilizing a Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz DAC with critically tuned output filter circuits rendering even the most subtle detail. The preamplifier circuits and linear amplifier gain stages have been custom engineered ensuring natural detail, agility and an immersive soundstage. Analog, digital, PC-USB supporting MQA, aptX™ and AAC wireless Bluetooth streaming, XLR Balanced and Moving Magnet Phono stage inputs ensures connection to your favorite sources.

The RA-1572MKII is certified Roon Tested delivering the best experience using Roon software so you can just enjoy the music.

The front panel includes a status display, source and volume controls, Speaker A-B selection for Zone 2, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Ethernet and RS232 connections allow seamless integration with control systems and software updates.

Maximum Power Output 200 watts / ch (4 ohms) Continuous Power Output 120 watts/ ch (8 ohms) Total Harmonic Distortion  < 0.018%   Intermodulation Distortion
(60 Hz : 7k Hz, 4:1)  < 0.03%  Frequency Response  Phono Input  20 Hz-20k Hz (0 ±0.5 dB) Line Level Inputs  10 Hz-100k Hz (0 ±0.5 dB) Damping Factor
(20 Hz-20k Hz, 8 ohms)  300  Input Sensitivity / Impedance Phono Input (MM)  2.1 mV / 47k ohms  Line Level Inputs (RCA)  270 mV / 100k ohms Line Level Inputs (XLR)  440 mV / 100k ohms  Input Overload  Phono Input (MM)  32 mV  Line Level Inputs (RCA)  4 V  Line Level Inputs (XLR)  5.5 V  Preamplifier Output / Impedance  1.5 V / 470 ohms  Signal to Noise Ratio
(IHF “A” weighted)  Phono Input (MM)  80 dB  Line Level Inputs 100 dB Digital Section  Frequency Response  10 Hz - 90k Hz (0 ± 2 dB, Max) Signal to Noise Ratio
(IHF ”A” weighted)  100 dB  Input Sensitivity/Impedance 0 dBFs / 75 ohms  Preamplifier Output  1.42 V (at -20 dB)  Level Coaxial/Optical Digital Signals  SPDIF LPCM
(up to 24-bit / 192k Hz )  PC-USB   USB Audio Class 1.0
(up to 24-bit / 96k Hz )  USB Audio Class 2.0 
(up to 32-bit / 384k Hz )
* *Driver installation required  MQA and MQA Studio
(up to 24-bit / 384k Hz )  Power Requirements  Europe  230 V, 50 Hz  USA  120 V, 60 Hz  Power Consumption  400 watts  Standby Power Consumption   Normal  < 0.5 watts  Network Wakeup  < 2 watts  BTU (4 ohms, 1/8th power) 810 BTU/h  Dimensions (W x H x D)  431 x 144 x 358 mm
17 x 5 5/8 x 14 1/8 in  Front Panel Height  3U / 132.6mm / 5 1/4 in Weight (net)  13.63 kg, 30.05 lb  Finish  Silver and Black 

 

"When I was a budding audiophile, Rotel was one of the first brands I became aware of. The fun I had using their RA-1572MKII integrated-DAC reminded me of why I got into audio all those years ago. It provides a huge amount of sound quality at a price within reach of the serious but budget-conscious enthusiast. It lacks the streaming and/or DSP and/or room correction of some of the costlier integrateds I’ve recently reviewed, but at this price you have to make some choices. What it offers is excellent sound, a high-resolution DAC that supports MQA, a good MM phono input, and a good headphone amp—all features that many audiophiles will appreciate."

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