Rotel

RA-1592MKII Stereo Integrated Amplifier

 

Whether a seasoned audiophile or casual listener, the time has never been better to be a music lover. A near limitless supply of music is at our fingertips accessible via streaming,  digital mediums, classic vinyl and more.

• 2 x 350 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
• Balanced XLR inputs
• Supports MQA and MQA Studio
• Certified Roon Tested

Rotel has been designing and manufacturing high fidelity, high quality, high performance audio products for over 60 years accurately rendering audio with exceptional detail and stunning clarity. The RA-1592MKII proudly continues in the tradition and heritage of this iconic brand.

The RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifier includes circuit design innovations, optimization of audio signal paths and updates to critical power supply components delivering a breathtaking performance with dynamic rhythm and timing.

Utilizing Rotel’s best-in-class preamplifier topology and award-winning power amplifier technology, the RA-1592MKII is a no-compromise, size-efficient, all-in-one integrated audio product. The RA-1592MKII delivers 200 Watts per channel into 8 ohms powered by Rotel’s in-house manufactured toroidal transformer feeding an array of slit-foil capacitors for rich, deep, controlled, bass energy.

The RA-1592MKII supports your favorite sources including Analog, XLR, Digital, aptX™ and AAC wireless Bluetooth, PC-USB supporting MQA and 32-bit/384kHz PCM, and Moving Magnet Phono stage. Digital to Analog conversion utilizes a Texas Instruments premium DAC with precisely tuned output filter circuits delivering unprecedented acoustic detail, wide sound stage and exacting positioning.

The RA-1592KII is certified Roon Tested delivering the best experience using Roon software so you can just enjoy the music.

Selectable A-B speaker outputs, RS232, Ethernet and 12V triggers ensure seamless integration with control systems.

Convenience, performance and value - the RA-1592MKII delivers.

Maximum Power Output 350 watts/ch (4 ohms) Continuous Power Output  200 watts/ch (8 ohms)  Total Harmonic Distortion   < 0.008%  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)  600  Input Sensitivity / Impedance Phono Input (MM)   5.2 mV / 47k ohms  Line Level Inputs (RCA)   340 mV / 100k ohms Line Level Inputs (XLR)  540 mV / 100k ohms  Input Overload  Phono Input (MM)   52 mV  Line Level Inputs (RCA)   3.5 V  Line Level Inputs (XLR)  5.5 V  Preamplifier Output / Impedance  1.9 V / 100 ohms  Signal to Noise Ratio
(IHF A-weighted)  Phono Input (MM)   80 dB  Line Level Inputs  103 dB  Digital Section  Frequency Response  10 Hz - 90k Hz (0 ± 2 dB, Max) Signal to Noise Ratio
(IHF A-weighted)   102 dB  Input Sensitivity / Impedance 0 dBfs / 75 ohms  Preamplifier Output Level 1.43 V (at -20 dB)  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   500 watts  Standby Power Consumption Normal  < 0.5 watts  Network Wakeup  < 2 watts  BTU (4 ohms, 1/8th power) 1239 BTU/h  Dimensions (W x H x D)  431 x 144 x 425 mm
17 x 5 7/8 x 16 in   Front Panel Height  3U (132.6 mm, 5 1/4 in) Weight (net)  17.63 kg, 38.87 lbs.  Finish  Silver and Black 

 

" Rotel’s MKII proved itself truthful, articulate, and musically compelling—what I’ve come to expect from a 50-year-old brand that knows the audio terrain like few competitors in this segment. The RA-1592MKII extends the already very fine performance of its predecessors to new heights of resolution and transparency. It is enthusiastically recommended."

- Read The Absolute Sound review here.