Return, as announced in our news on the Rotel A14MKII, on the new Rotel RA ‑ 1572MKII amplifier announced a few weeks ago by the Japanese manufacturer. Compared to its predecessor, the Rotel RA ‑ 1572 which appeared in 2017, new features are of course on the program. But above all, we notice new components coming directly from the Michi premium series.
In the chapter of the major evolutions proposed by the Rotel RA ‑ 1572MKII, there is the Roon Tested label (the Roon application therefore supports the product and adapts the quality of the audio stream read to the capabilities of the device), MQA compatibility and the integration of a Texas Instrument 384 kHz / 32-bit digital-to-analog converter instead of an AKM specimen, the manufacturer of Dac still not having resumed its deliveries since the fire at its factory last year . It was therefore the choice of this Dac that prompted Rotel to adapt the audio architecture of the RA ‑ 1575MKII directly from that of the Michi specimens.
Main specifications
The wish of the Japanese manufacturer, with the RA ‑ 1572MKII, is therefore to offer a device on the one hand faithful to the long line of Hi ‑ Fi amplifiers, but also capable of meeting the new needs of music lovers, particularly in the field of music. field of wireless connectivity and use of Hi-Res Audio files. Namely, the Rotel RA ‑ 1572MKII can be controlled by IP.
These elements are always associated with a toroidal transformer, as usual, entirely manufactured by Rotel. The latter is accompanied by T ‑ Network capacitors known to deliver precisely the voltage and current necessary for excellent audio reproduction.
The connectors
The connectivity is rich and allows you to enjoy both the best of physical media with three stereo RCA inputs, one Phono MM input, one stereo RCA Pre-Out output, four digital inputs with two optical and two coaxial, one asynchronous USB input B (384 kHz / 32-bit and DSD 5.8 MHz compatible) and a subwoofer output (doubled mono).
In addition, there is an Ethernet port, two USB ‑ A ports, one of which is on the front (the one on the back is powered to connect, for example, a Chromecast Audio module or charge a headed device) and APT ‑ X Bluetooth compatibility. Finally, there are four pairs of screw terminal blocks (A / B), XLR sockets, two 12 V Trigger outputs to manage the controlled power-up of other equipment and an RS ‑ 232C socket. Last precision, an iOS application is available to control the amplifier remotely.
Availability announced for the month of July, in black or silver, at an indicative price of 1,899 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the Rotel RA ‑ 1572MKII:
• Model: 2.0
• Power: 2 x 120 W at 8 ohms, 2 x 200 W at 4 ohms
• Signal / noise ratio: 100 dB (Phono MM: 90 dB)
• THD (total harmonic distortion): 0.018%
• Frequency response: 10 – 90,000 Hz
• Inputs: 3 stereo RCA inputs, 1 Phono MM input, 1 stereo XLR, 4 digital inputs with 2 optical and 2 coaxial, 1 asynchronous USB ‑ B input (384 kHz / 32 bit and 5.8 MHz DSD compatible, installation of a driver required for managing DSD files), 2 powered USB type A ports (including 1 on the front), 1 Ethernet port, 1 RS ‑ 232 socket, 1 12 V trigger input
• Outputs: 1 Pre ‑ Out 2.0 output for connecting an external amplifier, 1 mono output doubled as a subwoofer, 1 headphone output, four pairs of screw terminals (A / B), 1 12 V trigger output
• Pure Direct functions
• MQA compatibility
• Audio Texas Instrument 384 kHz / 32 bit digital-to-analog converter
• Network Control by IP
• APT ‑ X Bluetooth network
• Multimedia Roon Tested
• Hi-Res Audio streaming via USB / network: yes up to 384 kHz / 32 bits (via installation of a driver on the computer)
• Headphone output: yes
• Other (s): toroidal transformer
• Dimensions (L x H x P, mm) : 431 x 144 x 358 mm
• Consumption: 400 W (<0.5 W in standby)
• Weight: 13.63 kg
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