PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2009 - Reference Audio
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<strong>PRODUCT</strong> <strong>CATALOGUE</strong><br />
<strong>2009</strong>
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
15 SERIES - BUILT ON A PERFORMANCE HERITAGE 4<br />
7.1 CHANNEL HOME THEATRE RECEIVERS 8<br />
7.1 HOME THEATRE SURROUND PROCESSOR/PREAMPLIFIERS 10<br />
5-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS 12<br />
2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS 14<br />
CUSTOM INSTALLATION AMPLIFIERS 16<br />
CLASSIC STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS 18<br />
CLASSIC CD PLAYER 20<br />
CLASSIC STEREO PREAMPLIFIERS 22<br />
CLASSIC STEREO POWER AMPLIFIERS 24<br />
RACK INSTALLATION KITS 26<br />
06 SERIES 28<br />
SPECIFICATIONS 34
Introducing the stunning new 15 Series components<br />
15 SERIES - BUILT ON A PERFORMANCE HERITAGE<br />
Our story began nearly 50 years ago yet our<br />
ownership and mission have never changed.<br />
We are an independent high performance<br />
audio/video company with an unwavering<br />
ambition to deliver exceptional value. As<br />
with the first product we ever made, our<br />
components are skillfully manufactured in our<br />
own factory thus assuring consistent quality.<br />
We call our design approach Balanced Design<br />
Concept, a disciplined synthesis of physics,<br />
electronics and mechanical engineering guided<br />
by the belief that the whole should be greater<br />
than the sum of its parts. Over the decades,<br />
we have received hundreds of rave reviews and<br />
awards from publications around the world.<br />
Most importantly, we’ve satisfied hundreds<br />
of thousands of people who take their<br />
entertainment seriously—like you! We sell our<br />
brand only through the most qualified group<br />
of audio/video retailers and custom installers<br />
who have proven track records for superior<br />
knowledge and customer service.<br />
Our new 15 Series range represents<br />
the culmination of these five decades of<br />
commitment to the art and science of<br />
electronics design. We’ve wrapped cutting<br />
edge technologies in stunning brushed metal<br />
cabinets; available in either silver or black<br />
finishes complementing any setting. We’ve<br />
provided elegantly simple user interfaces and<br />
custom installation control features because<br />
we understand that technology should be in<br />
your service and not the other way around.<br />
We believe these components inspire pride of<br />
ownership only associated with the absolute<br />
finest products.<br />
We invite you to visit Rotel on-line and view or<br />
download a wealth of product information and<br />
general audio/video educational materials in<br />
our members’ area at www.rotel.com. Better<br />
yet, visit your nearest Rotel dealer for a handson<br />
demonstration.<br />
PARTS SELECTION<br />
Rotel engineers spend many hours<br />
listening to and selecting electronic<br />
parts from potential suppliers to give<br />
our components the best reliability<br />
and acoustic advantages. It costs a<br />
little more, but we believe the benefits<br />
further differentiate Rotel’s quality from<br />
mainstream audio/video manufacturers.<br />
CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY<br />
It’s not enough to simply use better<br />
parts. Where you put them is equally<br />
important. That’s why we rely heavily<br />
on something we call Symmetrical<br />
Signal Trace design. This keeps each<br />
channel’s signal path identical to the<br />
others to preserve imaging and sound<br />
staging. We also use “star” grounding<br />
techniques wherever possible to<br />
improve performance (a method of<br />
terminating all ground points in a starshaped<br />
pattern on a single plane that<br />
reduces ground potential).<br />
CRITICAL EVALUATION<br />
We’ve found that human hearing is<br />
more sensitive than even sophisticated<br />
instruments in the hands of experienced<br />
engineers. We set up listening sessions<br />
at various development stages, not just<br />
the final pre-production prototype, to<br />
ensure the performance of a new model<br />
is as good as it can possibly be.<br />
“ We’ve found that human<br />
hearing is more sensitive than<br />
even sophisticated instruments.”<br />
5<br />
ROTEL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS<br />
Rotel is nearly 50 years-old, family<br />
owned organisation dedicated to the<br />
design and manufacture of the finest in<br />
affordable high performance home theatre<br />
and high fidelity components. We<br />
verify every engineering design choice<br />
we make with the most critical and sensitive<br />
laboratory instrument available<br />
anywhere – the human ear.
RSX-1560 RSX-1550<br />
9<br />
7.1 CHANNEL HOME THEATRE RECEIVER<br />
RSX-1560<br />
RSX-1550<br />
Rotel’s RSX-1560 receiver delivers topof-the-line<br />
performance and all of the<br />
features you have come to expect from<br />
our premium brand. At 7 x 100 watts into<br />
8 ohms, or 7 x 200 watts into 4 ohms,<br />
this advanced surround receiver can fill<br />
your family or media room with the most<br />
dynamic, pulse-pounding, sound effects.<br />
Yet, it is just as adept at providing all of<br />
the most delicate nuances from voice<br />
tracks and music. The RSX-1560 surround<br />
receiver features an audiophile quality<br />
Class D amplifier design, along with HDMI<br />
1.3 connections and the ability to decode<br />
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, dts-HD<br />
Master <strong>Audio</strong> and dts HD Hi-Resolution<br />
audio codecs. The RSX-1560 is a true<br />
theatre command center and can also<br />
provide a multiroom audio solution with up<br />
to three additional audio zones throughout<br />
the home. All 15 series components are<br />
available in silver or black finishes.<br />
The RSX-1550 provides virtually all of the<br />
same features found on the RSX-1560 but<br />
with a 5 x 75 watt per channel output<br />
design. In fact, if your needs grow, it may<br />
be reconfigured to produce 7 x 100 watts<br />
per channel through on-screen software<br />
and the addition of an RB-1562 (2 x 100<br />
watt per channel) power amplifier. No<br />
obsolescent designs here! The RSX-1550<br />
is a Class AB design built on nearly 50<br />
years manufacturing experience. It includes<br />
HDMI 1.3 connections and the same ability<br />
to handle the new high definition codecs<br />
by Dolby and dts as the RSX-1560 and<br />
also includes the same multizone audio<br />
and custom installation features. If you are<br />
considering a five-channel theatre now but<br />
may want to grow into a larger system later<br />
on, this is the surround receiver for you.<br />
100 WATTS X 7 CHANNELS<br />
200 WATTS X 7 CHANNELS 4 OHMS<br />
AUDIOPHILE-QUALITY CLASS D AMPLIFIER DESIGN<br />
EXPANDED HDMI V1.3A PORTS X 4<br />
WITH DEEP COLOUR AND XVYCC<br />
DOLBY® TRUEHD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS AND DTS<br />
HDMASTER AUDIO, DTS HD HI-RESOLUTION<br />
FAROUDJA VIDEO PROCESSING<br />
1080P 24HERTZ COMPLIANT<br />
ASSIGNABLE CHANNELS FOR BI-AMPING MAIN<br />
SPEAKERS OR SECOND ZONE<br />
BI-DIRECTIONAL RS-232 INTERFACE<br />
ASSIGNABLE 12 VOLT TRIGGERS<br />
REAR PANEL IR CONTROL PORTS<br />
SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH ZONE CAPABLE<br />
DETACHABLE AC CORD<br />
75 WATTS X 5 CHANNELS<br />
7.1CH SURROUND SOUND PROCESSING. POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
ASSIGN FEATURE INTEGRATES ADDITIONAL AMPLIFIER<br />
FOR 7 CHANNEL OPERATION<br />
EXPANDED HDMI V1.3A PORTS X 4<br />
WITH DEEP Colour AND XVYCC<br />
FAROUDJA VIDEO PROCESSING<br />
DOLBY® TRUEHD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS AND DTS<br />
HDMASTER AUDIO, DTS HD HI-RESOLUTION<br />
1080P 24HERTZ COMPLIANT<br />
SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH ZONE CAPABLE<br />
BI-DIRECTIONAL RS-232 INTERFACE<br />
ASSIGNABLE 12 VOLT TRIGGERS<br />
REAR PANEL IR CONTROL PORTS<br />
DETACHABLE AC CORD<br />
*Note – all Rotel 15 series components may<br />
be rack mounted and remotely controlled via<br />
RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model)<br />
for complete stealth operation.<br />
4U CABINET<br />
“ Handsome, substantially built device; unshakeable grip<br />
and drive where movie soundtracks are concerned”<br />
www.whathifi.com<br />
“ Both AV receivers are<br />
a true HiFi sensation”<br />
www.audio.de<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
RSP-1570<br />
11<br />
7.1 HOME THEATRE SURROUND<br />
PROCESSOR/PREAMPLIFIER<br />
For those who desire the ultimate<br />
performance and maximum flexibility<br />
from their home theatre, the RSP-1570<br />
is the surround preamp/processor<br />
to own. All of Rotel’s renowned audio<br />
experience has been poured into this<br />
design to provide you with the very<br />
best in audio and video reproduction.<br />
The RSP-1570 features HDMI 1.3<br />
connections with 1080p / 24 Hertz<br />
compliance and processing for the<br />
new “Deep Colour” and xvYCC options.<br />
This superbly designed component is<br />
easy to set up and use and is a custom<br />
installer’s friend with rear panel bi-directional<br />
RS-232 ports, assignable 12-volt<br />
triggers and multiple IR connections.<br />
The RSP-1570 can also be used as a<br />
“whole house” audio system with its<br />
additional multiroom audio outputs.<br />
EXPANDED HDMI V1.3A PORTS X 4<br />
WITH DEEP COLOUR AND XVYCC<br />
DOLBY ® TRUEHD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS AND<br />
DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO, DTS HD HI-RESOLUTION<br />
FAROUDJA VIDEO PROCESSING<br />
1080P 24HERTZ COMPLIANT<br />
BI-DIRECTIONAL RS-232 INTERFACE<br />
ASSIGNABLE 12 VOLT TRIGGERS<br />
REAR PANEL IR CONTROL PORTS<br />
SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH ZONE CAPABLE<br />
DETACHABLE AC CORD<br />
3U CABINET<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
RMB-1575<br />
RMB-1565<br />
13<br />
RMB-1575<br />
5-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
Larger listening environments require<br />
prodigious amounts of power to deliver<br />
room filling sound. That’s exactly what<br />
you get with Rotel’s 5 x 250 watt power<br />
amplifier. Rotel’s RMB-1575 is a true<br />
high current audiophile design and can<br />
double its output to 5 x 500 watts at<br />
4 ohms with all channels driven. Pure<br />
muscle alone however, does not make a<br />
superb amplifier. The RMB-1575 excels at<br />
extracting all of the smallest audio details<br />
from both music and movie soundtracks<br />
alike. Best of all, even with its high power<br />
capability the RMB-1075 runs relatively<br />
cool, extending the components lifespan<br />
thanks to its innovative Class D design.<br />
RMB-1565<br />
5-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
The RMB-1565 is designed around the<br />
same superb Class D design as the RMB-<br />
1575 but with a slightly smaller output of<br />
5 x 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms.<br />
It is the perfect choice for medium to<br />
large home theatre rooms. Plus, just like<br />
its bigger brother, it will double its output<br />
with more difficult lower impedance loads,<br />
thereby providing 5 x 200 watts into 4<br />
ohms. It also includes all of the custom<br />
installation features such as 12 volt<br />
triggers, and “U height” dimensions that<br />
are demanded of today’s modern power<br />
amplifiers.<br />
*Note – all Rotel 15 series components may<br />
be rack mounted and remotely controlled via<br />
RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model)<br />
for complete stealth operation.<br />
250 WATTS X 5 CHANNELS HIGH<br />
PERFORMANCE AUDIO AMPLIFIER<br />
500 WATTS X 5 CHANNELS 4 OHMS<br />
CLASS D ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN<br />
12 VOLT TRIGGER<br />
FIVE WAY BINDING POSTS<br />
DETACHABLE AC CORD<br />
3U CABINET<br />
100 WATTS X 5 CHANNELS HIGH<br />
PERFORMANCE AUDIO AMPLIFIER<br />
200 WATTS X 5 CHANNELS 4 OHMS<br />
CLASS D ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN<br />
12 VOLT TRIGGER<br />
FIVE WAY BINDING POSTS<br />
DETACHABLE AC CORD<br />
2U CABINET<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
RB-1572<br />
RB-1562<br />
15<br />
RB-1572<br />
2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
This high power two-channel amplifier can<br />
be used with the RMB-1575 to expand your<br />
theatre system into a 7.1 system, or it can<br />
stand alone as a reference amplifier for a<br />
two-channel hi-fi system. Either way, it has<br />
the same performance characteristics,<br />
sound quality, and custom installation<br />
options as the five-channel RMB-1575.<br />
RB-1562<br />
2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
Rotel provides multiple amplifier solutions<br />
for all of your theatre systems. The RB-1562<br />
is a 2 x 100 watt per channel (8 ohms, all<br />
channels driven) power amplifier that can<br />
be combined with the RMB-1565 amplifier<br />
for a total 7 x 100 watts per channel home<br />
theatre amplification. It is also a great twochannel<br />
hi-fi amplifier and can drive a wide<br />
range of small to large speakers with ease.<br />
Its smart Class D design never gets hot<br />
and allows it to be put into small cabinet<br />
spaces without over-heating itself or other<br />
accompanying components.<br />
*Note – all Rotel 15 series components may<br />
be rack mounted and remotely controlled via<br />
RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model)<br />
for complete stealth operation.<br />
250 WATTS X 2 CHANNELS HIGH<br />
PERFORMANCE AUDIO AMPLIFIER<br />
500 WATTS X 2 CHANNELS 4 OHMS<br />
CLASS D ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN<br />
12 VOLT TRIGGER<br />
FIVE WAY BINDING POSTS<br />
DETACHABLE AC CORD<br />
2U CABINET<br />
100 WATTS X 2 CHANNELS HIGH<br />
PERFORMANCE AUDIO AMPLIFIER<br />
200 WATTS X 2 CHANNELS 4 OHMS<br />
CLASS D ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN<br />
12 VOLT TRIGGER<br />
FIVE WAY BINDING POSTS<br />
2U CABINET<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
RMB-1506<br />
RB-1510<br />
17<br />
CUSTOM INSTALLATION AMPLIFIERS<br />
RMB-1506<br />
6-CHANNEL INSTALLATION AMPLIFIER<br />
This amplifier is perfect for less elaborate<br />
multizone audio systems and can be mated<br />
with any of our surround receivers or our<br />
preamp/processor to add music throughout<br />
three additional living areas or “zones”<br />
of your home. You can also add another<br />
RMB-1506 for larger multizone applications.<br />
As with all Rotel multichannel amplifiers<br />
it includes all of the most wanted custom<br />
installation features.<br />
RB-1510<br />
2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
Although only 1 U height in size, this<br />
compact power amplifier will deliver a solid<br />
2 x 65 watts per channel into 8 ohms and<br />
2 x 130 watts into 4 ohms, all channels<br />
driven. Since it runs cool, multiple RB-1510<br />
amplifiers can be stacked as required. It is<br />
no less formidable in sound quality either<br />
with its Rotel heritage of nearly 50 years of<br />
amplifier design.<br />
*Note – all Rotel 15 Series components may<br />
be rack mounted and remotely controlled via<br />
RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model)<br />
for complete stealth operation.<br />
60 WATTS X 6 CHANNELS HIGH<br />
PERFORMANCE AUDIO AMPLIFIER<br />
AUDIOPHILE QUALITY ANALOGUE<br />
AMPLIFIER DESIGN<br />
FRONT PANEL ATTENUATION CONTROL<br />
INPUT BUSSING<br />
12 VOLT TRIGGER, SIGNAL SENSING<br />
BUFFERED LINK OUTPUTS<br />
FIVE WAY BINDING POSTS<br />
3U CABINET<br />
65 WATTS X 2 CHANNELS HIGH<br />
PERFORMANCE AUDIO AMPLIFIER<br />
130 WATTS X 2 CHANNELS 4 OHMS<br />
AUDIOPHILE QUALITY CLASS D ENERGY<br />
EFFICIENT DESIGN<br />
FRONT PANEL ATTENUATION CONTROL<br />
12 VOLT TRIGGER, SIGNAL SENSING<br />
BUFFERED LINK OUTPUTS<br />
FIVE WAY BINDING POSTS<br />
SCREW TERMINALS FOR CI<br />
1U CABINET<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
RA-1520 19<br />
CLASSIC STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER<br />
The RA-1520 is a music lover’s amplifier and<br />
is most at home as part of a stand-alone<br />
stereo system. Its muscular 2 x 60 watt (into<br />
8 ohms) design is based upon nearly 50 years<br />
of our expertise in analogue audio engineering<br />
and it delivers all of the musical performance<br />
the artist intended. Subtle nuances and large<br />
dynamics are both rendered faithfully from<br />
uncompressed digital or analogue sources.<br />
The RA-1520 includes a moving magnet phono<br />
input to accommodate your vinyl collection. To<br />
complete its functionality, as well as its superb<br />
performance capabilities, there are additional<br />
inputs for tuner, tape, CD and Aux.<br />
60 WATTS X 2 @ 8Ω<br />
CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE 1 AND TAPE 2<br />
FRONT PANEL MEDIA INPUT<br />
PHONO INPUT FOR MOVING MAGNET<br />
CARTRIDGES<br />
TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
T NETWORK CAPACITORS MADE IN BRITAIN<br />
STEREO PRE-AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS<br />
HEADPHONE JACK<br />
TRIGGER FOR 12 VOLT CONTROL<br />
2U CABINET<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
CLASSIC CD PLAYER RCD-1520 21<br />
CD players have been around for over<br />
twenty-five years and have enjoyed such<br />
a progression of quality that they can<br />
hardly be compared to the original players<br />
released in 1982. Rotel has enjoyed a<br />
class leading reputation with our CD player<br />
designs since the introduction of the<br />
landmark RCD-855 in 1990, pronounced<br />
by critic Lewis Lipnick from Stereophile<br />
magazine Vol.13, No. 7 as “The steal of<br />
the century!”.<br />
Now, with the release of the RCD-1520, we<br />
have produced a CD player that sets a new<br />
standard for the 21st century, taking full<br />
advantage of the vast wealth of music now<br />
available on compact discs. The RCD-1520<br />
utilises a segmented power supply with<br />
a large toroidal transformer to minimise<br />
power supply “sag” and reduce hum<br />
emissions. All rectifiers, voltage regulation<br />
components and BHC low-ESR storage<br />
capacitors are carefully selected, not only<br />
for tight tolerance specifications, but in<br />
particular, for their sound quality. Both<br />
analogue and digital circuits undergo this<br />
careful scrutiny.<br />
SLOT LOADING<br />
PLAYS 12CM AND 5CM DISCS<br />
WOLFSON DAC<br />
TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
CO-AXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT<br />
MP3 DISC PLAYBACK<br />
HDCD STREAM AVAILABLE FROM CO-AXIAL<br />
DIGITAL OUTPUT FOR EXTERNAL DECODING<br />
SPECIALLY SELECTED ELECTRONIC<br />
COMPONENTS SUCH AS UK DESIGNED<br />
METAL FILM RESISTORS AND CAPACITORS<br />
US MADE SUPER LOW NOISE RESISTORS<br />
2U CABINET<br />
For the digital domain, we have specified<br />
the superb Wolfson DAC for advanced<br />
digital filtration and D/A conversion and<br />
Burr Brown low distortion op amplifiers.<br />
The CD transport is a high performance<br />
slot loading mechanism. The result of<br />
this attention to detail is a CD player that<br />
will remain a part of your reference audio<br />
system for years to come.<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
RC-1580<br />
RC-1550<br />
23<br />
CLASSIC STEREO PREAMPLIFIERS<br />
RC-1580<br />
RC-1550<br />
A preamplifier must keep the audio signal<br />
as pure as possible while amplifying and<br />
routing various source signals to the power<br />
amplifier. The goal of the engineer is to<br />
achieve “a straight wire with gain” design,<br />
nothing more and nothing less. Of course,<br />
the realisation of this goal is much harder<br />
than it seems, but Rotel’s experience and<br />
meticulous circuit design has produced a<br />
string of exceptional stereo preamplifiers<br />
over the years, which has been taken to<br />
new heights in the RC-1580.<br />
The RC-1580 is designed for the hi-fi<br />
purist in terms of its minimalist approach<br />
and absolute musical fidelity. Component<br />
parts such as an oversized toroidal power<br />
transformer and special BHC capacitors,<br />
along with circuit topology have been<br />
carefully selected to obtain the best<br />
sound possible. For those who want the<br />
best of both audio and video worlds a<br />
unity gain switch has been included to<br />
enable a surround processor to feed<br />
straight through to the power amplifier<br />
thereby bypassing the volume control.<br />
The RC-1580 includes a low noise MM/<br />
MC phono with discrete, differential input<br />
stages, as well as CD, Tuner, and two AUX<br />
inputs. The preamplifier can be controlled<br />
by RS-232, or IR input. A tone defeat,<br />
media input socket, phones socket and<br />
remote control is included.<br />
The RC-1550 delivers an extraordinary<br />
level of performance. Its rock-solid power<br />
supply is comprised of a custom made<br />
toroidal transformer and select grade BHC<br />
slit foil capacitors. RC-1070 features six<br />
line-level inputs in addition to a phono input<br />
for moving magnet cartridges. Convenient<br />
bass and treble tone controls allow easy<br />
and repeatable timbre adjustments. With<br />
two sets of main outputs, a 12 volt “trigger”<br />
jack, and a Rotel system remote control<br />
for both the pre-amplifier and a companion<br />
Rotel CD, tuner, or DVD player, the RC-1550<br />
brings the flexibility and sound quality of<br />
Rotel separates within easy reach.<br />
CD, TUNER, AUX 1, AUX 2, AUX 3, TAPE<br />
AND UNITY GAIN SWITCHABLE (TAPE 2) AND<br />
MEDIA INPUT FRONT PANEL<br />
PHONO STAGE INPUT FOR MOVING COIL<br />
AND MOVING MAGNET CARTRIDGES<br />
THEATRE PROCESSOR PASS THROUGH (TAPE 2)<br />
MEDIA INPUT FRONT PANEL<br />
TWO PAIRS OF RCA SINGLED ENDED OUTPUTS<br />
BALANCE CONTROL<br />
HEADPHONE SOCKET<br />
RS 232 BI-DIRECTIONAL INTERFACE<br />
TRIGGER FOR 12 VOLT CONTROL<br />
UK DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
US MADE SUPER LOW NOISE RESISTORS<br />
2U CABINET<br />
CD, TUNER, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, AUX<br />
PHONO INPUT FOR MOVING MAGNET CARTRIDGES<br />
MEDIA INPUT FRONT PANEL<br />
TWO PAIRS OF RCA SINGLED ENDED OUTPUTS<br />
BALANCE CONTROL<br />
HEADPHONE SOCKET<br />
TRIGGER FOR 12 VOLT CONTROL<br />
UK DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
US MADE SUPER LOW NOISE RESISTORS<br />
2U CABINET<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
RB-1582<br />
RB-1552<br />
25<br />
CLASSIC STEREO POWER AMPLIFIERS<br />
Rotel has been engineering and manufacturing<br />
power amplifiers for decades and the two<br />
amplifiers presented here build on everything<br />
we have learned to date. Both of these models<br />
epitomise our Balanced Design Concept<br />
engineering philosophy and feature classic<br />
Class AB output stages, over-sized power<br />
supplies with toroidal transformers and select<br />
grade components throughout.<br />
Rugged, stable, and natural sounding, either<br />
model is the ideal foundation for a high<br />
performance music systems. Both feature<br />
12-volt triggers for remote operation and<br />
include an IEC detachable power cord. Power<br />
output configurations are 2 x 200 watts for the<br />
RB-1582 and 2 x 120 watts for the RB-1552.<br />
The on/off operation of the amplifiers can be<br />
remotely controlled by 12-volt triggers. Optional<br />
rack mount rails are available for custom<br />
installation requirements.<br />
200 WATTS X 2 @ 8Ω<br />
DUAL GOLD FINISHED SPEAKER BINDING POSTS<br />
TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
SLIT FOIL CAPACITORS MADE IN BRITAIN<br />
TRIGGER FOR 12 VOLTS CONTROL<br />
3U CABINET<br />
120 WATTS X 2 @ 8Ω<br />
GOLD FINISHED SPEAKER BINDING POSTS<br />
TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
SLIT FOIL CAPACITORS MADE IN BRITAIN<br />
TRIGGER FOR 12 VOLTS CONTROL<br />
UK DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
US MADE SUPER LOW NOISE RESISTORS<br />
3U CABINET<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
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RACK INSTALLATION KITS<br />
Rack installations made easy. Rotel 15<br />
Series cabinets are sized for the EIA “U”<br />
height standard used for professional<br />
equipment. Rotel can supply a matching<br />
rack rail kit.
06 SERIES<br />
RA-04<br />
RA-05<br />
RA-06<br />
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS<br />
The three integrated amplifiers, RA-<br />
06, RA-05 and RA-04 (70w, 40w and<br />
40w respectively), are all designed<br />
around Rotel’s legendary amplifier<br />
circuits, powered by ultra-stable power<br />
supplies, the cores of which are Rotelmanufactured<br />
toroidal transformers.<br />
Ground paths for signal routing and<br />
power supplies are separated and<br />
symmetrical, with copper bus bars<br />
being used for all high current sections.<br />
Rotel is justifiably proud of its power<br />
supply designs that are key to dynamic<br />
performance and low frequency control.<br />
UK-DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
US-MADE SUPER LOW-NOISE RESISTORS<br />
ROTEL TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
AND POWER SUPPLY<br />
SYMMETRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT<br />
SHORT SIGNAL PATH ROUTING<br />
ISOLATED ELECTRONIC AUDIO INPUT<br />
SIGNAL SWITCHING<br />
SEPARATE PRE/POWER DESIGNS IN A<br />
SINGLE CHASSIS<br />
SYMMETRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT<br />
SHORT SIGNAL PATH ROUTING<br />
ELECTRONIC SPEAKER PROTECTION<br />
UK-DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
UK-DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
12V TRIGGER POWER CONTROL<br />
US-MADE SUPER LOW-NOISE RESISTORS<br />
US-MADE SUPER LOW-NOISE RESISTORS<br />
ROTEL TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
AND POWER SUPPLY<br />
ROTEL TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
AND POWER SUPPLY<br />
ELECTRONIC SPEAKER PROTECTION<br />
ELECTRONIC SPEAKER PROTECTION<br />
12V TRIGGER POWER CONTROL<br />
12V TRIGGER POWER CONTROL<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
06 SERIES<br />
RCD-06<br />
RT-06 RC-06 RB-06<br />
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RCD-06<br />
CD PLAYER<br />
The RCD-06 CD player epitomises the<br />
time and effort that goes into every<br />
Rotel product, in this case extracting<br />
huge amounts of detail from a CD. To<br />
ensure signal purity it incorporates four<br />
independent power supplies, UK-designed<br />
metal film resistors and an enhanced 24<br />
bit/96kHz sampling multi-level DAC.<br />
RT-06<br />
DAB TUNER<br />
The RT-06 DAB tuner offers the latest<br />
in Digital <strong>Audio</strong> Broadcasting (DAB) as well<br />
as RDS FM and AM analogue wavebands.<br />
It features independent signal paths and<br />
power supplies for both the digital and<br />
analogue sections, therefore maximising<br />
all broadcast performances.<br />
RC-06<br />
PRE-AMPLIFIER<br />
The RC-06 pre-amplifier is a purest<br />
design based on a symmetrical circuit<br />
board layout and short signal path routing.<br />
HIGH-PRECISION, OVER-SCANNING DISC<br />
MECHANISM<br />
BURR-BROWN 24 BIT, 96kHz SAMPLING<br />
ENHANCED MULTI-LEVEL DELTA-SIGMA DAC<br />
SYMMETRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT<br />
SHORT SIGNAL PATH ROUTING<br />
UK-DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
US-MADE SUPER LOW-NOISE RESISTORS<br />
A SUITE OF FOUR INDEPENDENT INTERNAL<br />
POWER SUPPLIES<br />
12V TRIGGER POWER CONTROL<br />
SEPARATE ANALOGUE OUTPUT STAGES<br />
FOR DAB AND RDS FM/AM<br />
INDEPENDENT INTERNAL ANALOGUE AND<br />
DIGITAL POWER SUPPLIES<br />
SHORT SIGNAL PATH ROUTING<br />
30 PRE-SET MEMORY<br />
12V TRIGGER POWER CONTROL<br />
A PURIST PRE-AMPLIFIER<br />
SYMMETRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT<br />
SHORT SIGNAL PATH ROUTING<br />
UK-DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
US-MADE SUPER LOW-NOISE RESISTORS<br />
ROTEL TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
AND POWER SUPPLY<br />
12V TRIGGER POWER CONTROL<br />
A PURIST POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
SYMMETRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT<br />
SHORT SIGNAL PATH ROUTING<br />
UK-DESIGNED METAL FILM RESISTORS<br />
US-MADE SUPER LOW-NOISE RESISTORS<br />
ROTEL TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER<br />
AND POWER SUPPLY<br />
SLIT-FOIL RESERVOIR CAPACITORS<br />
12V TRIGGER POWER CONTROL<br />
RB-06<br />
POWER AMPLIFIER<br />
The RB-06 power amplifier (70w) is the<br />
ideal partner for the RC-06 offering a high<br />
performance, high-power combination.<br />
For complete flexibility 2 RB-06’s can<br />
be bridged for a system powerhouse<br />
in excess of 180 watts / channel or<br />
bi-amped for the ultimate in refinement.<br />
An 06 Series system allows for the RB-<br />
06 to be added to any of the 06 Series<br />
integrated amplifiers both as an upgrade<br />
option or when more control of the<br />
loudspeakers is necessary.<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER<br />
AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR SILVER
SPECIFICATIONS<br />
RECEIVERS RSX-1560 RSX-1550<br />
<strong>Audio</strong> Power Output 7 x 100 watts/ch (20Hz-20kHz,
CUSTOM INSTALLATION amplifiers RMB-1506 RB-1510<br />
RECEIVERS<br />
RSP-1570<br />
CD PLAYER<br />
RCD-1520<br />
Power Output<br />
Power Output (all channels driven)<br />
6 x 50 watts<br />
(20Hz-20kHz,
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS RA-04 RA-05 RA-06<br />
Power Output<br />
Total Harmonic Distortion (20Hz-20kHz)<br />
Frequency Response<br />
Input Sensitivity / Impedance<br />
(20 -20kHz,
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Dale Road<br />
Worthing<br />
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United Kingdom<br />
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Germany<br />
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75 rue Louis Arnal<br />
ZAC des Prés Secs<br />
69380 Lozanne<br />
France<br />
T +33 (0) 4 3746 1500<br />
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Apartado de Correos 252<br />
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Spain<br />
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Mercury Building<br />
Herikenbergweg 179<br />
1101 CN Amsterdam ZO<br />
Holland<br />
T +31 (0) 20 560 2940<br />
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B&W Group Finland Oy<br />
Uudenmaakatu 4- 6<br />
00120<br />
Helsinki<br />
Finland<br />
T +358 (0) 20 7430 075<br />
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Rotel Switzerland<br />
B&W Group (Schweiz) GmbH<br />
Ifangstrasse 5<br />
8952 Schlieren<br />
Switzerland<br />
T +41 (0) 43 433 6150<br />
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Rotel Belgium<br />
B&W Group Belgium<br />
Brusselbaan 278<br />
9320 Erembodegem<br />
Belgium<br />
T +32 (0) 53 214915<br />
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