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A near-limitless supply of music is at our fingertips accessible via streaming, digital mediums, classic vinyl, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RA-1592KII is certified Roon Tested delivering the best experience using Roon software so you can just enjoy the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelectable A-B speaker outputs, RS232, Ethernet, and 12V triggers ensure seamless integration with control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvenience, performance, and value - the RA-1592MKII delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288621686868,"sku":"ROTEL:RA1592-MKII-BLK","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288621719636,"sku":"ROTEL:RA1592-MKII-SLV","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/ra-1592mkii_sliver.jpg?v=1718140438"},{"product_id":"rotel-a14mkii-stereo-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A14MKII Stereo Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe A14MKII is the flagship model in the 14 Series family of Rotel products delivering 80 Watts of Class AB amplification into 8-ohm speakers powered by Rotel’s in-house manufactured, oversized toroidal transformer and an array of 4 high-efficiency slit-foil bulk storage capacitors delivering an effortless acoustic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully redesigned Digital to Analog circuit topology utilizes a Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC with exhaustive tuning and hand selection of all critical components delivering a fuller, richer, and more balanced presentation of the music. Improvements to the power supply and amplifier gain stages further refine the audio whether you are listening to a big band orchestra or a solo vocalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone controls provide treble and bass adjustments in 1dB steps up to +\/-10dB personalizing your experience for all music genres, moods and settings with a BYPASS mode eliminating unwanted noise and distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A14MKII supports your favorite sources including analog, digital, PC-USB with MQA, high-quality wireless aptX™ and AAC Bluetooth streaming and even a Moving Magnet Phono stage for vinyl fans. The A14MKII is certified Roon Tested delivering the best experience using Roon software so you can just enjoy the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl system integration is available utilizing Ethernet, RS232, 12V-Trigger, and remote IR connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual 5-way speaker binding posts allow Zone 2 installations with a relay-controlled selection of the A-B speaker outputs. The front panel graphic display includes a large volume indication and audio stream information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A14MKII is comfortable in any setting delivering countless hours of audio entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288622309460,"sku":"ROTEL:A14-MKII-BLK","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288622342228,"sku":"ROTEL:A14-MKII-SLV","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/a14mkii_silver.jpg?v=1718140442"},{"product_id":"rotel-dt-6000-cd-transport-dac-black","title":"Rotel DT-6000 DAC\/CD Transport","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DT-6000 has several digital inputs. You get Toslink, Coax, and PC inputs. The PC input supports high-resolution PCM audio (32-bit\/384kHz) streams, unfolds and renders MQA and MQA Studio, and can also do DSD 1X, 2X, and 4X audio files. That is pretty darn flexible. We asked Rotel why they did not include a streaming platform and they gave us a very reasonable and interesting answer. They wanted this unit to be something that would stay current for many years and felt including a streamer, with the way that tech is changing, might not enable it to be current for a decade or more. With almost all streaming units having a digital output you can easily send their digital stream into the DT-6000 for much improved audio quality. And if you are into Roon, the DT-6000 is fully Roon tested and will show up in your list of audio sources inside Roon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DT-6000_Back.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel DT-6000 Rear Inputs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transport on the DT-6000 worked flawlessly for us, loading and playing a physical disc very fast. Since this started out as what was supposed to be their best CD player ever, Rotel put a lot of effort into the CD transport. The CD mechanism is spring-loaded with damping materials designed to reduce any vibration during playback. They use a precision motor-driven optical laser system made to pick up every detail from your CDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel includes IR jacks and an RS232 connection for control systems, but the part we really like is the addition of the balanced audio connectors. With the entire audio path being fully balanced, it's great they offered balanced outputs to complement it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love it when manufacturers tell us which DAC they are using and the DT-6000 uses an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC. As we said earlier, this was then custom configured with 4 dedicated, redundant channels to the left and right outputs. The entire signal path from the DAC to the analog outputs is a fully balanced differential circuit design using some of the very expensive capacitors they had specially designed for the Michi series of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dt6000_aa.jpg\" alt=\"Hand loading CD into Rotel DT-6000\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know about audio design, you are fully aware that the best circuit and DACs in the world will not perform to their best if the power supply is not up to the job. Rotel has always been known for their robust power supplies and as you might expect, developed a custom one for the DT-6000. It uses a low noise toroidal transformer they even custom-make at Rotel. This feeds independent analog and digital voltage regulators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the internal circuit boards have isolation and electronic decoupling designs that are filtered down from the top-end Michi products. These reduced noise and distortion in both the analog and digital sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot to like about the features and technology inside the DT-6000. It seemed like a really great value to us even before we got to hear it. There is really nothing else we wish it had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288724643924,"sku":"ROTEL:DT-6000-BLK","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288724709460,"sku":"ROTEL:DT-6000-SLV","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/dt-6000_silver.jpg?v=1718140769"},{"product_id":"rotel-ra-6000-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RA-6000 Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first saw the price of the RA-6000 integrated amp, we thought it might be a bit pricey, but that was before we saw its power ratings and how it was put together. This is one stout and very powerful integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class AB amp section is rated at 200 watts per channel into an 8-ohm load. This is not a fictional power rating as it's across the whole audio band at low distortion. But better yet, it comes very close to doubling down into a 4-ohm load producing 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms. That is pretty darn good!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput wise the RA-6000 has just about everything the modern music lover would need. There is a moving magnet phono input, a balanced analog connection with three more RCA inputs, 3 Toslink, 3 Coax digital inputs, and Bluetooth aptX HD. In addition, there is a USB connection on the front for Apple products and the rear has a USB input for computer audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do wish they would have included an HDMI ARC connector as this would have made operation with a TV simpler, but it does have plenty of Toslink inputs to accept a feed from most TVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/RA-6000_Back.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel RA-6000 rear inputs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the digital sources use a high-end Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC. The Coax and Toslink inputs support 24-bit\/192kHz PCM audio. The PC-USB input renders up to 32-bit\/384kHz high-resolution music files, and unfolds and renders MQA and MQA Studio. The RA-6000 is fully Roon tested which means you will be able to see it and control its volume from inside Roon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very good DAC, but as we said earlier, the DT-6000 is really something special from a technical digital standpoint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you considering pairing the RA-6000 with the DT-6000 transport, we recommend you connect the DT-6000 via the balanced analog outs as the DAC and the rest of the digital circuit is superior to that in the RA-6000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can configure any of the analog inputs on the RA-6000 for home theater bypass mode which makes adding it to a home theater system a piece of cake. All of the inputs let you set a different turn-on level, which is pretty neat too. Bass and treble controls are also on board and can be fully bypassed for the purest path, but we have to say, these controls come in really handy for some older recordings where the music is great but the recording is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two sets of speaker connections for A\/B speakers or you could just use both for easy bi-wiring. You also get a preamp output connection, although we can not imagine why someone would want to add a bigger amp to this guy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/diamond_series_aa.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel RA-6000 and DT-6000 stack\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, there are a pair of mono subwoofer outputs. We wish Rotel would have allowed you to cross over your main speakers when you activated these, but that is not the case, these just each send a full-range mono signal you’ll connect up to the input on your subs that then crossover the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big thing that struck us about the RA-6000 was its heft which obviously is due to the massive power supply. This guy weighs a shade over 41 pounds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the DT-6000, it uses a Rotel custom-designed and made toroidal power transformer which accounts for a lot of the weight of this unit. It also gets the same type of Michi custom-made caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reviewing all of these great features and specs, we expected the RA-6000 to be able to drive just about any pair of speakers with ease, so we decided to really put it to the test in our listening session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288728412244,"sku":"ROTEL:RA-6000-BLK","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288728445012,"sku":"ROTEL:RA-6000-SLV","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/ra-6000_silver.jpg?v=1718140785"},{"product_id":"rotel-s14-integrated-network-streamer-black","title":"Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rotel\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e is a company we know well. Started by Mr. Tomoki “Tac” Tachikawa, the company started modifying televisions from the US to work in the Japanese market. After a company reorganization in 1961 Rotel went into the audio OEM business. After years of perfecting in-house designs, the company decided to go into business under its own name to make high-end but affordable audio. Rotel knew that there were a lot of products out there in the ’70s that were marketed on features instead of sound quality. Instead of following that trend, they focused on 3 basic principles of musical accuracy, build quality, and affordability. Rotel knew there was a market for audio products that performed admirably and did not cost a fortune. Designing and building many of their own parts in-house allowed them to do just that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rotel decided they wanted to build a unit that would deliver all the performance of their integrated amplifiers with the added benefit of streaming music they took it seriously. They wanted the technology to mature into a very reliable source of music before they implemented it into their designs. This would ensure that the streaming section of their new device would be just as reliable and sonically pleasing as the rest of Rotel’s lineup. Audio Advice has been a Rotel dealer for over 30 years due to them making products of good sound quality, reliability, and overall value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC05386.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel S14\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePackaging, Design, \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe opened the S14 box and were greeted with a packet that contained some information about streaming services as well as a USB flash drive that contained the manual and a driver for windows computers. We love that they include this and do not make you go to the website to find information (little things make a difference). We took the S14 out of the box and were surprised by how hefty the S14 is for its form factor. The unit we received was in the black finish and looked well built. We have been around many Rotel products and have always been impressed by their build quality, especially for the price. The unit also comes with a power cable and an ethernet cable to get you connected to the network. The final item out of the box was the remote which we need to make a special shout-out to Rotel for. This remote is absolutely fitting for a component of this level with its aluminum housing and clearly labeled buttons, it’s by no means the normal generic plastic fantastic remotes we see with a lot of gear today. Good job Rotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/S14_Silver.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel S14 Front View\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rotel S14 is an exercise in simplicity. The front panel is well laid out and simple. On the left is the power button, Next to the power button is a 1\/8’ headphone output. There are separate buttons on the front panel for each input so selecting your desired input is easy. The 2”x3” non-touch LCD allows you to go through the menu options and also shows the current music streaming. There is a menu and plus and minus buttons to navigate the settings and a simple volume knob. We think Rotel made the right decisions here in making the front panel simple yet effective. We see way too many of these all-in-one streaming amplifiers that have either an overly cluttered front panel or a bare front panel that makes you go on a mission through the remote menus to change settings. The fact that Rotel was able to keep the front panel clean but effective and simple to use will entice owners to keep using it and enjoying their music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eIn the many ways that people enjoy music in today’s world, building a true all-in-one “just add speakers” product is a daunting task and getting it right is even more difficult. The music-loving community is made up of people from all walks of life. From people that are frequent with technology and know how to work almost any device to people that absolutely want nothing to do with complex technology. We happen to be technically proficient but even we were surprised by how fast we were able to get things going with the S14. We simply plugged in my power cables, hooked up the ethernet cable to our router, and after about a 5-minute firmware update, we were able to connect to the Google Home app on our Android or Apple device and we were up and running. Now if you are only able to use the S14 on a wireless network, you will have to go through the menu and connect to your network and enter the credentials. Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, or any other major streaming service is easy as we just simply chose the S14 as our output and the music streamed flawlessly. Rotel does make its own app to control the S14 that can add additional features allowing you to get your music from your network-attached storage or streaming direct to the S14 through the app but we were not able to test that feature because the app was going through updates at the time of the review. We were also able to connect the S14 to our pc via USB to use its internal DAC to play music from the computer. After simply installing the Windows update from the included Rotel flash drive we were able to play music from our NAS drive or computer directly. The S14 is also Roon ready so Roon users are covered here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/streaming_icons.jpg\" alt=\"Streaming Icons\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technology behind the S14 is a combination of leading-edge streaming technology and tried and true amplifier technology. Rotel designed and built all of the S14 themselves only getting their streaming system from an outside source. But they were meticulous in finding streaming components worthy of the S14 so that it would have the reliability Rotel is known for. The DAC inside the S14 is an ESS Sabre 32-bit chip. Rotel does not say what model ESS chip they use but we can assure you that all of the ESS chips made in the last 5 years have much better distortion and noise numbers than most of the components used to record music in the studio or a live event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/S14_Back.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel S14 Back View\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DAC is able to handle 24-bit\/192KHz from a USB type A flash drive, coaxial, and Toslink connections. The type-B USB computer input can handle 32-bit\/384KHz, MQA and MQA Studio files are also supported. It does not say DSD audio is supported in the specs and that is what we found when we tried to play it from our PC. There is an aptX HD Bluetooth receiver included that supports 24-bit\/48KHz audio at 576K bits a second as well. Streaming from any of your streaming services via the Rotel app or the services app directly will support high-res audio. We know that digital audio can get confusing with all the different bit rates and sampling frequencies but if you have any compatibility questions about the S14, our knowledgeable team here at Audio Advice can answer your questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/S14_Internal.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel S14 Internal View\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotel chose to utilize a class A\/B amplifier in this design and we feel like it was a good choice. The S14’s amplifier section is almost the same as their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rotel-a14mkii-stereo-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eA14MKII Integrated Amp\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a tried and true design. They use a Rotel-built Toroidal transformer, and stiffening capacitors. Rated at 80 W\/Ch at 8 ohms and 150 W\/Ch at 4 ohms this unit will power most of the speakers likely to be paired with it with ample headroom. Knowing that Rotel builds a lot of the internal parts themselves is reassuring. A lot of the streamer\/amplifier manufacturers out there are just putting off-the-shelf class-D modules in their products without any thought to the design and it generally shows in its performance. There are good class-D amplifiers out there but they must be designed meticulously in order for them to compete with traditional class A, A\/B designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the part of the review where the rubber meets the road. For this review, we used the S14 connected via ethernet cable to our router and streamed using our android device since we feel that this is most likely the way it will be used. We also used the Wi-Fi option and did not notice much, if any, degradation in sound quality. We did connect to the Bluetooth receiver of the S14 and it did sound good but understandably not as good as the hardwired connection. This is expected with Bluetooth’s limitations but would be fine for casual listening. We had the S14 connected to a pair of\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/mcintosh-xr50-bookshelf-speakers\"\u003e McIntosh XR50\u003c\/a\u003e stand-mount loudspeakers. These speakers spec at a sensitivity of 81dB which can be a difficult load to drive and the fact that this is an 8-ohm speaker means it is getting the lower 80 W\/Ch power from this amplifier. We would not dare try to put this speaker with an A\/V receiver or cheaper integrated as it would not have the headroom to power them. With the S14 having a larger transformer and stiffening capacitors not found in lesser units means it has quite a bit of headroom to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e \n    \n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/0886443554283?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eListening to the 2014 album Live at HQ, Los Angeles by Legacy Recordings allows us to see how the S14 handles a live recording that has good dynamics and drive. Playing one of our favorite songs off this album “Love hurts” we were able to drive the XR50s to around 83dB and the Rotel S14 kept its composure. This is impressive knowing the low sensitivity of these speakers and only when we pushed the amplifier above this level did we start to hear strain in the highs and the soundstage collapse. At normal listening levels, the soundstage was plenty wide and imaging was pinpoint. This recording is a 24-bit\/44.1KHz live recording\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/vz60rdlzhqdta?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \n    \n\u003cp\u003eAn Album we use quite frequently for our reviews is the 2000 album Sara K. What Matters. This is a Chesky Records release and a good one at that. Chesky is a label that does their recordings in controlled rooms with some of the best equipment and is recorded in live takes. This whole album is a great album to test soundstage, instrument placement, pace, rhythm, and image depth. The musicianship in this album is top notch and the S14 allowed us to hear it. The soundstage was wide, imaging was locked in, and there was a drive to the music. The S14 may not be the last word in pace and rhythm, with an image depth not quite what you will get with good separate components or a higher-end integrated amplifier but for an all-in-one device, it does well. We have heard many DAC designs over the years and Rotel did a good job implementing the internal DAC in the S14. We have heard many integrated DACS in amplifiers that fall very short sonically. While the S14 is not going to compete with a true high-end standalone DAC in micro detail, transparency, image depth, or soundstage width it serves the music well in the S14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/S14_Lifestyle1_Bowers_Black.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel S14\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAfter spending time with the Rotel S14 and putting it through its paces we have been thoroughly impressed. With its Many connection options be it USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, wired network, integrated streaming, and analog input for an analog component like a phono preamp the S14 has you covered. It has a well-built class A\/B power section that has good sonics and ample headroom. Being an all-in-one package the S14 is not going to give you the performance of hand-chosen separate components but what it does give you is a taste of the high-end audio in a package that is both affordable, reliable, and easy to set up and operate all while being in a small form factor. If you are a music lover that is looking to start your audiophile journey, need something simple for a second system, or simply don’t want the fuss of separate components with all the wires and headache, we wholeheartedly recommend the Rotel S14! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288789262420,"sku":"ROTEL:S14-BLK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288789295188,"sku":"ROTEL:S14-SLV","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/s14_silver.jpg?v=1718140957"},{"product_id":"rotel-a10-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A10 MKII Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower supply innovations and critical circuit layout provide physical and electrical separation to lower the noise floor and increase musical dynamics. The multi-tap transformer delivers isolated power to the low-voltage sensitive circuits and the high current amplifier output transistors further isolating the signal paths reducing unwanted distortion. This sound-first design supports fast transients and delivers an expressive, open musical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll analog sources are welcome, with three line-level RCA inputs, and a Moving Magnet compatible Phono stage provided for vinyl lovers. A 1\/8” headphone jack with dedicated headphone amplifier circuit is provided on the front panel for private listening sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intuitive front panel layout includes rotary Bass, Treble, and Balance controls making the A10MKII a joy to use up close, while the included IR remote control, and a motorized analog volume controller extend ease of use to the listening seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser friendly features such as a detachable IEC power cord, two 12V trigger outputs, heavy 5-way speaker binding posts, and auto power off functions ensure compatibility with any installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A10MKII is available in both black and silver colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 50 Watts of robust Class AB power, 8 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving Magnet Phono Stage input for turntable connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 RCA analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Remote Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh current power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288935145556,"sku":"ROTEL:A10MKII-BLK","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288935178324,"sku":"ROTEL:A10MKII-SLV","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/a10mkii_black.jpg?v=1718141406"},{"product_id":"rotel-a11-mkii-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel A11 MKII Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive Rotel power supply innovations and critical circuit layout provide physical and electrical separation to lower the noise floor and increase musical dynamics. The A11MKII’s multi-tap transformer delivers power to sensitive low-voltage circuits and the high current amplifier output stage independently, isolating the signal path from noise and reducing unwanted distortion. This sound-first design supports fast transients and delivers an expressive, open musical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth analog and digital sources are welcome, with three line-level RCA inputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs, a Moving Magnet Phono stage, and aptXTM HD Bluetooth. A 1\/8” headphone jack with dedicated headphone amplifier circuit is provided on the front panel for private listening sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe intuitive front panel layout includes Bass, Treble, and Balance rotary controls and source input selection ensuring the A11MKII is personal and a pleasure to operate up close. The included IR remote drives a motorized analog volume controller for ease of use at the listening position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUser friendly features such as a detachable IEC power cord, two 12V trigger outputs, heavy 5-way speaker binding posts, and signal sensing auto power on\/off functions ensure compatibility with any installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A11MKII is available in both black and silver colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 50 Watts of robust Class AB power, 8 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Instruments premium 32-bit\/384kHz Digital to Analog Converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving Magnet Phono Stage input for turntable connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 RCA analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless aptX™ HD and AAC Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Remote Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288939700308,"sku":"ROTEL:A11MKII-BLK","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288939733076,"sku":"ROTEL:A11MKII-SLV","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/a11mkii_black.jpg?v=1718141420"},{"product_id":"rotel-cd11-mkii-cd-transport-black","title":"Rotel CD11 MKII","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital to Analog conversion is handled by a premium Texas Instruments PCM5102A 32-bit\/384kHz DAC feeding custom-tuned digital low pass filter circuits. This sound-first design renders music on a large, open sound stage with exceptional details, precision, and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA linear power supply provides isolated outputs to the CD motor control circuit and critical audio circuits reducing noise and distortion presenting even the smallest of details from your CD collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntuitive CD control functions on the front panel and included remote control ensure simple operation. The front panel graphic display shows playback status and disc metadata information including the title and artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital coaxial output allows the CD11MKII to be utilized as a Disc Transport. A rear panel 12V trigger input and RS232 connector allows seamless integration into even the most complex systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD11MKII is available in both black and silver colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth tray loading CD mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs including RCA analog and Coaxial digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Instruments premium 32-bit\/384kHz Digital to Analog Converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS232 and 12V trigger input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel display and IR 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driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRotel’s new RMB-1585MKII 5-channel amplifier continues our heritage of producing high powered, audiophile performance amplifiers for multi-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Rotel's updated MKII design architecture, the RMB-1585MKII incorporates both circuit and component upgrades in the power supply and amplifier stages to delivering ultra-low distortion, signal isolation, and high-gain output power efficiently packaged in a single, multi-channel amplifier chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RMB-1585MKII delivers unparalleled performance with 5-channels of Rotel Class AB amplification rated at 210 Watts per channel into 8 ohms and an impressive 340 Watts per channel into 4 ohms with all channels driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RMB-1585MKII is available in both black and silver colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41288970371156,"sku":"ROTEL:RMB1585-MKII-BLK","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41288970403924,"sku":"ROTEL:RMB1585-MKII-SLV","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/layer_2_159_2.jpg?v=1718141519"},{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1587-7-channel-home-theater-amplifier-black","title":"Rotel RMB-1587 MKII 7 Channel Home Theater Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotel’s new RMB-1587MKII 7-channel amplifier continues our heritage of producing high powered, perfectionist amplifiers for multi-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Rotel's MKII design architecture, the RMB-1587MKII incorporates significant circuit and component upgrades in both the power supply and amplifier stages achieving ultra-low distortion, signal isolation, and high-gain output power efficiently packaged in a single, multi-channel amplifier chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiffering from multi-channel amplifiers whose output drops when driving multiple channels simultaneously, the RMB-1587MKII delivers all 7 channels of Class AB amplification at 155 Watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 250 Watts per channel into 4 ohms with all channels driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RMB-1587MKII is available in both black and silver 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Started by Mr. Tomoki “Tac” Tachikawa, the company began modifying televisions from the US to work in the Japanese market. After a company reorganization in 1961, Rotel went into the audio OEM business. After years of perfecting in-house designs, the company decided to go into business under its own name to make high-end but affordable audio. Rotel knew that there were a lot of products out there in the ’70s that were marketed on features instead of sound quality. Instead of following that trend, they focused on three basic principles: musical accuracy, build quality, and affordability. Rotel knew there was a market for audio products that performed admirably and did not cost a fortune. Designing and building many parts in-house allowed them to do just that. Several generations later, Rotel is still manufacturing high-quality, great-sounding products built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/RAS_5000_black_01.png\" alt=\"Rotel RAS-5000 Amplified Streamer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the success of their first fully \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/components\/integrated-amps\"\u003eintegrated streaming amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e in the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rotel-s14-integrated-network-streamer\"\u003e Rotel S14\u003c\/a\u003e, Rotel knew they wanted to up the performance with their next model. The RAS-5000 is a full-featured streaming amplifier that combines this technology with a “separates” quality amplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eRotel has many years of experience making \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/components\/stereo-amps?brand=260\"\u003eamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Their designs have been the hallmark of affordable, high-quality amplification. The RAS-5000 uses a Rotel-manufactured large oversized toroidal power transformer and a full bank of stiffening capacitors. These components ensure that the rated power is met while having extra power in reserve for more complex or dynamic music passages. This gives peace of mind, knowing that any realistic volume will not tax the amplifier nor put undue stress on your speakers due to amplifier clipping or distortion. Rated at 140 Watts\/ch at 8 ohms and 220 Watts\/ch at 4 ohms, there is plenty of power available for any speaker system likely to be paired with the RAS-5000. This also gives scalability because you could have a smaller apartment system right now, but should you move to a larger room, the RAS-5000 will have no problem moving to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\/tower-speakers\"\u003elarger speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. The RAS-5000 also has a single separate subwoofer RCA jack, should you want or need to add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\/subwoofers\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e to the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/home-theater-subwoofer-placement-options\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Subwoofer Placement Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/how-to-setup-calibrate-subwoofer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/RAS-5000_Back.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of Rotel RAS-5000 Amplified Streamer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s world of digital music, you need a component that can handle the various delivery methods people use for their content. Apple AirPlay, Chromecast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, and Roon are all invited to the party. This allows you to use your phone, iPad, or PC\/Mac to control the music playback, sending the data to the RAS-5000 for processing through the network. This lets you use the same apps you use for on-the-go listening with the RAS-5000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eRotel does offer its own app to use when you want to listen to internet radio (through Airable), and most importantly, this gives users the ability to have direct access to Qobuz high-resolution streams. This is very important as Qobuz has yet to come out with its own “connect” app to allow direct connection to your network. While most people will connect the RAS-5000 through their favorite streaming apps directly, having a dedicated easy-to-use app through the RAS-5000 will give even more usability options for getting your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor music stored locally, Rotel has you covered. With a PC\/USB type-B input (up to 24-bit\/384kHz), you can connect your desktop, laptop, or Mac to the RAS-5000 and use its internal DAC to process your music from the player app of choice (Windows PCs need to install the Rotel Driver for this function). Also, there is a USB type-A connector should you have an external hard drive or flash drive with music files.\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/DSC06885.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel RAS-5000 Amplified Streamer in silver on a console table between two small plants\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving Bluetooth included is an essential feature for many people who want a method to connect their devices that is both quick and easy. While it will not have the quality of a network or wired connection, the performance will still be excellent and should be fine for casual listening or party situations. The RAS-5000 supports traditional Bluetooth, AAC, and aptX™ HD Bluetooth audio streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eFor the people who have extensive CD collections and a good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/components\/cd-players\"\u003eCD player\u003c\/a\u003e or anything with a legacy digital output, Rotel thought about you, too. With Toslink and coax digital inputs (up to 24-bit\/192kHz), the RAS-5000 can adapt to any digital source component using the internal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/components\/dacs\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e to improve the sound. If you have a CD player with an excellent internal DAC or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/all-turntables\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e in your system, the auxiliary RCA inputs will allow you to connect these sources. This is good news, seeing that the compact disk is going through its renaissance, much like vinyl, which has been growing in popularity for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eHDMI eARC has become a preferred way to connect a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater\/televisions\"\u003etelevision\u003c\/a\u003e to your audio system. This will allow the RAS-5000 to be controlled by the television for power, volume, and mute. you can easily connect an HDMI cable between the television and the RAS-5000 for a high-quality two-channel audio option. This connection is faster and more capable than an optical connection. But remember, if you have an older television with only an optical output option, the RAS-5000 has that too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/RAS-5000_Lifestyle5.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel RAS-5000 Amplified Streamer in black on a console cabinet underneath a tv with speakers on either side\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUnboxing the RAS-5000, we were shown that Rotel protects its units in shipping and that the packaging is well thought out and executed. Taking it out of the box, we looked at the overall build quality and front panel layout of the RAS-5000. The build quality is the standard Rotel quality, having a great fit and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003cp\u003eThe front panel is well laid out with a simplified look that allows us easy access to the settings. Using the controls under the volume button, we could easily navigate the settings on the screen, allowing us to set up the network, streaming settings, and audio settings. The input buttons are on the front panel under the display and have one button for each input, which is a nice touch and easy to navigate. The standby power button on the left of the front panel has a quality feel to it as well as the volume adjustment knob on the right. The rear panel connections are well-spaced and allow us easy access to our audio and network connections. The remote control for the RAS-5000 is laid out the same as the Rotel S14 we reviewed, so we were very familiar with the layout of the buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e \n    \n\u003cp\u003eConnecting the RAS-5000 to our network was either a network cable or a straightforward WiFi setup away and allowed us to connect to the unit with our Roon setup for testing. This was as simple as going into the Roon settings and finding the Rotel on the streaming output menu. The last step was to connect our speaker cables to the excellent quality binding posts that accept banana or spade connectors, and we were ready to do some listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/roon-everything-need-know\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoon: Everything You Need to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNirvana’s 1993 album “In Utero 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe”  is a classic album from the 90s that is always a fun and exciting listening experience. Bob Weston took the helm at mastering this edition and seemed to have done an excellent job. On the Rotel RAS-5000, this album came alive and allowed us to hear the excitement in this album. The RAS-5000 has the power to bring music alive with about any speaker out there that is in the Rotel’s price class. The bass was tight and clean, with the punch that high-powered solid-state is known for. The midrange brought vocals to life and let the guitars show their detail without any grain or brightness associated with lesser amplifiers. High frequencies were smooth yet detailed, allowing us to hear Dave Grohl’s dynamic drum work. The internal streamer and DAC inside the RAS-5000 had good detail while keeping things smooth and musical. Yes, you could spend more on a separate DAC and beat this performance, but that would go against the whole design goals for this amplifier. This is designed to be a one-and-done solution for folks who don’t want the complexity and cables associated with separate components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/y6x0dqvaswhfc?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"600\" height=\"140\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003cp\u003eBlack Puma’s 2023 album “Chronicles of a Diamond” is an excellent sit-back and chill type of album. We chose this album not only because it represents some of the new music coming out today but also because it represents the type of recordings that are popular today. These newer albums are dynamically limited and cranked up to the limit in the mastering process. This allows us to see how this RAS-5000 handles a “loudness war” type of recording since most users of stereo equipment today will run into such recordings. Even though the album itself is a loud recording with some parts that almost sound clipped, the RAS-5000 kept its composure fully, letting us enjoy the music. The song “Mrs. Postman” has a great rhythm section and vibe that sounded great on the Rotel. The vocals had clarity and drive, and the Bass was punchy and detailed without losing the natural tone. The imaging was solid, and the soundstage was as wide as the music let it be. Again, in its price class, the RAS-5000 is only beaten handily by much more expensive and complex systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/k8ywsehd74sia?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"600\" height=\"140\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/RAS-5000_Lifestyle2.jpg\" alt=\"Rotel RAS-5000 Amplified Streamer on a cabinet next to a speaker on a stand\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone looking for a simple all-in-one amplifier that handles all of your digital music needs, has a legacy RCA input for a phono preamp or CD player, and is easy to set up and use, the Rotel RAS-5000 hits all the right notes. Rotel’s high build quality with a very powerful class A\/B amplifier section opens up the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\"\u003espeaker\u003c\/a\u003e selection possibilities. It has more than enough power for about any speaker you choose at this price level. We really liked our time with the Rotel RAS-5000, and we would recommend anyone looking for a simple-to-use streaming integrated amplifier to give it a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re planning your home theater or media room, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design\"\u003eHome Theater Design page\u003c\/a\u003e, where we have everything Home Theater related, including our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-theater-design#designer\"\u003eFREE Home Theater Design Tool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/contact-us\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. Or simply visit one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/about\/locations\"\u003eworld-class showrooms\u003c\/a\u003e to experience speakers, projectors, TVs, and everything in between for yourself before you make a purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advice has been in the industry since 1978, and throughout the years, we’ve developed a team of professionals who live and breathe all things audio and video. We spend countless hours testing and reviewing every product we sell to ensure it meets our extremely high-quality standards. With our state-of-the-art home theater audio lab, we can become product experts and provide our customers with in-depth, honest feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Audio Advice, you’re buying from a trusted seller since 1978. We offer \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping, Free Returns, Lifetime Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The internal headphone amplifier is powered by a custom in-house manufactured, shielded toroidal transformer with high current drivers to deliver dynamics with an ultra-low distortion of \u0026lt;0.004%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eSupport for Low and High Impedance Headphones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\t\n\t\u003cp\u003eVariable user selectable headphone gain levels of High, Medium and Low ensures support for low and high impedance headphones through convenient front panel 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single ended headphone connectors. Volume attenuation is controlled by an audiophile grade NJW1195A analog controller delivering precise steps as refined as 0.5dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFlexibility of Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\t\n\t\u003cp\u003eThe DX-3 also functions as a standalone DAC and fully functional Preamplifier via XLR Balanced and RCA outputs. 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