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Reference audio systems deserve reference audio equipment. Rotel’s RC-1590MKII reference preamplifier renders audio with natural expression, an open sound stage and dynamic clarity. Analog, Digital, Bluetooth and Turntable sources are supported by a bespoke acoustic tuning process inviting you to bring your favorite music allowing the RC-1590MKII to immerse you.
Reference audio systems deserve reference audio equipment. The Rotel RC-1590MKII is exactly that -- a reference preamplifier rendering analog and digital sources with natural expression in a wide and open sound stage in stunning clarity.
The heart of the RC-1590MKII begins with the power supply featuring dual in-house manufacture toroidal transformers. The transformers are physically and electrically isolated supplying dedicated analog and digital supply voltages to all critical circuits through low ESR slit-foil capacitors eliminating unwanted distortion and an extremely low noise floor.
Digital source inputs are processed utilizing an audiophile grade Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz Digital to Audio Converter (DAC) with custom engineered, proprietary acoustically tuned external output filter circuits rendering even the finest details with exceptional clarity and exact positioning.
Analog signal paths feature DIRECT-PATH bypass modes eliminating unnecessary circuits maintaining signal integrity and further eliminating unwanted noise and distortion drawing you even closer and immersing you in the music.
The RC-1590MKII supports a full array of inputs ensuring connection to your favorite sources including a Moving Magnet Phono input for vinyl lovers, Analog, Digital, XLR Balanced, high quality aptXTM and AAC wireless Bluetooth, and PC-USB (32-bit/384kHz) supporting MQA unfolding and rendering as well as certified Roon Tested.
Dual RCA and XLR output connection provide the ultimate flexibility including bi-amplification installations. A subwoofer output is also included.
The RC-1590MKII proudly continues Rotel’s 60-year legacy and heritage with our ongoing promises of performance, value, and unwavering commitment to quality. Authentic, engaging, and spacious – the RC-1590MKII proudly represents this iconic brand.
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Features:
- Stereo preamplifier with digital and analog inputs to handle a variety of music sources
- Premium Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz digital to analog converter
- Dual custom-built toroidal transformers provide isolated power supplies for analog and digital signal paths
- Frequency response: 10-100,000 Hz (line inputs, ±0.1dB); 20-20,000 Hz (phono input, ±0.2dB); 20-20,000 Hz (digital inputs, ±0.5dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 117 dB (line); 80 dB (phono); 117 dB (digital)
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.002%
- Support for MQA and MQA Studio files
- Roon tested
- Dimmable front-panel display
- Remote control
Connections:
- 4 unbalanced stereo RCA inputs
- dedicated phono input for turntables with moving magnet cartridges
- Balanced stereo XLR input
- 3 optical digital and 3 coaxial digital inputs (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
- USB Type-B input for connecting a computer (PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution)
- USB Type-A port on front panel handles audio signals from an iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®
- Dual stereo RCA preamp outputs
- Dual stereo XLR outputs
- 1 optical digital and 1 coaxial digital audio output
- Dual mono RCA subwoofer outputs
- Dront-panel 3.5mm headphone output
- Rotel Link input/output
- allows connected Rotel products to communicate with each other and be controlled via the Rotel app
- 3.5mm IR input
- Dual 3.5mm 12-volt trigger outputs
- Ethernet port connects the amp to your home network for software updates and integration with 3rd-party control systems
- RS-232 port for use with home automation control systems, like Crestron
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Specifications:
Dimensions (W × H × D)431 × 144 × 348mm
17" × 5.7" × 13.9"Front Panel Height3U / 132.6mm (5.25")Power Requirements120V, 60HzPower Consumption45WStandby Power Consumption<0.5WNet Weight10.1kg (22.27bs.)BTU Rating78 BTU/hTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)(20Hz–20kHz) <0.002%Frequency ResponseLine Level Inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz (+0dB, +0.1dB)Digital Inputs: 20Hz - 20kHz (0±0.5dB, Max)Phono Input: 20Hz - 20kHz (+0.3dB, -0.2dB)S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)
Line Level Inputs (RCA): 117dBLine Level Inputs (XLR): 115dBDigital Inputs: 108dBPhono Input: 80dBIntermodulation Distortion(60Hz:7kHz, 4:1)<0.002%Input SensitivityLine Level Inputs (RCA): 150mVLine Level Inputs (XLR): 250mVDigital Inputs: 0dBFsPhono Input (MM): 2.5mVInput ImpedanceLine Level Inputs (RCA): 100kΩLine Level Inputs (XLR): 100kΩDigital Inputs: 75ΩPhono Input (MM): 47kΩ
Input OverloadLine Level Inputs (RCA): 4VLine Level Inputs (XLR): 5.5VPhono Input: 64mVOutput LevelUnbalanced (RCA): 1VBalanced (XLR): 2VChannel SeparationLine Level Inputs (RCA): >85dBLine Level Inputs (XLR): >75dBPhono Input: >85dBTone Controls±10dB at 100Hz / 10kHzPreout Level1.65 V (at - 20 dB)Coax/Optical Digital Input SignalsLPCM (Up to 24-bit/192kHz)PC-USBUSB Audio Class 1 (up to 24-bit/96kHz)
USB Audio Class 2 (up to 32-bit/384kHz)*Driver installation requiredMQA and MQA Studio (up to 24-bit/384kHz )Roon Tested
