Rotel RC-1570 Pre Amplifier - Black

The RC-1570 stereo preamplifier, a blend of cutting-edge digital circuitry and classic analogue stages, is the latest example of Rotel’s audio perfectionism.
Beneath the clean lines and user-friendly fascia of the RC-1570 lies highly sophisticated engineering. The use of separate components ensures the best possible fidelity, since each device is optimised for its role in the sound reproduction chain. And both analogue and digital sources have been given equal consideration as today’s listener may well have several digital sources but also enjoy legacy formats like vinyl.
A premium onboard Wolfson stereo Digital-to-Analogue Converter handles critical conversion from digital data to continuous analogue waveforms beautifully, with results far superior to using your digital device’s onboard DAC. Four digital inputs (two coax and two optical) plus the rear PC-USB handle digital sources up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution. The four inputs are ideal for sources such as TVs, set-top boxes or Blu-ray players. While the PC-USB input means you can listen to music stored on your computer on the best speakers in the house. A Bluetooth dongle is even included to enable wireless streaming from smartphones and tablets via a front USB input. On the analogue side, inputs include balanced XLR connectors (perfect for connecting the RCD-1570 via its XLR outputs) in addition to four pairs of conventional RCA inputs. Any vinyl lovers will appreciate the inclusion of a moving magnet phono stage. XLR and single-ended outputs are provided, as are two 12 volt triggers to control on/off operation of an amplifier and/or other components and RS-232 on a standard DB-9 connector. The result is an extremely flexible preamplifier.
Continuing the use of specifically chosen, discrete components, a large toroidal transformer and regulated power supply ensures stable current and voltage requirements to all stages under dynamic conditions. Premium circuit components have been selected only after extensive listening evaluations. And careful routing of all low-level signals has been practised to ensure impressive signal-to-noise levels. The result is effortless musical dynamics, impressive detail and scale.
The RC-1570 fuses the old and the new perfectly. That’s because Rotel has been designing and manufacturing high-performance components for dedicated enthusiasts for more than 50 years. Those decades of experience, along with precise and efficient in-house manufacturing, are fully evident when you listen to Rotel separates. As countless reviewers have testified over the years, they rival and frequently exceed the performance of much higher-priced offerings.
In short, the RC-1570 is tremendous value and the perfect upgrade for owners of older analogue-only preamplifiers.

Features

CD, Tuner, Aux 1, Aux 2, XLR input
Phono input for moving magnet
Wolfson premium 24-bit/192 kHz DAC
Digital inputs (2x coax, 2x optical), one front panel USB (Bluetooth dongle supplied), and one PC-USB rear panel input for up to 24-bit/192kHz
Fixed gain volume option (DAC/amp) configures a fixed volume level for a specified input level for Aux 1, Coax 1, Optical 1, PC-USB or USB
Two pairs of RCA outputs
One pair of XLR outputs
Balance controls
Headphone jack

Analogue Section
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.004% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Intermodulation Distortion: < 0.004% at V output (60 Hz : 7 kHz, 4:1)
Sensitivity: Phono 2.5 mV; Line Level 150 mV (RCA), 300 mV (XLR)
Impedance: Phono 47 kΩ; Line Level 24 kΩ (RCA), 100 kΩ (XLR)
Overload: Phono 65 mV; Line Level 4.3 V
Output Level: 1 V (RCA); 2 V (XLR)
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Frequency Response (± 0.3 dB): Phono 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Line Level 4 Hz - 100 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: Phono 80 dB; Line Level 110 dB
Tone Controls: Treble ± 10 dB at 10 kHz; Bass ± 10 dB at 100 Hz
Digital Section
Frequency Response (± 3 dB): 10 Hz - 95 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (IHF A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance: 0 dBf/75 ohms
Coaxial/Optical Digital Signals: SPDIF LPCM (up to 192 kHz 24-bit)
PC-USB: USB Audio Class 1 (up to 96 kHz 24-bit); USB Audio Class 2 (up to 192 kHz 24-bit)
PC-USB File Decoding: Plays all file types supported by PC software player up to 24-bit 192kHz
General
Power Requirements: 230 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption: 25 watts; < 0.5 watts (Standby)
Dimensions: 431 (W) x 320 (D) x 99 (H) mm
Weight: 7.0 kg

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