Rotel : RC-1590 MKII (BLACK)
Stereo Preamplifier
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 positing.
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.
Specification
Model | RC 1590 MKII |
Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.002% |
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz : 7k Hz, 4:1) | < 0.002% |
Input Sensitivity / Impedance Phono Input (MM) Line Level Inputs (RCA) Line Level Inputs (XLR) |
2.5 mV / 47k ohms |
Input Overload Phono Input Line Level Inputs (RCA) Line Level Inputs (XLR) |
64 mV 4 V 5.5 V |
Output Level Line Level (RCA) Balance (XLR) |
1 V 2 V |
Frequency Response Phono Input Line Level Inputs (RCA) Line Level Inputs (XLR) |
20 Hz-20k Hz (+0.3 dB, -0.2 dB) 10 Hz-100k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) 10 Hz-100k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) |
Tone Controls Bass Treble |
±10 dB at 100 Hz ±10 dB at 10k Hz |
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted) Phono Input Line Level Inputs (RCA) Line Level Inputs (XLR) |
80 dB 117 dB 115 dB |
Channel Separation Phono Input Line Level Inputs (RCA) Line Level Inputs (XLR) |
> 85 dB > 85 dB > 75 dB |
Digital Section Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20k Hz (0 ± 0.5 dB, Max) |
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted) | 108 dB |
Input Sensitivity/Impedance | 0 dBFs / 75 ohms |
Preamplifier Output Level | 1.65 V (at - 20 dB) |
Coaxial/Optical Digital Signals | SPDIF LPCM (up to 24-bit / 192k Hz ) |
PC-USB | USB Audio Class 1.0 (up to 24-bit / 96k Hz ) USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 32-bit / 384k Hz )* *Driver installation required MQA and MQA Studio (up to 24-bit / 384k Hz ) Roon Tested |
Power Requirements Europe USA |
230 V, 50 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz |
Standby Power Consumption | < 0.5 watts |
BTU (4 ohms, 1/8 power) | 78 BTU/h |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 431 x 144 x 348 mm 17 x 5 11/16 x 13 7/9 in |
Front Panel Height | 10.1 kg, 22.27 lbs. |
Weight (net) | 8.4 kg, 18.5 lbs. |