ROTEL RA-1592 MK II (Black)
Whether a seasoned audiophile or casual listener, the time has never been better to be a music lover. A near limitless supply of music is at our fingertips accessible via streaming, digital mediums, classic vinyl and more.
Rotel 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.
The 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.
Utilizing Rotel’s best-in-class preamplifier topology and awardwinning power amplifier technology, the RA-1592MKII is a nocompromise, 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.
The 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.
The RA-1592KII is certified Roon Tested delivering the best experience using Roon software so you can just enjoy the music.
Selectable A-B speaker outputs, RS232, Ethernet and 12V triggers ensure seamless integration with control systems.
Convenience, performance and value - the RA-1592MKII delivers.
The RA-1592MKII delivers 200 Watts of Class AB output into 8 ohm speakers supporting your favorite analog, digital, XLR, aptXTM and AAC Wireless Bluetooth, PC-USB with MQA and Moving Magnet Phono stage inputs. The audiophile grade 32-bit/384kHz DAC and precisely tuned circuits delivers an unprecedented sound stage with exacting positioning.
Features
MQA Unfolding and Rendering
The RA-1592MKII supports MQA unfolding and rendering revealing every detail of the audio bringing the listener closer to the original musical recording. File playback up to 24-bit/384kHz is supported via the PCUSB source input.
Precise Digital to Analog Conversion
The Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz Digital to Analog converter brings music to life with stunning clarity delivering the subtle details of the audio maintaining critical rhythm and timing utilizing custom engineered, tuned output filter circuits.
Class AB Linear Amplification
The array of 20 high current linear output transistors are powered by Rotel’s in-house manufactured oversized toroidal transformer feeding a bank of 4 low ESR slit-foil storage capacitors for controlled deep bass energy and accuracy of the music at all listening levels to even the most demanding loudspeakers.
Enveloping Sound Stage
The RA-1592MKII surrounds the listener with music in a wide, deep sound stage and exacting position of vocals and instruments.
Roon Convenience
Roon software provides easy access to a near limitless catalog of online music. The RA-1592MKII is Roon Tested ensuring the highest level of compatibility with Roon delivering the best possible user experience.
Exceptional Musical Performance
Utilizing the latest digital and analog technologies the RA-1592MKII signal paths utilize isolated power eliminating unwanted noise and distortion delivering exceptional musical performance for all genre of music regardless of the listening environment or source type.
Specification
Maximum Power Output | 350W/Ch (4Ω) |
Continuous Power Output | 200 watts/ch (8 ohms) |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.008% |
Frequency Response | Line Level Inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz, ±0.5dB Digital Inputs: 10Hz - 90kHz, ±2dB Phono Input: 20Hz - 20kHz, ±0.5dB |
Damping Factor | (20 Hz - 20k Hz, 8 ohms) |
Input Sensitivity / Impedance | |
S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted) | Line Level Inputs: 100dB Digital Inputs: 100dB Phono Input: 80dB |
Power Requirements | 230V, 50Hz |
Power Consumption | 400W |
Standby Power Consumption | <0.5W |
Intermodulation Distortion (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1) | <0.03% |
Damping Factor | 300 |
Input Sensitivity | Line Level Inputs (RCA): 340mV Line Level Inputs (XLR): 540mV Digital Inputs: 0 dBfs Phono Input (MM): 5.2mV |
Input Impedance | Line Level Inputs (RCA): 100kΩ Line Level Inputs (XLR): 100kΩ Digital Inputs: 75Ω Phono Input (MM): 47kΩ |
Input Overload | Line Level Inputs (RCA): 3.5V Line Level Inputs (XLR): 5.5V Phono Input: 52mV |
Preout Level | 1.9V |
Output Impedance | 100Ω |
PC-USB | USB Audio Class 1 (up to 24-bit/192kHz) USB Audio Class 2 (up to 32-bit/384kHz) *Driver installation required MQA and MQA Studio (up to 24-bit/384kHz ) Roon Tested |
Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals | SPDIF LPCM (Up to 24-bit/192kHz) |
Dimensions (W × H × D) | 431 × 144 × 425mm 17" × 5.7" × 16" |
Front Panel Height | 3U / 132.6mm (5.25") |
Net Weight | 17.63kg (38.87lbs.) |
BTU Rating (4Ω, 1/8th power) | 1239 BTU/h |