Rotel RA-1572 MKII BK Integrated Amplifier

The large, custom-made transformer inside Rotel's RA-1572 MkII delivers 120 watts of clean power. A rugged integrated amplifier for a solid sound system The Rotel RA-1572 MkII makes some improvements on the original RA-1572 , which is an excellent integrated amplifier in its own right. First, let's look at what stays the same: it provides 120 watts of clean power to drive one or two pairs of speakers - thanks to a custom-designed toroidal power transformer - and a front-panel layout that's easy to understand and operate. There are plenty of inputs for connecting sources, and built-in Bluetooth for convenient music streaming. Now for the changes. The MkII features a premium Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz DAC that converts incoming digital signals to analog with precision and clarity. And it can now decode audiophile-quality MQA and MQA Studio files. Improvements to the power supply and amplifier gain stages further refine this model's already remarkable performance. Convenient connections The RA-1572 MkII offers an array of analog and digital inputs. There are four analog RCA inputs on the back panel, including a phono stage for connecting a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge. And the balanced XLR input helps you get the best possible sound with a compatible source component, like Rotel's matching RCD-1572 CD player. The integrated amp's premium DAC ensures clear, precise sound from all your digital sources. There are two optical and coaxial inputs apiece and a rear-panel USB Type-B port for connecting a PC ( Note: On the MkII, this port is not compatible with DSD files ). A USB Type-A port on the front panel handles audio signals from your iPod?, iPhone?, or iPad?. And there are a wealth of control options, including an IR input, RS-232 port, and dual 12-volt trigger outputs. A proprietary 3.5mm Rotel Link input/output allows connected Rotel products to communicate with each other and be controlled via the Rotel app. An Ethernet port lets you connect t