Rotel RA-1572 Integrated Amplifier MKII

RA-1572

The RA-1572 combines proven analog design with sophisticated digital circuits to bring all of your sources to life with amazing fidelity.

Long recognized as a central component in superb yet cost-effective music systems, the integrated amplifiers job has evolved substantially as many music-lovers have migrated to digital sources. The RA-1572 is one of the best examples of melding classic analog design with contemporary digital circuits to bring all of your sources to life with surpassing fidelity.

As typical of Rotel amplifiers, the RA-1572s circuitry draws on a high capacity power supply based on a Rotel custom designed and in-house manufactured oversized toroidal transformer. In addition to providing an abundance of voltage and current for all operating stages, the transformers toroidal shape helps prevent stray radiation patterns from corrupting audio signals as they pass through adjacent circuit stages.

Subsequent power supply segments built with tight-tolerance parts including T-Network capacitors provide the exact voltage and current requirements to ensure stress-free signal reproduction.

The RA-1572s input section is substantially more flexible than that found in most integrated amplifiers. In recognition of the predominance of digital sources available today, the RA-1572 has a built-in state of the art 32-bit/768kHz AKM digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and analog stages of the highest quality. The DAC and surrounding circuitry supports a vast array of source inputs including DSD capable PC-USB (32-bit/384kHz). A front panel USB input is provided for easy connection of a wide variety of music storage devices including Apple iPods, iPhones, and iPads. The Bluetooth input supports aptX for superior performance with compatible devices. In addition, two each coaxial (RCA) and optical (TOSlink) inputs provide easy connections for LPCM music sources including popular streaming devices with up to 24-bit word lengths sampled at 192 kHz. Importantly, it is possible to fix the level and set an auto-on option with digital inputs for use with devices that provide their own volume control for convenient hands-off use. Analog inputs include a pair of balanced XLR connectors in addition to conventional RCA jacks.

The Class AB output stage uses discrete devices to ensure precise reproduction of all signals regardless of origin with virtually any loudspeaker. The power output, conservatively rated at a robust 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms, is substantial as it is a continuous both channels driven simultaneously rating fully in keeping with real-world requirements and Rotels tradition of providing extraordinary value. A mono subwoofer output is also provided.

User conveniences include two 12-volt triggers to control on/off operation of other components, a highly visible VFD display for set-up, internet-based software updates, as well as RS232 and IP control capabilities.

 

2 x 120 Watts of robust 
Class AB power

iOS control App

Moving magnet
phono input for
turntable connection

Bluetooth with aptX

AKM premium 
32-bit/768kHz Digital
to Analog Converter

DIMENSIONS (W × H × D)
431 × 144 × 358mm
17" × 5.7" × 14.1"
FRONT PANEL HEIGHT
3U / 132.6mm (5.25")
 
POWER REQUIREMENTS
120V, 60Hz
 
POWER CONSUMPTION
400W
 
STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION

 
NET WEIGHT
13kg (29lbs.)
 
BTU RATING (4, 1/8th power)
810 BTU/h

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1)


 
DAMPING FACTOR
300
 
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 minimum
 
INPUT SENSITIVITY
Line Level Inputs (RCA): 270mV
Line Level Inputs (XLR): 440mV
Phono Input (MM): 2.1mV
INPUT IMPEDANCE
Line Level Inputs (RCA): 100k
Line Level Inputs (XLR): 100k
Digital Inputs: 75
Phono Input (MM): 47k
 
INPUT OVERLOAD
Line Level Inputs (RCA): 4V
Line Level Inputs (XLR): 5.5V
Phono Input: 32mV
 
PREOUT LEVEL
1.5V
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
470
 
TONE CONTROLS
±10dB at 100Hz / 10kHz
 
COAX/OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT SIGNALS
LPCM (Up to 24-bit/192kHz)
 
PC-USB
USB Audio Class 1 (up to 24/96)
USB Audio Class 2 (up to 32/384)*
*Driver installation required
DSD and DoP support.Variant: Black