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Key Features
The Rotel RC-1590 MKII Stereo Pre-Amplifier presents you with a full platter of audiophile-grade inputs, ready to take on virtually anything in your home listening arsenal. Low-noise, low-loss components ensure that from wireless to analogue, XLR and Moving Magnet vinyl, you’ll be sure that your audio convenience is met with stunning levels of clarity and performance.
Product Ref: 230679
Starting where it matters most, the Rotel RC-1590 MKII Stereo Pre-Amplifier offers a plethora of source inputs. Reference quality components for all encompassing immersion, Rotel have incorporated in-house manufactured transformers with an extremely low noise floor, complimented by high efficiency low ESR capacitors, virtually eliminating distortion during use. Further improving noise reduction, DIRECT-PATH bypass modes circumnavigate analogue signals around unnecessarily long circuits paths to maintain the quality and integrity of your music.
Ensuring that your music maintains high quality across digital sources on the other hand, the Rotel RC-1590 MKII uses premium Texas Instruments designed 32-bit converters supported by custom engineered external output filters. The result is a wide sound stage without the loss of precision in even the finest of details.
The RC-1590 MKII incorporated a Texas Instruments 32-bit / 384 kHz Digital to Audio Converter, maintaining signature precision and clarity throughout the sound stage.
Rest assured that the Rotel RC-1590 MKII can offer high quality wireless connectivity, with hassle free high fidelity levels of Bluetooth, featuring aptX™ and AAC technology.
The Rotel RC-1590 MKII features a Moving Magnet (MM) Phono input to make connection for vinyl lovers quick and easy without the need for additional separates.
Fully certified and compatible with Roon software via a 32-bit/384kHz PC-USB connection, the Rotel RC-1590 MKII is ready to be a platform for your audiophile grade digital library.
Experience authentic levels of studio detail using advanced file decoding methods. The Rotel RC-1590 MKII is fully equipped to support MQA compatible sources; hear more than ever before.
After all is said and done, the key aspect of any pre-amplifier is its connectivity. The Rotel RC-1590 MKII Stereo Pre-amplifier can be easily integrated into a wide range of refined HiFi configurations, including dual RCA and balanced XLR outputs for stunningly high quality bi-wire connections, digital sources, integrated Moving Magnet Phono, high fidelity Bluetooth, headphone connection, USB playback, as well as MQA rendering and Roon compatibility through PC-USB. With included remote control and signal detection, the can easily be controlled in tandem with the rest of your setup. Building on over 60 years of experience, Rotel have committed to a high grade performance. Immerse yourself in the unwavering sound.
Phono Input (MM) | 2.5 mV / 47k ohms |
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Line Level Inputs (RCA) | 150 mV / 100k ohms |
Line Level Inputs (XLR) | 250 mV / 100k ohms |
Phono Input (MM) | 64 mV |
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Line Level Inputs (RCA) | 4 V |
Line Level Inputs (XLR) | 5.5 V |
Line Level (RCA) | 1 V |
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Balance (XLR) | 2 V |
Phono Input (MM) | 20 Hz-20k Hz (+0.3 dB, -0.2 dB) |
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Line Level Inputs (RCA) | 10 Hz-100k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) |
Line Level Inputs (XLR) | 10 Hz-100k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) |
Bass | ±10 dB at 100 Hz |
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Treble | ±10 dB at 10k Hz |
Phono Input (MM) | 80 dB |
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Line Level Inputs (RCA) | 117 dB |
Line Level Inputs (XLR) | 115 dB |
Phono Input (MM) | > 85 dB |
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Line Level Inputs (RCA) | > 85 dB |
Line Level Inputs (XLR) | > 75 dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion, (20 Hz-20k Hz) | < 0.002 |
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Intermodulation Distortion, (60 Hz : 7k Hz, 4:1) | < 0.002 |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20k Hz (0 ± 0.5 dB, Max) |
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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) 230 V, 50 Hz(USA) 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 45 watts |
Standby Power Consumption | < 0.5 watts |
BTU | 78 BTU/h |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 431 x 144 x 348mm |
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Front Panel Height | 132.6mm |
Weight | 10.1kg |
Finish | Silver |
Remote Control Included | Yes |