



Rotel RC-1590 MKII Stereo Preamplifier
Rotel RC-1590 MKII Stereo Preamplifier is a flagship reference preamplifier that reflects more than 60 years of Rotel hi-fi engineering expertise. Designed to be the centrepiece of a premium two-channel audio system, it combines high-performance analogue circuitry with advanced digital technology to deliver exceptional clarity, accuracy, and a wide, natural soundstage. Featuring a Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz DAC, balanced XLR inputs and outputs, a Moving Magnet phono stage, aptX™ and AAC Bluetooth, MQA support, and Roon Tested certification, the RC-1590 MKII offers outstanding versatility for vinyl, high-resolution digital audio, and wireless streaming alike.
Specifications
Rotel RC-1590 MKII Stereo Preamplifier
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Rotel |
| Model |
RC-1590MKII |
| Product type |
Stereo Preamplifier |
| Dac |
Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz Digital to Analog Converter |
| Bluetooth |
aptX and AAC |
| Phono input |
Moving Magnet (MM) |
| Balanced inputs |
XLR |
| Balanced outputs |
XLR |
| Roon |
Certified Roon Tested |
| Mqa |
Supports MQA and MQA Studio |
| Thd |
<0.002% |
| Intermodulation distortion |
<0.002% |
| Phono input sensitivity/impedance |
2.5 mV / 47k ohms |
| Line input rca sensitivity/impedance |
150 mV / 100k ohms |
| Line input xlr sensitivity/impedance |
250 mV / 100k ohms |
| Phono input overload |
64 mV |
| Line input rca overload |
4 V |
| Line input xlr overload |
5.5 V |
| Rca output level |
1 V |
| Xlr output level |
2 V |
| Phono frequency response |
20 Hz-20 kHz (+0.3 dB, -0.2 dB) |
| Line rca frequency response |
10 Hz-100 kHz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) |
| Line xlr frequency response |
10 Hz-100 kHz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) |
| Bass control |
±10 dB at 100 Hz |
| Treble control |
±10 dB at 10 kHz |
| Phono snr |
80 dB |
| Line rca snr |
117 dB |
| Line xlr snr |
115 dB |
| Phono channel separation |
>85 dB |
| Line rca channel separation |
>85 dB |
| Line xlr channel separation |
>75 dB |
| Digital frequency response |
20 Hz-20 kHz (0 ±0.5 dB Max) |
| Digital snr |
108 dB |
| Digital input sensitivity/impedance |
0 dBFs / 75 ohms |
| Digital preamplifier output level |
1.65 V (at -20 dB) |
| Coaxial/optical support |
SPDIF LPCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz |
| Pc-usb audio class 1.0 |
up to 24-bit/96 kHz |
| Pc-usb audio class 2.0 |
up to 32-bit/384 kHz (driver required) |
| Pc-usb mqa |
MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit/384 kHz |
| Power requirements europe |
230 V, 50 Hz |
| Power requirements usa |
120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power consumption |
45 W |
| Standby power consumption |
<0.5 W |
| Btu |
78 BTU/h |
| Dimensions |
431 x 144 x 348 mm |
| Dimensions inches |
17 x 5 11/16 x 13 7/9 in |
| Front panel height |
3U / 132.6 mm / 5 1/4 in |
| Weight |
10.1 kg / 22.27 lbs |
| Finish |
Silver and Black |
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