Are Rotel preamps any good?

They are quality. I’m really a big fan of rotel, especially their previous 10xx series, as opposed to the current 15xx series which I think was a slight step backwards. Great performers and value for the money all around. You have a fine preamp, that I have listened to on many occasions.

Where are Rotel amplifiers made?

All current Rotel amps are made at Rotels factory in Zhuhai, China. This factory was opened in 2005 and a year later Rotel merged with B&W. I know the RA-02 was made between 2003-2006 and the RA-04 took its place around 2007.

Is Rotel better than Marantz?

When set up and calibrated properly the Rotel RAP-1580 performed and sounded really good for surround sound movies and was better than the Marantz SR7011 with its Audyssey xt32 engaged. Movies were much more engaging and sounding much more dynamic through the Rotel.

Is Rotel high end?

Rotel is an independent high performance audio/video company with an unwavering ambition to deliver exceptional value.

Which is Rotel stereo preamplifier does Greg Handy use?

Greg Handy reviews the new RC-1590 stereo preamp and RB-1590 stereo amplifier from Rotel. See how the dynamic duo performs in this week’s featured review. When doing an audio product review, I make an effort to learn some history about the manufacturer, and I was surprised by what I discovered about Rotel.

Is the Rotel rb-1590 a stereo preamplifier?

The Rotel RC-1590 stereo preamplifier and RB-1590 two-channel amplifier are optimally designed to function together as a high-end two-channel audio system (although you could certainly use them separately with other components, too).

Which is the best Rotel amp to buy?

I think it is well known that Rotel makes excellent sounding amps. To out do them your going to spend considerbly more and the improvements are in very small increments. If you want to bring these amps to a higher level you can invest in a better preamp, maybe consider a quality tube preamp.

Is the Rotel arc preamp worth the money?

Rotel amplifiers are simply amazing for their price, as I have discovered on two past purchases. Connected to a quality preamp like ARC it is like letting the music out of the box, keeping up with the front end improvements. Granted there are better but at many times the price!