Rotel RB-1590 Stereo Power Amplifier

Power - refined, detailed, and plenty of it. Rotel's new Class AB stereo power amplifier is rated at 350 Watts per channel into 8 ohms, both channels driven. That is a lot of power, but larger listening rooms or less sensitive loudspeaker designs require it to bring out the best possible performance and attain realistic audio dynamics.

The impressive capabilities of this amplifier begin with a solid foundation consisting of twin, massive toroidal transformers custom-made by Rotel. These transformers are just part of a rock-solid power supply that includes eight special British made BHC capacitors, known for their low loss and quick response times. These components will continue to supply all of the voltage and current requirements needed, even under the most difficult load conditions.

Features:

• 2 x 350 Watts of robust power
• Class AB amplifier design
• Massive power supply using dual toroidal transformers
• High quality slit foil capacitors made in Britain
• Balanced XLR inputs

But power unrefined has never been a Rotel design goal. Every aspect of circuit design has been carefully considered and each component has been rigorously selected after extensive listening sessions. The circuit topography has been laid out in a true monoblock design ensuring maximum signal separation and improved stereo imaging.

Features include: XLR balanced and RCA input connections, two pairs of 5-way speaker binding posts, 12-volt trigger control, thermal protection circuitry, dual staged power-on relay to reduce surge current and extend longevity, and a detachable IEC power cord all in a 5U chassis with rack ears included.

Specifications:

• Amplifier Class	AB
  Continuous Power Output	350 W/Ch (All Channels Driven, 8Ω)
  Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	20 Hz – 20 kHz <0.03%
  Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz ±0.5 dB
  S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)	120 dB
  Gain	RCA: 37.5 dB, XLR: 23.5 dB
  Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1)	<0.03%
  Damping Factor	300
  Speaker Impedance	4Ω Minimum
  Input Sensitivity	Line Level Inputs (RCA): 2.2 V, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 3.5 V
  Input Impedance	Line Level Inputs (RCA): 12 kΩ, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 100 kΩ
  Channel Separation	>50 dB

  Dimensions, Weight & Power
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	431 x 237 x 454 mm (17" x 9.75" x 17.9")
  Front Panel Height	5U / 221 mm (8.75")
  Power Requirements	230 V, 50 Hz
  Power Consumption	800 W
  Standby Power Consumption	0.5 W
  Net Weight	38.1 kg (84 lbs.)
  BTU Rating (4Ω, 1/8th Power)	2100 BTU/h