Integrated amplifiers — Rotel RA-1572MKII

The RA-1572MKII is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and phono stage from Rotel, built with substantial output power and an exceptional damping factor. The RA-1572MKII brings Rotel's more accomplished current engineering to a complete, feature-rich integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and five single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 440mV via XLR, 270mV via RCA, or 2.1mV for phono. Input impedance is 100,000 ohms balanced or 100,000 ohms single-ended plus 47,000 ohms for phono. Output impedance is 470 ohms. Output power is 120W into 8 ohms, rising to 200W into 4 ohms. Signal-to-noise ratio is 100dB for line sources or 80dB for phono. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under an exceptionally low 0.018%. Damping factor is an exceptional 300. At 431 x 144 x 358mm and 13.63kg, the RA-1572MKII represents a substantial integrated amplifier commitment reflecting Rotel's more accomplished current engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, tightly controlled amplification reflecting the exceptional 300 damping factor combined with the substantial 200W-into-4-ohms output, with the built-in DAC and phono stage covering both digital and analogue vinyl sources directly.

Pairing

The built-in DAC and phono stage cover both digital and analogue vinyl sources directly without needing separate outboard devices.

Alternatives

Rotel's own RA-6000 offers a considerably more powerful flagship-tier alternative within the same broader catalogue.