Integrated amplifiers — Rotel DX-5

The DX-5 is a compact integrated amplifier with built-in DAC from Rotel, built with a wide bandwidth into a space-efficient chassis. The DX-5 brings Rotel's considered engineering to a space-efficient integrated format.

Key specs that matter

One single-ended input is provided. Input sensitivity is 680mV, with input impedance at a substantial 100,000 ohms. Output power is 2 x 25W into 8 ohms, rising to 2 x 33W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 100dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.03%. Damping factor is 140. At a remarkably compact 215 x 76 x 251mm and 4.1kg, the DX-5 maintains a space-efficient integrated amplifier chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, considered amplification character reflecting the strong 100dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the wide 10Hz-100kHz bandwidth, packed into this remarkably compact chassis.

Pairing

The built-in DAC covers digital sources directly, and the modest 33W-into-4-ohms output suits notably efficient compact loudspeakers.

Alternatives

Rotel's broader integrated amplifier catalogue offers alternatives at different scales for buyers wanting a different balance of features.