Rotel DX-5 – a Tiny Amplifier Operating in Class A/B
19.04.2025 07:21 | ~1 minute read
Rotel DX-5 is a compact model, but despite its dimensions, the device does not use digital amplification and operates in class A/B, reaching 2 x 33 W into 4 Ohm load and 2 x 25 W into 8 Ohm speakers. The new product is equipped with a power supply based on a powerful toroidal transformer created by Rotel itself, and high-current transistors.
Rotel DX-5 is also equipped with a built-in DAC based on the modern ESS Technology Sabre ES9039Q2M chip, which guarantees the widest frequency response from 10 to 100,000 Hz with an error of 0.19 dB. The model has one analog RCA input, supports HDMI ARC and is equipped with an output to a subwoofer. The arsenal also includes a USB-B port (32-bit/384 kHz PCM, DSD 4 x), coaxial/optical (24-bit/192 kHz) and a Bluetooth aptXT HD/AAC module.
The Rotel DX-5 is Roon certified and uses a precision volume control unit with 0.5 dB increments and 680 mV sensitivity. The icing on the cake is a full-color TFT display and an aluminum remote control.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Integrated amplifiers — Rotel DX-5
Model name
DX-5
Type
integrated amplifier with DAC
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
1
Input sensitivity (mV)
680
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
Yes
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
2 x 25
Output power (4Ω) (W)
2 x 33
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
100
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.03
Damping factor
140
Dimensions (mm)
215 x 76 x 251
Weight (kg)
4.1
Official link
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