Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier

The Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier combines serious Class AB amplification with a full-featured analog and digital preamplifier in one chassis. It delivers 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms and up to 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms, backed by an oversized Rotel-built toroidal transformer and four low-ESR T-Network slit-foil storage capacitors. Rotel

Its source flexibility is equally comprehensive: balanced XLR and RCA analog inputs, Moving Magnet phono, Texas Instruments 32-bit/384 kHz DAC, PC-USB, coaxial and optical digital inputs, aptX/AAC Bluetooth, MQA support and Roon Tested certification. The RA-1572MKII is designed as a true control center for a high-performance two-channel system. Rotel

200-Watt Class AB Amplification

The RA-1572MKII's discrete Class AB output stage produces 120W per channel continuously into 8 ohms, with maximum output increasing to 200W per channel into 4 ohms. Rotel's current U.S. product page also specifies 135W/ch FTC into 4 ohms. Rotel

Total harmonic distortion is rated below 0.018%, intermodulation distortion below 0.03%, and damping factor at 300, giving the amplifier substantial control over demanding loudspeakers. Rotel

Oversized Rotel Toroidal Power Supply

Rotel manufactures the RA-1572MKII's oversized toroidal transformer in-house. Its design helps minimize stray electromagnetic radiation around sensitive audio circuitry.

The transformer feeds four low-ESR, high-efficiency T-Network slit-foil storage capacitors, providing the current reserve needed for dynamic peaks and controlled low-frequency reproduction. Rotel

Texas Instruments 32-Bit/384 kHz DAC

Digital conversion is handled by a premium Texas Instruments 32-bit/384 kHz DAC paired with critically tuned output-filter circuitry. Rotel

The asynchronous PC-USB connection supports USB Audio Class 2.0 at up to 32-bit/384 kHz, while coaxial and optical S/PDIF inputs support LPCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz. PC-USB also supports MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit/384 kHz, and the amplifier is Roon Tested. Rotel

Balanced XLR & Extensive Analog Connectivity

The RA-1572MKII adds balanced XLR inputs alongside its RCA line-level connections, making it a strong match for higher-end DACs, streamers and disc players with balanced analog outputs.

Its line-level analog circuitry has a specified frequency response of 10 Hz–100 kHz ±0.5 dB and a 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio. RCA and XLR inputs both carry a 100kΩ input impedance. Rotel

Moving Magnet Phono Stage

Vinyl playback is handled by a dedicated Moving Magnet phono input, allowing a compatible turntable to connect without an external phono preamplifier.

The MM stage is specified at 2.1 mV sensitivity, 47kΩ input impedance and 32 mV input overload, with frequency response extending from 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.5 dB. Rotel

Bluetooth, Headphones & Speaker A/B

Wireless playback is supported through Bluetooth with aptX and AAC. For private listening, the front panel includes a 3.5 mm headphone output. Rotel

Selectable Speaker A/B outputs add flexibility for operating multiple speaker pairs or a secondary listening zone.

System Integration

The RA-1572MKII is also designed for professionally integrated systems. Ethernet and RS232 connectivity support control-system integration and software updates, while the rear panel also provides 12V trigger, Rotel Link and external remote connections. Rotel

Technical Details

Rotel's current product page and specification sheet differ slightly on one USB Class 1 figure: the current specification PDF lists 24-bit/96 kHz, while one version of Rotel's web page displays 24-bit/192 kHz. I would use the current manufacturer specification sheet's 24-bit/96 kHz figure for the Shopify listing. Rotel

Rotel RA-1572MKII at The Grid HiFi

The Rotel RA-1572MKII is built for systems that need significantly more amplifier headroom without moving to separate preamplifier and power-amplifier components. Its 200W/ch 4-ohm capability, balanced XLR input, high-resolution DAC, MM phono stage and extensive digital connectivity make it particularly versatile for premium two-channel systems.

The Grid HiFi offers Rotel components to customers throughout the United States, with expert support for matching the RA-1572MKII with loudspeakers, turntables, streamers, CD players, subwoofers and complete HiFi systems. Customers who want to hear Rotel in person can also arrange a demonstration at our Houston showroom.

Ready to build a serious system around the Rotel RA-1572MKII? Call The Grid HiFi at (713) 218-8120 for expert system matching and support.