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The Rotel RA-1572 Integrated Amplifier offers 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms with a Class AB output stage powered by a custom-designed oversized toroidal transformer. It includes a high-resolution 32-bit/768kHz AKM digital-to-analog converter supporting a wide range of digital inputs such as coaxial, optical, USB, Bluetooth aptX, and LAN. The amplifier also features a moving magnet phono input for turntables, balanced XLR inputs, and multiple analog RCA inputs. User conveniences include a front panel headphone jack, dual mono subwoofer outputs, 12-volt trigger outputs, RS-232 and Ethernet ports for control and software updates, and a highly visible VFD display. The RA-1572 supports MQA decoding and is Roon-ready, making it suitable for modern digital audio sources. It comes with a 5-year warranty and can be controlled via a free app for iOS and Android devices. The amplifier measures approximately 17"W x 5.7"H x 15.2"D and weighs about 30 lbs, available in black or silver finishes.
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The A-S801's power @ 8ω is 100W against the RA-1572's 120W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz, and its signal-to-noise 99 dB against 100 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The CXA81's power @ 8ω is 80W against the RA-1572's 120W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz, and its signal-to-noise 93 dB against 100 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The S14's power @ 8ω is 80W against the RA-1572's 120W and its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and signal-to-noise (100 dB).
The PMA-1600NE's power @ 8ω is 70W against the RA-1572's 120W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz, and its power @ 4ω 140W against 200W. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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