DX5 vs S14
The S14's power @ 8ω is 80W against the DX5's 25W. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and signal-to-noise (100 dB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,599
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DX5
The Rotel DX-5 is a sleek, ultra high-performance stereo integrated amplifier designed for modern lifestyles, delivering 25W per channel into 8 ohms (33W into 4 ohms) via a Class AB design powered by an in-house wound toroidal transformer. It features a premium ESS ES9039Q2M 32-bit SABRE DAC supporting high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256 via PC-USB, 24-bit/192kHz via coax/optical, Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC, HDMI ARC for TV audio, RCA analog input, subwoofer output, and a 6.35mm headphone jack. Roon Tested and equipped with a full-color TFT display and aluminum remote control, it offers pristine sound with detailed midrange, pristine highs, and deep bass in a compact chassis available in black or silver. Ideal for small systems and personal audio setups.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 25W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 33W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- >100
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9039Q2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 100 dB
- Output Impedance
- 75Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX HD, AAC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- PC-USB, Coaxial, Optical, HDMI ARC/eARC
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA subwoofer, 6.35mm headphone jack
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 215 × 76 × 251 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4.1 kg (9 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 25W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions