RC-1572MKII vs Quad Artera Solus
The Artera Solus's signal-to-noise is 104 dB against the RC-1572MKII's 80 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,400 - $1,899
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About the RC-1572MKII
The Rotel RC-1572MKII preamplifier delivers affordable high-end performance with precision engineering, featuring an ultra-low noise power supply, in-house toroidal transformer, and slit-foil capacitors for reduced distortion and quiet noise floor. It includes a premium Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz DAC, supports analog and digital sources including MM phono, XLR balanced inputs, PC-USB with MQA, coaxial/optical digital inputs, and Bluetooth with aptX/AAC. Upgrades from the original model include over 75 component changes and acoustic tuning borrowed from higher-end lines. It offers tone controls, remote control, dimmable display, and versatile outputs for RCA, XLR, and subwoofer, making it ideal for two-channel HiFi systems bridging vinyl, CDs, and digital streaming.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.004%
- SNR
- 80 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Loading Options
- 47000Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX, AAC, SBC
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- PC-USB, Coax, Optical
- Analog Inputs
- Line Level RCA, XLR Balanced, MM Phono
- Analog Outputs
- RCA Unbalanced, XLR Balanced, Subwoofer
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431 × 99 × 338 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.4 kg (19 lbs)
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