RC-1590MKII vs RA-1592MKII
The RA-1592MKII's signal-to-noise is 103 dB against the RC-1590MKII's 80 dB and its thd 0.008% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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About the RC-1590MKII
The Rotel RC-1590MKII is a high-end, two-channel stereo control amplifier/preamplifier with an integrated digital section, moving-magnet phono stage, Bluetooth receiver, headphone output, and comprehensive system-control connections. It uses a Texas Instruments 32-bit/384 kHz DAC platform and supports MQA decoding/rendering through its asynchronous PC-USB input. Its analogue connectivity includes four unbalanced RCA line inputs, one balanced XLR input, and an MM phono input; outputs include dual RCA and dual XLR preamplifier outputs, two mono subwoofer outputs, and coaxial/optical digital outputs. Ethernet is provided for IP control, software updates, and Roon Tested operation—not for onboard network streaming. The model remains listed on Rotel’s official product website, so it is treated as currently manufactured/available.
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
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 80 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX, AAC
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Coaxial, Optical
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 144.8 × 352.4 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10.1 kg (22 lbs)
Never published
- Phono Preamplifier — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 9 Sept 2026
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