Intuition 01 vs Rotel RA-1592MKII
The RA-1592MKII's power @ 8ω is 200W against the Intuition 01's 190W. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and power @ 4ω (350W).
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About the Intuition 01
The Wadia Intuition 01 is a state-of-the-art integrated amplifier and DAC that delivers 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms using Class D+ technology. It features a high-resolution USB input supporting up to 384 kHz/32 bit and native DSD playback, along with multiple digital inputs including coaxial, optical, AES/EBU, and Wadialink I2S, plus two analog inputs. At its core is the ESS 9018 SabreDAC paired with Wadia's proprietary Delta-SigMaster 1.536 MHz upsampling algorithm, providing exceptional digital audio performance with very low jitter and distortion. The unit is designed with a sleek Italian aesthetic and offers a unique digital volume control and source selection architecture. It supports a wide frequency response from 3 Hz to 45 kHz and maintains a high signal-to-noise ratio of 113 dBA. The Intuition 01 is praised for its natural sound, strong current delivery, and ability to drive any loudspeaker effortlessly.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 190W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 350W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS 9018 SabreDAC
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 113 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, TOSLINK, Wadialink, AES/EBU, Coaxial S/PDIF
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 380 × 60 × 380 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6 kg (13 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 190W
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