Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier

"Classically, Well-Designed Amplifier"

The Rotel A12MKII integrated amplifier measures a mere three inches tall, but stands well above its sleek design profile in performance and feature for all music lovers. This high performance amp supports your favorite sources, including MM Phono Stage, analog, digital, PC-USB and wireless Bluetooth. Optimized circuits and a 32-bit DAC deliver spacious and open music reproduction.

"Rotel has gone back to its roots with this product," reports Douglas Moore in his review for thesoundadvocate.com, April 28, 2022. "There are no switching power supplies, no Ice Modules, and no special 'gimmicks' used for marketing purposes. It is a classically well-designed amplifier using a toroidal power transformer, transistors, and capacitors of the highest quality. To put it bluntly, some of the A12 MKII’s basic parts will walk all over most A/V receivers using lesser components that are rated at a higher power."

Exceptionally Clean Audio

For room-filling sound, the A12MKII delivers 60 Watts of clean, dynamic Class AB output power into 8 ohms. The heart of the A12MKII begins with Rotel’s in-house manufactured oversized toroidal transformer feeding high efficiency storage and smoothing capacitors for deep, controlled bass energy.

The power supply features multiple voltage and current regulators delivering independent power to critical analog, digital, and amplification stage circuits – isolating sensitive low voltage signals from high power speaker outputs, lowering the noise floor, and reducing unwanted distortion. The circuit design follows Rotel’s proprietary Balanced Design Concept with physical and electrical isolation techniques delivering exceptionally clean audio.

Excels with All Your Favorite Sources

Slim and powerful, the A12MKII delivers on Rotel’s iconic brand heritage, serving as a hub for both analog and digital gear. It is replete with inputs supporting your favorite sources, including a Moving Magnet phono stage for vinyl fans, four RCA analog inputs, four digital inputs, PC-USB, and high quality aptX™ Bluetooth for wireless streaming. It is certified Roon Tested, too.

A premium 32-bit Texas Instruments Digital to Analog converter extracts genuine and accurate details of the music with custom output filters and preamplifier circuits preserving the integrity of the audio stream.

Agile Class AB Amplifier

The A12MKII's agile Class AB amplifier delivers 60 Watts of dynamic power into 8 ohms utilizing high current, fast transient output devices for improved accuracy of the music timing and a more lifelike reproduction of audio. Dual A-B speaker binding posts let you connect two pairs of speakers.

Headphone Output

The headphone output allows you to connect headphones for private listening. This output accepts a standard 3.5mm (1/8”) mini stereo headphone connector.

Front USB Input

The front USB input can be connected to an iPhone, iPad or iPod device, providing music playback to the amplifier. To enable audio playback using one of these devices simply plug the device into the front USB and select USB as the desired source. The device will remain active allowing search and play functions.

Effortless Operation

The IR remote, front panel controls, and graphic display ensure effortless operation. RS232, 12V triggers and remote input ensure seamless integration with control systems.

Product Features

Overview

Integrated amp for analog and digital sources
2 x 60 Watts of robust Class AB power
Moving Magnet Phono Input for Turntable connection
Wireless aptX™ Bluetooth
Texas Instruments premium 32-bit/384kHz Digital to Analog Converter
Certified Roon Tested

Audio Inputs

Moving Magnet phono
4 x stereo RCA analog
2 x coaxial digital
2 x TOSLINK digital
PC-USB
High quality aptX™ Bluetooth

Audio Outputs

2 x sets of speaker binding posts
Preamp out
Headphone out

Product Specs

Maximum Power Output: 120W/Ch (4Ω)
Continuous Power Output: 60W/Ch (8Ω)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)<0.018%
Frequency Response: Line Level Inputs, 10Hz - 100kHz, 0±0.5dB; Digital Inputs, 10Hz - 90kHz, 0±2dB; Phono Input, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0±0.5dB
S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted): Line Level Inputs, 100dB; Digital Inputs, 103dB; Phono Input, 90dB
Power Consumption: 230W
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Dimensions: (W × H × D) 17" × 3.6" × 13.5"
Weight: 19.31 lbs.

Product Warranty

Parts & Labor

5 Years

Rotel Audio Warranty Information

Product Manual

Rotel A12MKII Owner's Manual (PDF Format)

Rotel A12MKII Information Sheet (PDF Format)

"Rotel has gone back to its roots with this product. There are no switching power supplies, no Ice Modules, and no special 'gimmicks' used for marketing purposes. It is a classically well-designed amplifier using a toroidal power transformer, transistors, and capacitors of the highest quality. To put it bluntly, some of the A12 MKII’s basic parts will walk all over most A/V receivers using lesser components that are rated at a higher power."

- Douglas Moore, thesoundadvocate.com, April 28, 2022

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