Rotel RAS-5000 Integrated Amplifier

Best Streaming Amplifier, 2024-2025 – EISA

Power, Simplicity, and High Performance with Digital, Analog, Wired, and Wireless Sources

Simplicity and high performance meet in the Rotel RAS-5000 integrated amplifier. Excelling with analog and digital and wired and wireless sources, it is a component designed to fit into your lifestyle and elevate your entertainment experience. Its high power and faithful rendering of sources make it one of the most exciting amplifiers you'll find at anywhere near the price.

Award-Winning Performance

The Expert Sound and Imaging Association (EISA) gave the Rotel RAS-5000 its Best Streaming Amplifier Award for 2024-2025.

"By embracing modern streaming and usability features but not straying from its manufacturer’s ‘performance-first’ ethos, the RAS-5000 is a desirable addition to Rotel’s range – and the streaming amp market as a whole. A confident driver of loudspeakers courtesy of its 2x140W Class AB output, the RAS-5000 tackles all music genres with a sonic signature showcasing a powerful yet smooth, balanced approach.

"Versatile connectivity also impresses, with digital inputs including HDMI ARC, USB-B and Wi-Fi/Ethernet feeding its high-quality DAC stage. Playback is a breeze, either through Rotel’s own app, a DLNA player, or Roon, and icing the RAS-5000 cake is the amp’s meticulous build and informative colour display."

Seamless Integration

The RAS-5000 seamlessly integrates HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) for playback of video sound, and effortlessly streams from online sources to play your favorite music from Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Internet Radio, or any service available on your computer, tablet, or mobile device via Airplay 2, Google Cast, Roon, or aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth. The RAS-5000 is the perfect fusion of advanced audio technology coupled with modern convenience.

In addition to streaming and HDMI ARC you’ll also enjoy a wide array of traditional source inputs including Coaxial, optical, and RCA analog inputs. The PC-USB input supports PCM and native MQA and MQA Studio decoding.

Plays Digital Music Files up to 32-bit, 384kHz

Digital music files up to 32-bit, 384kHz resolution are rendered with ultimate precision, thanks to the premium ESS digital-to-analog converter, while the streamlined ARC connection between your TV and RAS-5000 ensures dynamic, high resolution sound from your favorite live sports, TV shows, movies, and games.

A Staggering 220 Watts of Class AB Power

Like all Rotel amplifiers, the RAS-5000 is constructed around a massive linear power supply featuring a custom toroidal transformer, which allows the RAS-5000 to deliver a staggering 220 watts of Class AB power into 4 ohms. The overengineered power supply delivers ultra-low-noise power to all critical components and robust current to the amplifier output transistors to deliver deep, controlled bass energy with exceptional fidelity.

The sleek RAS-5000 is available in both stylish black and sophisticated silver colors to blend seamlessly to any décor, while its user-friendly interface ensures effortless operation.

Enhance and simplify your home entertainment experience without compromise today with the Rotel RAS-5000 and immerse yourself in sound.

Product Features

Overview

High-performance integrated amp
Excels with analog and digital / wired and wireless sources
220 watts of Class AB power into 4 ohms
Premium 32-bit, 384kHz ESS DAC
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) for playback of video sound
Effortlessly streams from online sources
Plays music from Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Internet Radio, or any service available on your computer, tablet, or mobile device via Airplay 2, Google Cast, Roon, or aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth
PC-USB input supports PCM and native MQA and MQA Studio decoding
Massive linear power supply featuring a custom toroidal transformer
User-friendly interface ensures effortless operation
Finishes: Black or silver

Analog Connections

Auxiliary in (RCA)
Preamp out (RCA)
Speaker binding posts (L R)

Digital Connections

SPDIF LPCM inputs: Coaxial, Optical (up to 24-bit / 192k Hz)
PC-USB: USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 24-bit / 384k Hz); Driver installation required (Support for MQA and MQA Studio; Roon Ready)
HDMI (Support for eARC function)
Ethernet
Bluetooth wireless
WiFi

Product Specs

Power output: 220 Watts / ch (4 Ohms) 140 Watts / ch (8 Ohms)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.03%
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz: 7k Hz, 4:1) < 0.03%
Frequency Response, line level inputs: 10 Hz - 100k Hz, ± 0.5 dB
Damping factor (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Ohms): 290
Input sensitivity / Impedance, line level inputs: 0.78 V / 46k Ohms: 4.1 V
Tone contols, bass/treble: ± 10 dB at 100 Hz / 10k Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF "A" weighted), line level inputs: 103 dB
Frequency response, digital section: 10 Hz – 70k Hz, (±3 dB, MAX)
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF "A" weighted), digital inputs: 105 dB
Input sensitivity / Impedance, digital inputs: -8 dBFS / 75 Ohms
Power Consumption: 380 Watts
Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 Watts
Dimensions: 17” x 5-7/8” x 16”
Front panel height: 3U / / 5-1/4”
Weight: 34.6 lb.

Product Warranty

Parts & Labor

5 Years

Marantz Warranty Information

Product Manual

Rotel RAS-5000 Owner's Manual (PDF Format)

Rotel RAS-5000 Specification Sheet (PDF Format)

Best Streaming Amplifier Award, 2024-2025 – EISA

- The Expert Sound and Imaging Association (EISA), August 2024

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