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Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier - Black

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SKU: RORB15822-BLK
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Delivering a healthy 200 watts per channel and utilizing Rotel's Balanced Design Concept for superior performance, the RB-1582 MkII is a compelling stereo amplifier.

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    The Powerful Stereo Amp "Should Be on Your Shortlist for Audition"

    Delivering a healthy 200 watts per channel and utilizing Rotel's Balanced Design Concept for superior performance, the RB-1582 MkII is a compelling stereo amplifier. It provides the massive current to drive the very largest hi-fi systems effortlessly.

    Like its smaller brother, the 1552, the Rotel RB-1582 MkII has been designed to excel at resolving the subtle details in music as well as supplying the brawn required for extremely dynamic passages. It is able to achieve this difficult dual requirement because of the meticulous attention paid to circuit design and parts selection.

    "Rotel’s RB-1582 MkII is a reasonably priced, attractive power amplifier with a warm sound," reports Eric Wetzel, soundstageaccess.com, February 15, 2014. "The RB-1582 MkII could soften an overly analytic front end or be the powerhouse of an already comfortable-sounding system. Not surprisingly, it blended well with its preamplifier mate, Rotel’s RC-1570. If all of that sounds appealing – and I could see it being just that for a lot of audiophiles – this Rotel should be on your shortlist for audition."

    High-End Power Supply

    The RB-1582 MkII's high-end performance begins with an extremely large toroidal transformer combined with a total of 60,000µF storage capacity in special “slit foil” capacitors to provide completely stable power to the output stage. Slit foil capacitors have the ability to charge and discharge extremely quickly, thereby ensuring signal fidelity during orchestral crescendos or repetitive kick-drum impacts, for example.

    Left and Right Channel Monoblock Design

    Both left and right channel construction are laid out in a monoblock design (after the toroidal transformer) and all grounding is terminated in a star pattern on a copper grounding plate to ensure low signal to noise. The powerful output stage is a discrete design that consists of 10 high current bipolar transistors per channel.

    Input and Output Options

    Input options consist of both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors. A toggle switch in the rear panel selects the type of input signal to use. The RB-1582 MKII has four pairs of color-coded speaker binding posts, two for each channel – allowing you to run two pairs of speakers at the same time, if you wise. These connectors accept bare wire, connector lugs, or dual banana type connectors. (Note that there is no speaker selection switch, so both pairs of connected speakers will play if you use two pairs.)

    Protection Circuitry

    The RB‑1582 MKII features thermal and over-current protection circuits that protect against potential damage in the event of extreme or faulty operating conditions. Unlike many designs, these protection circuits are independent of the audio signal and have no impact on sonic performance. Instead, the protection circuits monitor the temperature of the output devices and the current they are handling and shut down the amplifier if operating conditions exceed safe limits.

    Most likely, you will never see this protection circuitry in action. However, should a faulty condition arise, the amplifier will stop playing and the LED indicator on the front panel will light up.

    The RB-1582 MkII stereo power amplifier is yet another outstanding example of Rotel’s Balanced Design Concept and will form the heart of a very impressive stereo or home theater system for years to come.

    Product Features

    Overview

    • 2 x 200 watts of robust power
    • Class AB amplifier design
    • Rotel Balanced Design Concept circuitry
    • Powerful output stage with 10 high current bipolar transistors per channel
    • Extremely large toroidal transformer combined with a total of 60,000µF storage capacity
    • High quality slit foil capacitors made in Britain
    • Two pairs of speaker binding posts
    • XLR and RCA inputs
    • Thermal and over-current protection circuits
    • Rack ears included
    • Trigger ON/OFF Mode Selector

    Connections

    • 1 x pair balanced XLR inputs
    • 1 x pair unbalanced RCA inputs
    • 2 x pairs speaker binding posts
    • 12 Volt Trigger Input and Output

    Product Specs

    • Continuous Power Output: 200W/Ch (All channels driven, 8Ω)
    • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)(20Hz–20kHz): <0.03%
    • Frequency Response: 10Hz - 100kHz ±0.5dB
    • S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted): 116dB
    • Gain: RCA: 26.5dB; XLR: 22.5dB
    • Intermodulation Distortion (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1): <0.03%
    • Damping Factor: 800
    • Speaker Impedance: 4Ω minimum
    • Input Sensitivity: Line Level Inputs (RCA): 1.9V; Line Level Inputs (XLR): 3.0V
    • Input Impedance: Line Level Inputs (RCA): 12kΩ; Line Level Inputs (XLR): 100kΩ
    • Power Consumption: 550W
    • Standby Power Consumption: 0.5W
    • Dimensions (W × H × D): 17" × 5.7" × 16"
    • Weight: 39 lbs.

    Product Warranty

    Parts & Labor 5 Years Rotel Warranty Information

    Review of Rotel's RB-1582 MKII Amplifier and RC-1572 MKII Preamplifier

    "Both of these components are good solid pieces on their own, and well priced. Certainly recommended, but as stated earlier, when used together they are stellar. Price independent you would need to work hard to find a better ensemble just on their sonic merits, and would certainly have to spend a good deal more to beat them. If you have a local dealer that allows for in home demo periods before purchase it would be prudent if you were interested in purchasing one or the other other, if not both. If you are looking for a solid power amp and a matching, rather flexible preamplifier, I don't know how you old beat these two as a pair. It is good to see Rotel doing so well, and constantly improving. As an owner of the brand I can say I was always impressed with design, construction, and execution. Those impressions are only enhanced by these current components. Yay Rotel, and yay all of us who appreciate top quality gear at reasonable prices. Highly recommended!"

    - Gary Lea, Positive Feedback, September 14, 2021


    "Rotel’s RB-1582 MkII is a reasonably priced, attractive power amplifier with a warm sound… The RB-1582 MkII could soften an overly analytic front end or be the powerhouse of an already comfortable-sounding system. Not surprisingly, it blended well with its preamplifier mate, Rotel’s RC-1570. If all of that sounds appealing – and I could see it being just that for a lot of audiophiles – this Rotel should be on your shortlist for audition."

    - Eric Wetzel, soundstageaccess.com, February 15, 2014

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