Rotel 1582 Mk1 Stereo 200W Power amplifier

Original price was: R36,000.00.Current price is: R14,000.00.

In the UK, Rotel is best known for its long-running success with budget amplifiers. But the Japanese company is no slouch at higher price points. There’s a feeling of real quality about this product, and the strong impression is that it’s seriously built to last.

Our only real complaint is that the supplied handset doesn’t match the quality of the main unit in either feel or ergonomics.

With its 200 Watt per channel power rating, the RB-1582 power amplifier (pictured beneath the RC-1580 preamp, above) is capable of high volumes without a struggle.

It’s a real workhorse that just gets on with the job of driving a speaker without complaint or hardening up when pushed. There’s a fair bit of speed on offer, too, not always a given with high-power amps.

Understated, yet enjoyable listen
In combination with the RC-1580, the power amp delivers an understated yet enjoyable sound. There’s not quite the transparency or timing precision of similarly priced alternatives from the likes of Cyrus, but there remains enough of both to keep us listening.

As you would expect, there’s no trouble delivering the massive dynamics swings of The Dark Knight OST. Low frequencies are thumped out with control and venom, and scale and authority are both top class, too.


Description

Rotel has been engineering and manufacturing power amplifiers for decades. The RB-1582 presented here is the culmination of everything we have learned to date about amplifier design and sound quality. It showcases our experience in Class AB design with the implementation of select grade components throughout and over-sized power supplies featuring large toroidal transformers. Rugged, stable, and natural sounding the RB-1582 is the ideal foundation for a high performance music system. Features include 12-volt triggers for remote operation and an IEC detachable power cord. The rated output is 2 x 200 watts into 8 ohms.
Model RB-1582
Power Configurations 2 x 200 watts
(20Hz-20kHz, <0.03%, 8 Ohms)
Watts/Channel 200 watts, all channels driven,
8 ohm load, 20-20kHz
THD (20-20,000Hz) 8 Ohms,
all channels driven < 0.03%
IM Distortion < 0.03%
Damping Factor (8 Ohms) 1000
Input Sensitivity / Impedance 1.9V / 12kOhms
Frequency Response (+/-1dB) 15-100kHz (+/-1dB)
S/N Ratio (IHF A) Ohms) 116dB
Power Consumption Ohms) 550 watts
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 431 x 140 x 406 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D) in 17 x 5 1/2 x 16 in
Front Panel Height 3U (5.25”)
Shipping Weight 40.7 lbs.