Rotel RC-1590

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Jun, 2025

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Expert review by : Jim Milton (hometheaterhifi.com)

Rotel RC-1590 MkII Stereo Preamplifier and RB 1590 Stereo Amplifier Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Rotel, who has been in the audio business for 60 years, has released an updated version of their stereo preamplifier which contains some trickle-down technology from their high-end Michi line.

Lifetime build quality ; Top-notch musicality, with finesse and power ; Distinctively elegant and minimalistic Rotel styling ; Ample power

No flaws of consequence

THE ROTEL RC-1590 MKII is one of the finest sounding preamps I’ve heard. It delivers high-end sound and build quality at a reasonable price.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Chris Groppi (hometheaterhifi.com)

Rotel RC1590 Preamplifier and RB1590 Power Amplifier Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

The Rotel RC-1590 preamp and RB-1590 power amplifier are at the peak of the price-performance curve for stereo hifi separates.

Lots of useful features not usually found on a high end 2-channel preamp ; Very good built in DAC ; Built in phono stage ; Enormous soundstage; wide and tall ; Very well built, powerful amplifier ; Very nice build quality for the price ; Excellent value

Fully balanced topology ; MC mode for phono stage ; Ability to stream computer audio over Ethernet

THE ROTEL RB-1590 AND RC-1590 AMPLIFIER AND PREAMPLIFIER sound fantastic, and are excellent values for their price point.

Jan, 2016

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