Rotel RA-01 Stereo Intergrated Amplifier (Sold)

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Product Description
- 40 watts x 2 into 8 ohms
- 6 inputs, including MM phono and one tape loop
- Two sets of speaker outputs
- Headphone jack
- Defeatable tone control
- Balance control
 
Pre-outs
 
12 volt trigger output
 
Detachable IEC power cord
No remote control
 
 
REVIEW
Holy cow it sounded amazing! He played it through a pair of Sonus Faber speakers that I didn't think would be able to be driven by such a small amplifier,It deliver an open powerful sound
 
 
The amplifier sounds a lot more powerful than the 40 watts RMS it's rated at, with a sound that is clean, clear and uncoloured ( when tone controls are bypassed).
 
One word that can describe this amp. is "honest".
 
Compared to similarly priced products ( NAD, Cambridge Audio and others), the Rotel comes closer in giving the listener a taste of what High End is about.
 
Not that the RA 01 is a 'High End' product per se, but it's the closest you'll get to High End at this price level and without spending serious money.
 
I use it with a pair of Dynaudio Audience 52 that, at 4 ohm and 86 dB, are quite a demanding load, but not to the little Rotel! It will go to very decent SPL while remaining stable, unfussed and in control of the speakers.
 
Given good recordings, it will reward you with deep bass and very listenable treble, while the midrange is well projected, if anything a little forward, but never offending.
 
 
 
Price : RMsold
Contact : Simon Ting 012-3612507