Simplicity and performance come together in the Rotel RAS-5000 stereo integrated amplifier with streamer, an exquisite and versatile product that has been designed to effortlessly harmonize major musicality and modern lifestyle. In line with the philosophy of the veteran Japanese company, the amplification section is materialized in a double monophonic architecture organized around an opulent linear power supply, equipped with a custom-made toroidal transformer that allows it to supply a continuous power of 140 watts per channel in Class AB over 8 ohms or 220 watts per channel, also in Class AB, over 4 ohms, in both cases with both channels driven.
Of this subsystem, it should be especially highlighted that it delivers an extremely silent signal to all the critical components and a high current to the transistors in the output section, in order to provide deep and controlled bass with exceptional fidelity, in line with the precepts of Rotel’s celebrated “Balanced Design Concept”. As state-of-the-art electronics, the RAS-5000 includes an HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) socket to reproduce the sound of all types of audiovisual content, as well as an ultra-modern section whose purpose is to facilitate access to content. online and in this way the user can stream (via AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon or Bluetooth aptX HD) their favorite music from Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Internet Radio or any other service available on their computer, tablet or device mobile.
In addition to streaming and HDMI eARC connectivity, the RAS-5000 has a wide repertoire of inputs for traditional sources, including digital coaxial and optical and analog RCA and PC-USB, the latter capable of supporting PCM files and MQA and MQA decoding Native Studio. Thus, digital music recordings with maximum resolution 32-bit and 384 kHz are reproduced with maximum precision, thanks to the built-in ESS premium digital-to-analog converter (32-bit technology). Finally, let us underline that the new Rotel is available in an elegant black color and in a sophisticated silver color so that it can fit perfectly into any decoration, while its simple but elegant and powerful user interface guarantees comfortable and fluid operation.