Specification Sheet

SPECIFICATIONS
RC-1590
Stereo Preamplifier
Rotel of America
54 Concord St.
N. Reading, MA 01864 USA
T [phone]
F [phone]
www.rotel.com
Total Harmonic Distortion
(20Hz - 20kHz)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Phono Input (MM)
Line Level Inputs (RCA)
Line Level Inputs (XLR)
Output Level
Line Level (RCA)
Balanced (XLR)
Frequency Response
Phono Input
Line Level Inputs
<0.002% (Analog)
2.5 mV / 47k ohms
150 mV / 100k ohms
250 mV / 100k ohms
1 V
2 V
20Hz - 20kHz, 0 ±0.2 dB
10Hz - 100kHz, 0 ±0.1 dB
It’s all about control.
The RC-1590 stereo preamplier has been engineered
to the highest audio performance levels and provides
an incredible level of control and exibility for the
user. Starting with a high performance power
supply consisting of two Rotel custom built toroidal
transformers for maximum efciency and low magnetic
elds, these transformers provide low-noise isolation
between the analog and digital signals. They are part of
a reference-grade power supply consisting of individual
analog and digital regulator circuits with custom-made
slit-foil capacitors. Slit-foil capacitors have very quick
charge/discharge times and low signal loss ensuring
tight bass performance.
Rotel engineers wanted to create a reference quality
stereo preamplier to match with our new RB-1590
stereo power amplier. Every aspect of component
selection and circuit topography was designed and
carefully evaluated during multiple listening sessions
to ensure the highest delity. For example, analog and
digital circuits were designed separately, by specialized
Rotel teams. Analog inputs are all very low noise
circuitry and include a high performance moving magnet
phono stage. Digital inputs are fully isolated and feature
a precision 32bit 768KHz Digital to Analog Converter
(DAC).
The RC-1590 is fully feature-laden with Balanced XLR
and Unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs, a TI precision
volume control IC, a xed volume line output, dual mono
subwoofer outputs, digital outputs (Coax and Optical),
digital inputs (3 Coax and 3 Optical), Aux, CD, and
Tuner analog inputs, Internal APTX Bluetooth (supports
APTX and standard Bluetooth) with rear mounted
external antenna, a front USB iPod with 2.1A charging
input, and rear panel PC-USB 24bit 192KHz input
supporting DSD (Windows) and DoP (MAC computers
DSD over PCM).
Other essential features include a remote control,
2 x 12-volt trigger outputs, a dimmable display, an
automatic power off function (congurable), RS232 and
IP control for automation system integration, Internet
based software updates, Rotel Link connection, a
detachable IEC power cord, an external IR remote input,
and a front mounted 3.5mm headphone output jack.
For music enthusiasts who won’t accept compromise,
the RC-1590 preamplier is in a class by itself, at a price
that belies its incredible performance.
80 dB
112 dB
>75 dB
>75 dB
20Hz - 20kHz, (±0.5 dB, Max)
108dB
SPDIF LPCM (up to 192kHz 24bit)
USB Audio Class 1.0 (up to 96kHz 24bit)
USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 192kHz 24bit)*
*Driver installation required
DSD Replay - native or DoP
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
25 watts
<0.5 watts
78 BTU/h
431 x 144 x 348mm, 17 x 5 7/8 x 13 7/9 in
3U (132.6mm, 5 1/4 in)
9.2 kg, 20.28 lbs.
Signal to Noise Ratio
(A weighting)
Phono Input
Line Level Inputs
Channel Separation
Phono Input
Line Level Inputs
Digital Section
Frequency Response
Signal to Noise Ratio
(A weighting)
Digital Inputs
PC-USB
Power Requirements
USA
EC
Power Consumption
Standby Power Consumption
BTU
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Front Panel Height
Weight (net)