Rotel RAP-1580MKII

Rotel has a penchant for creating high-performance components that are simple to operate. An excellent example is the RAP-1580MKII amplified home theater processor. This elite unit delivers lifelike picture and sound, thanks in part to ultra-clean amplification, a beefy custom-built toroidal power supply, and intuitive controls. The heart of the RAP-1580MKII is a massive custom-built toroidal power supply. Conventional home theater receivers often sport a roster of features that may not be directly relevant for a home theater setup, like multi-zone distribution, or an AM/FM tuner. The RAP-1580MKII is not a receiver in the traditional sense, since it doesn't have a built-in tuner. It's what Rotel calls a "surround amplified processor," a specialized design engineered to deliver reference-quality sound in one zone from a single chassis. The RAP-1580MKII will power up to seven speakers at the same time, including side and rear surround channels. If you want to expand — say to a 7.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos syste...