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THIS ROTEL RC-1572 PREAMP WAS USED AS A STORE DISPLAY MODEL. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. INCLUDES POWER CORD. NO OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE INCLUDED. ACTUAL PICS ARE SHOWN. SERIAL# 250-7191071 Rotel RC-1572Stereo preamplifier with built-in DAC and Bluetooth® (Black)About the Rotel RC-1572A sleek preamplifier for your two-channel sound systemThe clean layout of the front and back panels of the Rotel RC-1572 preamp tells me something about how its meant to work — its no-nonsense, easy to use, and it makes sure your digital and analog sources sound as good as they can. Rotels custom-made toroidal transformer and high-quality circuitry inside ensure that everything runs quietly and smoothly. If youre interested in the sound quality benefit of a running a separate preamp and amplifier, the value-packed RC-1572 gives you a ton of system-building versatility.Convenient connectionsThis preamp offers a handy selection of analog and digital inputs. There are four analog RCA inputs on the back panel, including a phono stage for connecting a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge. And the balanced XLR input helps you get the best possible sound with a compatible source component, like Rotels matching RCD-1572 CD player. Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR stereo outputs let you send the signal to your amplifier of choice, like a high-caliber Rotel stereo power amplifier.An onboard premium AKM digital to analog converter ensures clear, precise sound from all your digital sources. There are two optical and two coaxial inputs, a rear-panel USB Type-B port that lets you connect a PC, and a USB Type-A port on front panel that handles audio signals from an iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®.And there are a wealth of control options, including an IR input, RS-232 port, and dual 12-volt trigger outputs. A proprietary 3.5mm Rotel Link input/output allows connected Rotel products to communicate with each other and be controlled via the Rotel app. An Ethernet port lets you connect the preamp to your home network for software updates and integration with third-party control systems.About RotelRotel has been crafting high-performance gear for music and home theater enthusiasts since 1961. They focus on creating the best signal path possible, using premium capacitors, transistors, diode bridges, and custom toroidal power supplies to get the most from music and movie soundtracks. Crutchfield is proud to offer a diverse selection of Rotel components including preamps, amplifiers, CD players, and home theater processors. Product highlights:stereo preamplifier with digital and analog inputs to handle a variety of music sourcespremium AKM 32-bit/768kHz digital to analog convertercustom-built toroidal transformerfrequency response: 10-100,000 Hz (line inputs, ±0.3dB); 20-20,000 Hz (phono input, ±0.3dB); 20-20,000 Hz (digital inputs, ±0.5dB)signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB (line); 80 dB (phono); 100 dB (digital)total harmonic distortion: 0.004%dimmable front-panel displayremote controlConnections:4 unbalanced stereo RCA inputsdedicated phono input for turntables with moving magnet cartridgesbalanced stereo XLR input and output2 optical digital and 2 coaxial digital inputs (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)USB Type-B input for connecting a computer (PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution and DSD up to 5.6MHz)USB Type-A port on front panel handles audio signals from an iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®USB Type-A port on rear panel for device charging onlystereo RCA preamp outputdual mono RCA subwoofer outputsfront panel 3.5mm headphone outputRotel Link input/outputallows connected Rotel products to communicate with each other and be controlled via the Rotel app3.5mm IR inputdual 3.5mm 12-volt trigger outputsEthernet port connects the amp to your home network for software updates and integration with 3rd-party control systemsRS-232 port for use with home automation control systems, like CrestronMore details on the Rotel RC-1572Features & specsInputsRCA Inputs4 XLR Inputs1 3.5mm Inputs0 Phono Inputs1 Phono Input TypeMoving Magnet Optical Digital Inputs2 Coaxial Digital Inputs2 Digital XLR Inputs0 USB Type A--- USB Type B1 Ethernet PortYes OutputsRCA Outputs2 XLR Outputs2 Optical Digital Outputs0 Coaxial Digital Outputs0 Digital XLR Outputs0 Subwoofer Outputs2 Discrete Sub OutsNo Headphone Output3.5mm Audio Features & SpecsHome Theater BypassNo Frequency Response20-20k S/N Ratio (Phono)80 S/N Ratio (Line)110 THD0.004 DAC Bit Depth32-bit DAC Sample Rate768 kHz High-res Audio PlaybackFrom NetworkNo From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A)No From Computer (USB-B)Yes Wireless FeaturesBluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth Formats SupportedSBC, aptX Wi-FiN/A Frequency BandsN/A Streaming CompatibilityApple AirPlayNo DTS Play-FiNo Chromecast built-inNo RoonNo HEOSNo MusicCastNo BluOSNo Music ServicesAmazon MusicNo Apple MusicNo PandoraNo QobuzNo SiriusXMNo SpotifyNo TidalNo TuneInNo YouTube MusicNo ControlApple Control AppOptional Android Control AppNo Amazon AlexaNo Google AssistantNo 12 Volt TriggerOut (2) IR ControlIn RS-232Yes Other SpecsWidth (Inches)17.0625 Height (Inches)3.9375 Depth (Inches)15.1875 FeaturesStereo Preamplifier: The RC-1572 is a full featured, high performance, stereo preamplifier that has been optimized to retain the full dynamic range and subtle nuances of your music. The RC-1572 stereo preamplifier leverages the design of Rotels flagship RC-1590 preamplifier including its 32 bit/768kHz AKM stereo DAC to handle critical signal conversion. Premium circuit components have been selected only after extensive listening evaluations. Careful routing of all low level signals has been practiced to ensure impressive signal to noise levels. The result is effortless musical dynamics, impressive detail and scale. A large toroidal transformer and regulated power supply ensures stable current and voltage requirements to all stages under dynamic conditions. Both analog and digital sources have been given equal consideration as today’s listener often has several digital sources, but may also enjoy legacy formats like vinyl LPs. The RC-1572 utilizes relay switching for analog sources instead of an IC based switch to maintain the integrity of the signal path for RCA, phono and XLR inputs.Balanced Design Concept: Balanced Design Concept is the essential Rotel design philosophy that revolves around three major areas - Parts selection, circuit topology, and critical evaluation. These aspects influence final sound quality significantly and illustrate the holistic Balanced Design Concept approach to Rotels product development. Thanks to the Balanced Design Concept, Rotel components easily exceed the performance of many mass produced audio products that offer plenty of features but skimp on audio quality, and compare favorably to components that are many times the price. Rotel continues its pursuit of extraordinary audio performance, which elevates the home entertainment experience through their core values of sonic accuracy, reliability, and affordability.Parts Selection: Rotel engineers select premium capacitors which provide better performance across both power and frequency spectrums to produce a more accurate and musical reproduction of the audio signal. High quality power supply capacitors provide a more efficient transfer of energy with fast charging and discharge time to ensure the circuits have the reserve power when needed. At each stage of development, Rotel engineers listen to circuit prototypes and revise the design when they feel they can gain a sonic advantage by using a particular component from another manufacturer or by specifying tighter tolerances. Since Rotel is an independent manufacturer, they are free to source parts from highly respected suppliers around the world to fit their requirements. Circuit Topology: It’s not enough to simply use good parts. Where you put them is equally if not more important. Thats why Rotel keeps their circuit paths as short as possible, so theres less chance that spurious emissions and unwanted leakages will corrupt delicate signal nuances. Thats also why Rotel often uses more expensive on-board relay source switching, rather than routing a signal from a rear-panel input to a front-panel control. Rotel also relies heavily on something called Symmetrical Signal Trace design. This keeps each channels signal path identical to the others to preserve the imaging and soundstage. Rotel also uses electrically superior star grounding techniques to improve performance because star grounding routes all ground connections to a single point to reduce potential loops that might introduce noise or produce hum. Critical Evaluation: Rotels development team places a lot of importance on critical listening sessions before the final product is sent to market. Rotel electronic and acoustic engineers, both in the UK and Asia, have honed their aural acuity over the course of decades of collective experience to evaluate each stage of product development from working samples, through pre-production and, finally, to verify that final production is the same as the pre-production units. Some sessions evaluate different circuit elements: capacitors, resistors, and active devices such as transistors or operational amplifiers. Others focus on differences in circuit layouts or differences caused by power supply elements. Only after this tuning process is complete with sonic performance confirmed will the product be launched to the market. Custom Designed Toroidal Transformer: The RC-1572 stereo preamplifier has a highly regulated power supply incorporating Rotels custom-designed toroidal power transformer. This low impedance power supply has ample power reserves, which enables the amplifier to easily reproduce the most demanding audio signals. Rotel manufactures its own toroidal transformers in-house to high tolerances using raw materials selected from proven, trusted suppliers. The result is a rugged power supply that wont easily distort the music under dynamic conditions.Symmetrical Circuit Traces: The preamplifiers printed circuit boards (PCB) are designed with Symmetrical Circuit Traces. This ensures that the precise timing of the music is maintained and faithfully recreated. The circuitry uses metal film resistors and polystyrene or polypropylene capacitors in important signal paths. All aspects of this design have been examined to ensure the most faithful music reproduction.AKM 32-bit/768kHz DAC: The Rotel RC-1572 stereo preamplifier features an onboard AKM 32-bit/768kHz DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that has been optimized to retain the full dynamics, detail and subtle nuances of your Hi-Res music collection - rendering a musical performance exactly as the artist intended.Mounting & Placement Options: Rotel recommends installing the RC-1572 stereo preamplifier in furniture designed to house audio components. Such furniture is designed to reduce or suppress vibration which can adversely affect sound quality. Ask your Crutchfield Advisor for advice about component furniture and proper installation of audio components.Note: The Rotel RC-1572 stereo preamplifier does not support rack-mounting. ConnectionsBalanced & Unbalanced Analog Connectivity: The Rotel RC-1572 stereo preamplifier is outfitted with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs. Balanced XLR connections guard against induced noise and allow long cable runs without compromising sound quality. XLR & RCA Inputs: The Rotel RC-1572 is equipped with one balanced stereo XLR analog audio input and four unbalanced stereo RCA analog audio inputs (including a MM Phono input) for connecting multiple source components. You should choose only one method of analog connection from a source component to the RC-1572 stereo preamplifier. Do not connect both the RCA and XLR outputs of a source component to the RC-1572 at the same time. XLR & RCA Outputs: The RC-1572 features a balanced stereo XLR analog audio preamp output and an unbalanced stereo RCA analog audio preamp output for connecting an external amplifier(s). Do not connect both the XLR and RCA preouts to the amplifier at the same time. Changes to the settings of the Volume, Balance, & Tone controls will affect the signal from the XLR and RCA preamp outputs. MM Phono Input: There is one Phono input which supports the connection of a turntable with a MM (moving magnet) cartridge. There is also a ground terminal for the Phono input to prevent hum and noise.Digital Audio Inputs: The RC-1572 is equipped with a total of four digital audio inputs; including two optical (toslink) digital inputs and two coaxial (RCA) digital inputs. All four digital inputs will support 2ch stereo PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz.Note: The digital audio inputs do not support Dolby Digital, DTS, and other multichannel audio formats. USB-A Ports: The RC-1572 preamplifier is equipped with two USB-A ports; one on the front-panel and one on the rear chassis. Front-Panel: The front-panel USB-A port can be connected to an Apple iOS device with Lightning (including iPod touch, iPhone & iPad) connector for music playback through the preamplifier. Youll still control search and playback functions, as well as view song/artist/information from your Apple iOS device (not the RC-1572). The front-panel USB can also be used to charge your Apple iOS device and other smartphone or tablet devices; it is rated at 5V/2.1A. Rear-Panel: The rear-panel USB-A port does not support music playback and can only be used for charging a USB-enabled smartphone or tablet device. The rear-panel USB port is rated at 5V/0.5A. Note: USB MSC (mass storage class) devices, such as USB thumbdrives and hard disk drives are not supported. USB-B Port: The rear-panel USB-B port allows connection to your Windows PC or Mac computer, so you can playback your laptop or desktop music libraries through the RC-1572 preamplifier. The RC-1572 supports both USB Audio Class 1.0 and USB Audio Class 2.0 modes for playback of 2ch stereo PCM music files up to 32-bit/384kHz, as well as DSD 64 (2.8MHz) and DSD 128 (5.6MHz). USB Audio Class 1.0: USB Audio Class 1.0 supports playback of 2ch PCM audio up to 96kHz sampling rates (DSD not available). Windows PC and Mac do not require installation of a driver for USB Audio Class 1.0. The units factory default setting is USB Audio Class 1.0. USB Audio Class 2.0: USB Audio Class 2.0 supports playback of 2ch PCM and DSD audio up to 384kHz sampling rates, as well as DSD 64 (2.8MHz) and DSD 128 (5.6MHz). You will need to install the Windows driver supplied on the included CD-ROM for a Windows PC. Mac computers will not require a a separate USB driver. Note: Youll still control search and playback functions, as well as view song/artist/information from your your Windows PC or Mac computer (not the RC-1572). Bluetooth Audio Streaming w/ aptX: Thanks to built-in Bluetooth, you can wirelessly stream stored music libraries, music apps, and other audio content from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to the Rotel RC-1572 preamplifier. In addition to Bluetooths standard SBC codec, the RC-1572 supports Qualcomms aptX audio technology. aptX delivers CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1kHz) wirelessly over Bluetooth. Android, Windows 10 and Mac OS all support aptX (Apple iOS does not not support aptX).Note: Youll still control search and playback functions, as well as view song/artist/information from your Bluetooth enabled source device (not the RC-1572). Headphone Output: The front-panel headphone output allows you to connect a set of headphones for private listening. The headphone output consists of a 3.5mm (1/8) jack. Plugging in a set of headphones does not cut off the signal to the preamp outputs. Youll need to manually turn off your connected power amplfier. Dual Mono Sub Outputs: There are two mono-RCA sub outputs for connecting a powered subwoofer. These mono sub outputs are summed with both the left and right audio signal. They are parallel outputs (not discrete) allowing two powered subs to be connected to the RC-1572. The dual mono sub outputs are full-range, so you must have a powered subwoofer with its own built-in low-pass filter control. Detachable AC Power Cord: The detachable 58 AC power cord (IEC 2-prong) plugs into the back of the preamplifier and into an AC wall outlet or surge protector/line conditioner (sold separately - see Accessories Tab). ControlsFront-Panel Display & Controls: The Rotel RC-1572 stereo preamplifier is equipped with a front-panel display and front-panel controls. The front-panel display shows the source selected, volume level, and tone settings. The display also provides access to the setup and configuration menu options of the amplifier. The front-panel display does not support song/artist/album information. Front-panel controls include Power, Source, Volume, and Menu. IR Remote Control: The included IR remote control provides wireless operation over the RC-1572 stereo preamplifier. It can also operate a Rotel CD player (such as the CD14, sold separately). Note: The play and search controls on the remote only operate a connected Rotel CD player. They do not support playback and search functions for USB-B, and Apple iOS, and Bluetooth devices. Tone Controls: Bass & Treble circuits are bypassed at factory default to ensure the purest possible sound. You can choose to adjust the Bass & Treble to increase or decrease low and high frequency sounds. There is also a Balance control that adjust the left-to-right sound output of the connected speakers.Rotel Link: The 3.5mm stereo minijack input/output (labeled Rotel Link) can attach to Rotel network enabled products. This allows the attached Rotel products to communicate with each other and be controlled via the Rotel App (for Apple iOS 6.0+).IR In: The IR input (3.5mm) receives command codes from industry-standard infrared receivers via a hard-wired connection. This feature is useful when the unit is installed in a cabinet and the front-panel sensor is blocked. Consult your your Crutchfield advisor for information on external IR repeater systems (sold separately - see Accessories Tab). 12V Trigger Outputs: The RC-1572 is equipped with two 12-volt trigger outputs (3.5mm) that can be connected to two different components with 12-volt trigger inputs, allowing the components to turn on automatically with the RC-1572 preamplifier. RS232 Port: The Rotel RC-1572 preamplifier can be controlled via RS232 for integration with automation systems. The RS232 input accepts a standard straight DB-9 Male-to-Female cable.Ethernet Port: The rear-panel Etherent (RJ45) jack on the back of the preamplifier allows IP control for integrated with automation systems. The Ethernet jack alslo allows software udpates to be downloaded from the internet. Auto Power Modes: The Rotel RC-1572 preamplifier offers Auto Signal Sensing and Auto Standby for automatic on and off. Auto Signal Sensing: Thanks to Automatic Signal Sensing, the integrated turns on automatically when an audio signal is detected at one of its analog or digital inputs. Auto Standby: The RC-1572 can be configured to automatically power off if unused for a specified period (1, 2, 5, or 12 hours). If there is no audio signal or no control within the specified time period, the unit will automatically go into standby mode.
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