Amplifiers > Rotel Amplifiers

Classy sounding hi-fi amp

Advantages: beautiful sound
Disadvantages: Not the most powerful amp around but plenty more than enough

Classy sounding true hi-fi amp with well rounded low end and clear transparent top end. Very enjoyable musical sound that complimented all styles of music. Although I mostly used it for listening to indie/rock music I used to sneak on the occasional classical CD too. Owned and used this for 3 years and never disappointed. A well respected music industry AR man once visited my house and was amazed at the sound quality from my setup. 20 Watts RMS per ...

GrahamC2000 02.01.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of Rotel RA 920 AX

Top quality entry level Amp

Advantages: Value for money, excellent sound, bi wire abilty and upto 4 speakers
Disadvantages: plain looks if you like shiny things

This amplifer was my first introduction to the world of real hi-fi equipment and quite simply it was an absolute bargin. I have this connected to an NAD cd player and B&W 602 s2 speakers and it sounds fantastic. I find it produces very warm sounds with an excellent bass response. This may be an entry level amp and only rated at 40 watts but it has plenty of power, many other cheaper amp's my show more power, when it comes to it they loose clarity ...
...sony amp rated at 80 watts per channel) This amp really does benefit from high quality interconnectors, speaker cables and make sure they're fitted with gold plated bannana plugs, it really does make a difference. It looks quite plain and understated. When my hose was broken into this amp and cd player was left behind in favour of a £100 Awia system with lots of flashing lights. I would high reccomend this amp as after 3 years it is still producing ...

andyyaris 29.11.2007 · Read Full Review
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Review of Rotel RA01

Fantastic sound, but needs more features!

Advantages: Perfect quality sound, great build
Disadvantages: Lacking in connectivity options

...technology to it. However, this is only to be expected, as Rotel could hardlyhave been expected to predict the future whilst making it! Overall, it has every feature that a normal stereo user could desire - but is perhaps a tad basic for the advanced users among you. ...

atki5 02.05.2007 · Read Full Review
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Review of Rotel RA 971

Owners view on the Cambridge Audio A1 Intergrated amplifier

Advantages: great clarity, can recognise delicate sounds, for the price its unbeatable!
Disadvantages: it wont break any windows in terms of volume! it lacks any digital input!

For a budget amplifier you get oodles of clarity! its punchy, and delivers the most delicate of high frequencies too.... i have paired it up with an old pair of Kef Cresta 3's and have used several diffent speakers and different cables.... the first lot of cable i tried was specially handmade gold in, silver out @ £600 per meter! and the current cable is cheapy £2 bell type wire, and to be honest, it made very little difference in the quality... ...
...as another plus, it will make a very low budget system sound very good! so positives are amazing sound quality, from bassy club music to delicate classical, it delivers all with a convincing realism, and thats using a standard cd player on my pc! its bass is very punchy if need be and is quite apparent even at low volumes!!! clarity is top notch for a budget amp, i have had people put cd's of their favourite music, and after one song be thoroughly ...

sentientphil 19.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Cambridge Audio A1

Marantz PM4200 Amplifier - Sleek unit with great sound

Advantages: Remote control, Good looks, great sound quality
Disadvantages: No sub woofer output,

Features This amplifier has 6 inputs, including a phono input for a vinyl deck. Each input has its own red LED which shows when it is enabled. It can handle up to 4 speakers (2x2 channels) which can be toggled in all possible ways (both on, both off, one on etc). It comes with a remote control which can perform most of the functions on the unit apart from: change bass/treble, turn speakers sets on/off, or change the balance. A great feature is when ...
...on the amp rotates! There is a dial devoted to the recording from the inputs which I have never used so I cannot comment on how they perform. Design This amplifier looks great! It has a very symmetrical layout, which makes it easy to navigate – even in the dark. Each input is lit by a small red LED, which is not intrusive if it to be used under a television etc. Lifespan I have used this amp on a daily basis for about 6 years, and it has not once ...

strelly 15.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Marantz PM/4200