The Rotel RC-1572MKII is a stereo preamplifier processing analogue and digital sources in stunning clarity, with a natural and enveloping soundstage. Total harmonic distortion is held below 0.004%, and both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs are provided alongside a moving magnet phono stage.
Coaxial and optical digital inputs, PC-USB with MQA and MQA Studio decoding, and a bespoke tuning process bring affordable high-end performance to a preamplifier priced below the reference RC-1590MKII, while keeping the same fundamental circuit topology and connectivity.
Key Features
- Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs
- Moving magnet phono stage for turntable connection
- Coaxial and optical digital inputs to 24-bit/192 kHz
- PC-USB with MQA and MQA Studio decoding
- Total harmonic distortion below 0.004%
- Signal to noise ratio above 118 dB on line inputs
- Channel separation above 85 dB on RCA and phono
- Tone controls with ±10 dB adjustment
- Bespoke acoustic tuning process applied to the circuit
- Affordable step into a fully featured separates system
Warranty
This product comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Why Consider the Rotel RC-1572MKII
The RC-1572MKII gives a system the flexibility of separates, a preamplifier and power amplifier each with their own supply, without the cost of Rotel's reference RC-1590MKII. Paired with the RB-1582MKII or RB-1552MKII, it forms a complete two-channel system that still covers vinyl, digital and MQA-capable computer audio sources.
Ideal For
- Pairing with the Rotel RB-1582MKII or RB-1552MKII power amplifier
- An affordable entry into pre and power separates
- Vinyl systems alongside digital and streaming sources
- Balanced installations without the cost of the flagship preamp
What's in the Box
- Rotel RC-1572MKII Preamplifier
- Remote control
- Power cable
- Owner's manual
Downloads
Technical Specifications
| Performance |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
Less than 0.004% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Intermodulation Distortion |
Less than 0.004% |
| Tone Controls |
±10 dB at 100 Hz / 10 kHz |
| Frequency Response, Noise and Separation |
| Line Level |
10 Hz - 100 kHz (+0/-0.2 dB) |
| Digital Inputs |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (0 ±0.5 dB max) |
| Phono Input |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0.3/-0.2 dB) |
| S/N Ratio, Line |
118 dB |
| S/N Ratio, Digital |
100 dB |
| S/N Ratio, Phono |
80 dB |
| Channel Separation, RCA |
Greater than 85 dB |
| Channel Separation, XLR |
Greater than 75 dB |
| Channel Separation, Phono |
Greater than 85 dB |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance |
| Input Sensitivity, RCA |
200 mV |
| Input Sensitivity, XLR |
300 mV |
| Input Sensitivity, Digital |
0 dBfs |
| Input Sensitivity, Phono MM |
3 mV |
| Input Impedance, RCA / XLR |
100 kilohms |
| Input Impedance, Digital |
75 ohms |
| Input Impedance, Phono MM |
47 kilohms |
| Input Overload, RCA |
4 V |
| Input Overload, XLR |
5 V |
| Input Overload, Phono |
63 mV |
| Digital Section and Outputs |
| Coaxial / Optical Inputs |
LPCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz |
| PC-USB |
Class 1 up to 24-bit/96 kHz, Class 2 up to 32-bit/384 kHz |
| MQA |
MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit/384 kHz |
| Output Level, RCA |
1 V |
| Output Level, XLR |
2 V |
| Preamp Out Level (at -20 dB) |
1.44 V |
| General |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
431 x 99 x 338 mm |
| Front Panel Height |
88.1 mm |
| Power Requirements |
230 V, 50 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
35 W |
| Standby Power Consumption |
Less than 0.5 W |
| Net Weight |
8.36 kg |
| BTU Rating |
65 BTU/h |
