Rotel RC-1590 Stereo Preamplifier NEW

The RC-1590 Stereo Preamplifier has been engineered to the highest audio standards while providing the user with an incredible level of control flexibility. It includes extensive arrays of both analog and digital inputs, to accommodate the needs of a modern music system. 
The heart of any audio component is its power supply, and the RC-1590’s is extraordinary. It is anchored by separate Rotel custom-built toroidal transformers for its analog and digital circuits, and maintains individual, reference-grade analog and digital regulator circuits with custom-made slit-foil capacitors. Slit-foil capacitors have very quick charge/discharge times and low signal loss, to ensure tight bass performance. The result is rock solid and exceptionally quiet power delivery to all audio stages and for all sources. 
Beyond the power supply, every aspect of the RC-1590’s component selection and circuit topography was designed, and carefully evaluated in extensive listening sessions, to ensure the highest fidelity. Analog and digital circuits were designed separately by specialized Rotel teams, but evaluated together before finalization of the design. The analog inputs boast very-low-noise circuitry, and include a high performance phono stage that supports both moving magnet and photo stage. Digital inputs are fully isolated, and feature a precision AKM, 34-bit/768kHz digital to analog converter (DAC) that supports PCM and DSD decoding. 
The RC-1590 offers extensive connectivity. The analog connections include a pair of balanced XLR inputs and two sets of XLR outputs (for bi-amping, if desired) along with single-ended RCA outputs and three sets of single-ended RCA inputs, a phono input, and a pair of buffered subwoofer outputs. Digital inputs are also numerous, for full flexibility with digital sources: three coax and three optical PCM, plus a front USB for iOS devices and a rear PC-USB that supports up to 24 bit/192kHz and DSD signals, along with an internal aptX Bluetooth receiver. There are even digital outputs on coax and optical connectors. Volume is controlled by a Texas Instruments precision volume control IC. 
Other essential features include RS-232 and IP control options for automated system integration, Internet-based software updates, two 12-volt trigger outputs, a dimmable display, an automatic power-off function (configurable for 1, 2, 5, 12 hours, or disabled), a detachable IEC power cord, an external IR remote input, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front panel. A full function remote control is included. 
For music enthusiasts who won’t accept compromise, the RC-1590 preamplifier is in a class by itself, at a price that belies its incredible performance. 
Available Finishes: Black and Silver. Availability: April 2015
Suggested retail price: $1749.