This Amp Made my Head Explode! Rotel A11 MK ii is the best integrated amp under $1000... maybe

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This Amp Made my Head Explode! Rotel A11 MK ii is the best integrated amp under $1000... maybe

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@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

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@tpn8402 11 ай бұрын

Randy, did you find the A11 Tribute noise floor a bit high? (I did). You said the new MK2 is "dead quiet". Did you notice much of a difference between the two? Besides more bass, do you feel that the A11 MK2 is significantly more open/airy sounding vs the A11 Tribute? More detailed/transparent?

@Kukkema 7 ай бұрын

Hi Randy. Any chance you will review the nad 316beev2v? I know it’s older, but would love your opinion on this compared to all the other budget amps you have reviewed. All the best

@dexon555 11 ай бұрын

I’ve owned the A11 Tribute for a little less than a year and listening to music on it actually makes me deeply emotional. Rotel have done a spectacular job in my opinion. (Setup: Rotel A11 & CD 11 Tribute, DALI Oberon 3 Speakers and IsoAcoustics Aperta 200 stands).

@Junan.Reclaimed 9 ай бұрын

Which amp you are using now?

@dexon555 9 ай бұрын

@@Junan.Reclaimed As listed Above, I'm using a Rotel A11 Tribute with a CD11 Tribute CD player and DALI Oberon 3 speakers on ISO Acoustics 200 stands.

@angelheart1129 4 ай бұрын

Does the MK 2 sound any better?

@dexon555 4 ай бұрын

@@Junan.Reclaimed Rotel A11 Tribute, I listed my entire setup in the original comment.

@dexon555 4 ай бұрын

@@angelheart1129 That was my question, I do not have a MK2.

@user-du1yk7uk9v 11 ай бұрын

What I do like about this amp is that the tone controls are physical ! you don't have to enter a dumb menu in order to use them! less digital = More intelligent

@stpierreorama 6 ай бұрын

Finally! Someone who understands!

@crish7832 24 күн бұрын

Oui mais il faut se lever 😅

@user-du1yk7uk9v 24 күн бұрын

@@crish7832 c'est vrai mais il existe aussi une version avec télécommande, je n'aime pas qu'elle n'ait pas la possibilité de connecter deux paires d' enceintes

@crish7832 24 күн бұрын

@@user-du1yk7uk9v J'ai adoré mon A11 Tribute ! Je possède un RA1572MKII actuellement

@tjohnson9909 Жыл бұрын

I have a Rotel amp and preamp that I bought when I was in the military back in the early 90s that is still my primary audio components to this day and still sounds as good as ever! Love your channel!

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for serving!

@myfreakyvalentine 10 күн бұрын

I also have an old Rotel pre and power amp from the early 90's and I also have the A11 Tribute. The old combo sure pumps harder and sounds great, but to tell the truth, the Tribute is miles ahead when it comes to sound stage and image. Much more immersive.

@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071 Жыл бұрын

I bought an A12 about a year ago and I’m really happy with it. I run my Thornes TD160 with a Ortofon Bronze into my B&W CM9 speakers. The phono preamp in the Rotel is top notch. I don’t stream so can’t talk about that. Very happy with it, for now. Of course eventually I’ll get bored and want to upgrade, but don’t we all.

@user-mz6lt2pr9s Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Rotel review. I have the RB1582 MKII amp and RB1572 MKII preamp and had such a good experience I recently bought the RCD1572 MKII CD player. Love Rotel equipment. Well built, look great and accurate stats with plenty of power, wide dynamic range and head space with no noise or issues. Highly recommended!

@4thewinir344 Жыл бұрын

Good informative review. I think a better comparison would be against the similar sized, build quality and priced Audiolab 6000a. Here’s to hoping you consider a review!

@SyzygyNoon Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see one button for each input so you don’t have to cycle through all of them.

@PhillioDoede Жыл бұрын

Personally I'd rather have clean front end. Most people are only using a few inputs regularly and rarely are you constantly switching between them constantly.

@quazar912 Жыл бұрын

who needs more than 1 input nowadays?

@TheMaevian Жыл бұрын

Coaxial for the streamer, optical for the TV, Phono for vinyl and if possible a second coaxial for the cd player (but you rarely see that so most of the time it will be a second toslink) How do you get by with only one input?

@quazar912 Жыл бұрын

for me only one - for the streamer - for TV I have yamaha AV reciever, I don`t use CD anymore or tape or phono @@TheMaevian

@SyzygyNoon Жыл бұрын

@@quazar912 Whatever works for you, works, but many people need multiple inputs. I had a receiver that was pre-HDMI, and I used a ton of the inputs on that, as well as having two switch boxes. I miss analogue A/V. (I did use the digital audio connections, as well.)

@drogba6487 Жыл бұрын

Between your rec and Steve's, I think I'm sold on the A10 Mk ii for my first major upgrade. FWIW, I think it looks beautiful. Love how little Rotel's design language has changed over the years.

@guyb7005 10 ай бұрын

A10mkii or A11mkii?

@mychildrenareashamedtobese3398 Жыл бұрын

I have the A12 MKii...It literally makes my lights dip when I turn it on. The transformer is the size of a Gravitron ride at the carnival. It is rated at 60 Watts per channel but the overhead is insane and functionally it is a monster. I have bigger more powerful, more expensive amps that it crushes in real world listening. I am sure the 11 is very similar with just a little less power. These things are really easy to recommend. PS. the A12 MkII has pre-outs.

@WeeWeeJumbo Жыл бұрын

Rotel’s one of those brands that don’t make a lot of noise, just consistently delivering quality and value, year after year. Still owned and operated by original founder’s family, which is getting rare nowadays

@declanfarber Жыл бұрын

I think there might be something wrong with the electrical in your house. You should definitely have that checked out. Not joking.

@cbayardelle Жыл бұрын

He’s right I have an old adcom 555 ll power amp, the lights get dimmer when I turn it on, it does in every house that I lived in

@declanfarber Жыл бұрын

@@cbayardelle The 555 was 200wpc, w/a monster toroidal. I used to have one of those in an _apartment_ no less, and it didn’t do that. I also had a Rotel RB990, 200wpc, again a monster toroidal, and again no lights flickering or dimming, on a 15amp circuit. Something’s wrong with the wiring, I guess it depends on what kind of wiring is in your houses, that is scary.

@mychildrenareashamedtobese3398 11 ай бұрын

Electrical is good. It's been gone over and is relatively new. No other component I own even my monster amp with more than 3x's the power, has that effect when I power it on. @@declanfarber

@woodplay13 Ай бұрын

Hi Randy, I love your channel. I started following you two years ago when I wanted build my first hi fi system. But I ended with samsung dobly atmos 11 channel soundbar with sub and satelites. Its working great for movies and good for music. (cannot say great, audiophiles will bump me off 😅)I bought that because money issues, renewing apartment and I needed to put in budget LG oled tv. Now I'm finaly ready to purchace my first Hi fi system. After so much research I decided to go with this Rotel a11 m2 and with Dynaudio Emit 10. Seller told me that it have warm tone for pairing with rotel amp and that it sound great.Also that is enough for my room which is 16 square meters. Amp is 800€ or $ and dynaudio emit 10's are 750€ or $ here in Croatia. I will gladly appreciate your help if you have some time😊 I'm so excited for this purchace

@michaelowens944 Жыл бұрын

I went back and watched some of your vids from two years ago, man have you grown!

@russellgooding7475 Жыл бұрын

When I first got into HIFI in the UK in the early 80's. Aside from the usual suspects of traditional British brands, so Naim, Rega, Quad, Linn, Audiolab, Arcam and so on. The highest regarded next tier for UK audio fans included the real value Japanese amps. This was very much the likes of Marantz, Denon and Rotel. Rotel especially were always regarded as high quality back then. I believe all these years on, although now assembled out of China, not Japan. It doesn't surprise me they have regarded, a strong product, with a high pedigree. Personally having owned the Rega Brio (current edition, post 2017). That retailed at £700, and is now close to being replaced, and available on local 😂discount at £550 in the UK. I would personally take that as my top sub £1000 amp tbh. It is only analogue, with next to no features. But purely sonically it is very very good, produces tonnes of current, even at 50w, and easily drives 85db 4 Ohm speakers, plus being a Rega, and given their Turntable history its only feature is a still very strong phono stage built in. But frankly the good things still said sonically about the Rotel Amps in the same price range doesnt suprise me at all. They were always very well regarded this side if the pond, and were a well respected company who always equally cared most about the sound. I am glad that that still rings true.

@TristanSchneck Жыл бұрын

I picked up a gently used mk. 1 A12 a couple years back on Ebay and although I'm always looking for a power amp to pair with it I can't really justify it. Sounds awesome and has all the connections most would need. Can't beat the Rotel in-house built toroidal transformers.

@jeffjefferson7384 Жыл бұрын

Compact and gorgeous. But that's enough about Randy, the amp is good too.

@chrisnunya7171 Жыл бұрын

That's a very nice amp. I have the Sony STR-DH190 receiver because it has a phono stage input as well. I'm pretty happy with it. Great show! 🤘🏻

@carlosalvarez7445 Жыл бұрын

Well... interesting indeed, however, at that price range I wonder if it can at least be on the same league with the PS Audio Sprout 100, which not only is an excellent integrated delivering 100 W at 4 Ohms and with subwoofer output, but it really sounds amazing and delivers awesome image and very cool and wide three dimensional soundstage.

@gregkerbel1730 Жыл бұрын

Love Rotel equipment. Had a RC1090 pre and RB1070 power, it was my primary system for a couple of decades. Keep up the good work Randy.

@RogerBergqvist Жыл бұрын

I like when a product is not over designed, but the sound is good. A bit NAD over it.

@r423sdex 11 ай бұрын

Is the sound good ?

@RogerBergqvist 11 ай бұрын

@@r423sdex I think so.

@olegyamleq7796 Жыл бұрын

this is my kind of review!!!!!!! greatttttttt!!! i have an old Rotel RA 971 int amp. thanks Randy!

@StephenAnnoyingParrot 11 ай бұрын

Very nice review. From now on this amp is one of my options for my b&w 603 v1 speakers. I am impressed on what you said about the phono stage of the amp

@teraris 8 ай бұрын

In Australia, Encel is an Australian hifi company that used to build hifi's and had a store in Melbourne. They've since become a distributor for a number of brands including Rotel but have recently released an amplifier called the 'Encel Brains', which is evidfently based on the Rotel A11 Mk2. That perhaps has a slightly more stylish exterior(the front and rear layouts are identical) that really leans into the hifi as decor and the vinyl revival.

@JonMoralesLA 5 ай бұрын

Just picked up the Rotel A11 Tribute and I am so happy with it. I have it paired with a Wiim Pro streamer and a Denafrips Ares II DAC and it just all sounds fantastic into my Martin Logan 15 bookshelfs.

@ufopulse Жыл бұрын

Rotel has made some of the best sounding amps for DECADES

@b30sail Жыл бұрын

I have the a11 tribute. It has a pre amp out (I use with a sub). It has tone control bypass the mk 2 does not. The tribute has a higher signal to noise ratio, 100 vs 90. The tribute has 2 sets of speakers out, the mk 2 has 1. The tribute has 4 analog inputs, the mk2 has 3. The tribute has a LCD display, the mk2 has no display. The tribute has no dac, but I use a better external one anyway. I'm not understanding how this is an improvement? As for comparing the two, Randy is going by memory more than 6 months ago using different dacs and speakers. I think Rotel needed to save some costs on this model

@pv8203 Жыл бұрын

Agree, very challenging to compare such similar products from memory especially after six months of listening to many other equipment.

@davidlima8194 11 ай бұрын

I agree and to add to it the A11 Tribute looks much nicer than the newer A11 mkii. Of course Rotel is claiming several internal improvements have been made but only a direct head to head comparison might reveal any differences in sound quality characteristics, better, worse or just different. Remembering sound qualities/signature from 6 months ago doesn't cut it for me.

@sabresys45 11 ай бұрын

Rotel is probably reconfiguring their product line so that it "makes more sense", this A11 mkii makes sense to me, it's the A10 mkii with a built in DAC. I think it's perfect for simple 2-ch setup, for a mini hifi setup with small bookshelfs, many of us don't want a sub, don't need a/b speakers, the display on the other Rotels is really kind of crappy and makes them look cheap, so no love lost by removing them. This is a perfect product for me, 50W A/B power, volume knob, tone controls (because cheap small speakers tend to benefit from them), phono stage, and a nice DAC for my Wiim Airplay, clean simple aesthetic, looks timeless.

@chuckpardy8530 10 ай бұрын

I too would appreciate a side by side comparison with the A11 Tribute. I own the Tribute and use the internal phono preamp for vinyl and a Geshelli J2 for the DAC. Should I upgrade?

@sabresys45 10 ай бұрын

@@chuckpardy8530 I own a Rotel A12, a Rotel A14mkii and I bought then returned the new A11mkii. None of these units sound different from one another, if they do we're splitting eyelashes. The DAC's in all these modern Rotels sound basically the same, whether your talking the CD players or the integrated amps. The current "Rotel sound" is homogenous within their product line, so you either like the sound or you don't (which to me leans neutral/flat relative to the other mid-fi brands). The models with the mkii designations have DAC's that are advertised as a faster bitrate (32b/384khz vs 24b/192khz), but sonically I hear no difference. Just pick the model that has the power output you need as determined by your speakers and intended listening volume, they all sound the same, you're going to hear a much more drastic difference between using the J2 DAC than you are between any two Rotel models.

@guyb7005 Жыл бұрын

A11 Tribute had binding posts for 2 pairs of speakers, pre-amp out for Subs, dated RS32 connection -- but no coax. A11 MKii adding physical BBT knobs and marker on the volume is great. Suspect about sound quality being more dynamic, but not 100% surprised. Good review!

@scottbennett3119 Жыл бұрын

I like good tone controls, allows you to dial in the sound.

@Scottyman99 25 күн бұрын

The A10 MkII appears that it would have the same sound quality, but no internal DAC. Same wattage, S/N and THD. The A10 MkII appears to be the better deal especially if you want to use your own DAC.

@EA-58 4 ай бұрын

Love that amp. i'm still using the Rotel A10 here in Holland. But the A11MKii will be my next amp. with my B&W 706 S2 they are a great match. Great vid Randy 👍

@jeronronnunkoffunk4691 11 ай бұрын

Funtastic review Randy, enjoyed the vivid comparison and descriptions of the aspects of the new Rotel a11!🔥🔥👍🏽

@player16987 Жыл бұрын

I own a RA-1062 and I love it. I have to reconsider my comment. I thought the A11 and the RA1062 were comparable. And over the years some features had been dropped and others were added. But the right comparison should be RA1062 vs A12 Mk2 and here Rotel just upped the ante. All modern connections and still the same basic functions. Good job. There's a little story, in one review, the author said "I heard the RA1062 thought that thing was ONLY $900." In my case I heard the RA1062 and thought it only cost me 40€ 😁

@jimgardner5129 10 ай бұрын

Dated? No way! Perfect, to me. Basic and unassuming.

@paulhanlon5112 7 ай бұрын

Just to comment on Rotel Gear.A few years ago i owned from memory a rotel RA -970 integrated amp 70 watts and at the time i also owned an Arcam Alpha 9 70watts , the Arcam cost almost twice what the Rotel cost and to be honest you really had to concentrate to hear the difference between them...Basically what i am saying is that Rotel offer tremendous bang for your buck !

@JMJM75257 Жыл бұрын

For a subwoofer out just use an RCA splitter it's still doable!

@lwdp74 Жыл бұрын

The Rotel A12 MK II is $1200 and has line out and 60 watts @ 8 ohms. Might be worth a listen if you want a sub out.

@jedi-mic Жыл бұрын

You really want to ask the manufacturers does it driver a 2 ohm load ? And does it give you a perfect square wave and what's its slew rate voltage, and at what power? tells you more about the amp than just driving 4ohm load

@MrRocktuga Жыл бұрын

While its power may be more than adequate for many people and loudspeaker pairings, the relatively small increment in power at 4 ohms suggests that there isn’t that much headroom on the power supply, which is definitely not something usual for a more expensive Rotel unit. And while this is not and expensive amplifier, it isn’t a bargain either. Maybe it can provide something on sound quality that compensates for that, but that would imply to compare with similarly priced products from other well established manufacturers. Being around this business for as long as I’ve been, I find that many stereo amplifiers have increased their prices more than their performance, which ends up being related to the (low) number of units sold worldwide these days. I’m not implying that this isn’t a good product or good buy, but I’d argue that you could spend more and get a better value (bang for your buck).

@doubledark2 7 ай бұрын

hi, what would you recommend ? cheers

@bradleydurbin6784 Күн бұрын

Vintage Adcom GFA 535 60 watts per channel power amp. Circa 1987 used around 250.00 buy this before the new stuff. It’s got plenty of power

@kelseygs557 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for validating my recent purchase of a restickered A11 ( wondered who made Encel brains when Australian Encel has shrunk/sorta died ++) but thankfully the remote is gorgeous in comparison 🎉 love ya work

@maxcat479 Жыл бұрын

Great review as usual. Sounds like a special product, but was hoping for to a possible reference to the Audiolab A6000 which seems to be one of the leaders at this price range. Keep up the good work. Very much appreciated.

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

I thought they were going to send me one but it never happened.

@maxcat479 Жыл бұрын

Righto...Thanks for the reply and all the best.@@cheapaudioman

@rowanshole 9 ай бұрын

Love my RA-2020 with the RE-2000 equaliser. The flashing 80's leds are awesome.

@iansullivan1792 Жыл бұрын

I know that you mentioned in the video comparing to Emotiva IAs, and I’m also curious how this would compare, from just the sound quality perspective, to the Emotiva BasX TA2. From a functional perspective, not really much comparison needed.

@b30sail Жыл бұрын

I had the a11 tribute and the ta1 at the same time. Even though I had less features I went with the rotel. It sounded more clear.

@TheMaevian Жыл бұрын

You should compare it to the A12 MKII, that one has a pre-out and 5 digital inputs (2x coax, 2x optical and 1x USB)

@keithjohnson2863 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to know how this compares to the Keces E40. The Keces is also class AB, $50 less and has a preamp output. It also has a MM phono input, a USB input, and 2 analog inputs. 50W @ 8ohms and 65W @ 4ohms. It also has a smaller input.

@stevezeidman7224 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. Rotel has always made nice components. I always thought they were the step up from NAD.

@joekelly9369 11 ай бұрын

If you had a thousand for an amp what would you buy , clear vibrant , great bass producing ,with decent speakers ( evo 4.4) for a dac cd collection , no vinyl just cds

@dallastuttle3851 8 ай бұрын

I run an A14mkii (it was b-stock because it has a tiny scratch on the front) I run it into ls50 metas and if you happen to find it a little unenthusiastic for some rock music I’d recommend boosting the bass and the treble both up +2 or 3 in the tone section. It will liven up a lot for that punk rock sound. It’s great in tone bypass for more well recorded things though.

@TriAmpHiFi 10 ай бұрын

. If only they had designed it with the Left stereo signal into a switchable on-board Mono-able amplifier & a right side preamp stereo line out to an identical separate power amplifier. Or in other words, Just like the IOTAVX SA3 Integrated and PA3 Power Amplifier configuration. All & every integrated should be designed this way. I don't know what took us so long to figure it out. Reggae, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

@supergimp2000 Жыл бұрын

Their tomatoes are a handy thing to keep in the pantry. Great addition to chili, enchilada sauce, lots of stuff.

@mikelanier5617 Жыл бұрын

😂 I pair Rotel with Velveeta cheese and sausage for my listening dip ❤

@supergimp2000 Жыл бұрын

@@mikelanier5617 YES!!! I like some pickled jalapeños in there as well. Never tried sausage. Now on my list.

@1mctous Жыл бұрын

But have you tried Red Gold's tomato-tomatillo blend? It's better than Rotel.

@GeirRssaak 9 ай бұрын

i have allways liked Mexican and Spanish food,but i dislike snakeoil chefs!

@guyb7005 10 ай бұрын

DAC Texas Instruments PCM5102A I love the A11 Tribute and was surprised the A11MKii had so much less features than the Tribute (no A/B speaker posts, fewer source inputs) but if I understand you correctly, the sound quality (esp lower end) and BBT knobs seem to be a plus!!?!

@whome8192 Жыл бұрын

This sounds like a commercial for Sith Audio foaming bathroom cleaner.

@jaredpmoser Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy. However I think most of us are more interested in separates. Would like to see some reviews on Stereo Power Amps under 1k under 2k and under 5k. Personally say NAD vs McIntosh or Peachtree

@rf14dmb 4 ай бұрын

You mentioned the Rotel CDP...I'd love you to compare a brand new CDP to an old school one from the 90s or early 2000s. What has 30 years done.

@metroboom25289 5 ай бұрын

I still have my 1992 rotel ra40bx! Still sounds great after a new fix and capacitors! Great phono stage!

@dsonyay 11 ай бұрын

Good review. I think it would’ve been a good comparison to use the Emotiva BasX, integrated amp. It’s a little closer in price than the Yamaha, and it seems to have a near identical, physical format as well as much more closer matching inputs.

@MusicMovies67 Жыл бұрын

Another feature that the Rotel Amp doesn't have is AV Bypass so that you can connect it to a AV Receiver. Wish more amps had AV Bypass, because most AV Receivers Suck in 2ch Stereo

@andrewyorke2194 7 ай бұрын

You can set many Rotel amps to fixed input which makes your inputs like mains in

@deputy3690 Жыл бұрын

No problem using REL subs with the Rotel.

@alanmodimages 11 ай бұрын

Exactly. I wish more people here understood this, and the advantages of a High Level speaker connection.

@deputy3690 11 ай бұрын

@@alanmodimages If they knew it would change their life

@bigambientdeath Жыл бұрын

So is this the end of the road for the A11 Tribute?, Won't be selling my one anytime soon, I love the fact you can adjust the tone controls on the remote.

@scottbernard8824 Жыл бұрын

That's why I'll probably snatch one up. And they're on sale now that mkii is here.

@Hiluxtaco Жыл бұрын

Yet another excellent review, Randy!!

@NeilBlanchard Жыл бұрын

Some Class A/B amplifier goodness! For connecting a subwoofer to this integrated amp, you can use the speaker outputs - if your subwoofer can do this.

@Gibonz Жыл бұрын

Can you attach the sub speaker wire along with the normal speaker wires to the same binding posts yeh?

@NeilBlanchard Жыл бұрын

@@Gibonz - yes, if the sub has speaker level inputs, you can do this; and since the sub is only using it as a signal (and not drawing very much current), it doesn't lower the impedance that the amp is "seeing" by any significant amount.

@kj13-in5mz Жыл бұрын

Link to the shower cleaning product?

@24Alien 7 ай бұрын

Rotel A11 MK II has may changes compare to Tribute, technically. I dont know what itactually mens to consumers, how it affects sound etc. 1. As the display is gone, one can't set default start up volume. Also can't adjust tone from the remote. Preset tones not available that were present in Tribute like Rotel boost, max etc. Setting tone control on had some effect in A11 Tribute. 2. Only one set of speaker out. No A/B on A11 MK II. 3. No pre amp out that was available on A11 Tribute. 4. Damping factore reduced by 20, S/N ratio down to 90 db, compared to 100 db on Tribute. I don't know if this mk ii is better in some way, except it has digital inputs, which avoids me one more box on my desk, so went with A11 mk ii.

@Handshakeandasmile Жыл бұрын

I’ll stick with my Emotiva TA1 I really like the overall design and features. BTW Emotiva just reduced their prices on their speakers, grab them while you can!

@6643bear Жыл бұрын

Hi Randy , another great video, I wonder this compares with a11 tribune , it’s great they have put proper controls vol tone controls back on. I noticed they dropped the the A B 2 sets of speakers option and bit surprised not have pre out and sub woofer o/p . Does the mk2 have just the one aux I/p as you know the tribune has option to have 2 aux inputs switchable on remote or front panel. You are correct with dac chip set . I hope if eventually Rotel brings out the T11 mk2 they put in the 12v trigger I/p it’s available on a11 as the my 2 as well Kind regard mark

@d.s.6268 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I have a question though - Disregarding the phono preamp - Is the overall sound quality of the mk 2 significantly better than the A11 tribute ? I don't listen to vinyl so was curious if I should still make the effort to get the much harder to find (in my country) mk2... Thanks in advance :)

@megasquidd Жыл бұрын

I would be curious how this compares to my AXR 100 from Cambridge Audio. I've been pretty pleased with it. No sub out or preamp just like this one.

@davidlima8194 11 ай бұрын

Any comparisons done by anyone with this Rotel and the similarly priced Yamaha AS-801 integrated amp?

@scottbennett3119 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thorough review! Do you like this a lot better than the A11 Tribute? Thanks

@joelewis9682 Жыл бұрын

Randy, on the tone scale of warm/cool. What`s your listening opinion on where this amp lands?

@josepgiral4658 Жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, I was wondering how would you compare this to the A300 smsl that you reviewed a few days ago? I imagine that the Rotel is better but how much? Thanks and keep doing those cool videos!

@josepgiral4658 Жыл бұрын

Btw, did you try the rotel or the a300 on other speakers like the Klipsch Rp600 or the Polk R200? 😬

@mgaming7 Жыл бұрын

Will this sound better than a 30 year old Rotel RB-960BX dual mono 60wpc with a 30 year old Anthem TLP-1 pre-amp? I always wonder if age makes a difference.

@andreassouth1523 11 ай бұрын

Good informative review. I think a better comparison would be against similarly priced Yamaha A-S701(11.5 KG BEAST).I have A-S 701 5 years and iam very very happy!

@ElderPinto254 11 ай бұрын

in my young days rotel i always went for rotel the old rotel i love it

@chenolan8262 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Now you need to do some equalizers, because who else will, and compare new to vintage.

@edwardwood969 Жыл бұрын

It's a nice AMP, but I'm disappointed that it doesn't have a subwoofer output.

@mfgxl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying what I was going to say. A no-go for me!

@bikdav Жыл бұрын

@edwardwood969: I saw that. But, with most subwoofers I can work around that.

@johper4 Жыл бұрын

Just connect speaker wires to subwoofer who have those connections first and then speakers.

@bikdav Жыл бұрын

@@johper4 Exactly. That’s what I do.

@alanmodimages 11 ай бұрын

@@johper4 Yep, even REL, a high end subwoofer brand, fully recommends "High Level" or speaker terminal connections to their subs.

@rasskall-aka-Luke_A. Жыл бұрын

Rotel keeps making great-value products. Not including a sub-out is really a shame. Pre-in/main-outs would also have been great, but would bump up the price.

@PH-gm2qe 11 ай бұрын

Still own Rotel RA04 - excelent amplifier. will chage it only when I get very good deal for some Accuphase amp.

@whome8192 Жыл бұрын

Been hoping for a Rotel review.

@Andy.Garcia Жыл бұрын

C'mon Randy. How can you compare this amp against the low end Yamaha amplifier? That's an apples to oranges comparison. Why not the S801? That would be more in line with the class of amp.

@adamant3844 Жыл бұрын

I love British gear. Your review of the A11 mk2 might as well been for my 30 year old Rx950ax receiver. Same power output, same distortion and equally superb phono stage. It got amazing reviews to boot. It does have pre-outs but no sub connection. However, it's equipped with B speaker connections. Good review on a fine piece of equipment Randy. Next up, review gear from Cambridge audio. Thanks.

@keiron99 Жыл бұрын

It's not British, it's Japanese.

@sdrtcacgnrjrc Жыл бұрын

It would be very interesting to hear how this (or the A10 Mkii) compares to the Cambridge AXR100 or even to their AXA35

@GeirRssaak 9 ай бұрын

British gear is ok, but it is insanely overprized!

@ordinaryjoe2247 Жыл бұрын

And with the introduction of the Mk II, the A11 Tribute now is $150 off on Crutchfield.

@stevengoodman3636 Жыл бұрын

Crutchfield has the Rotel A11 Tribute on sale for $650.

@SK-ps5pn 6 ай бұрын

I can only find that the A11 Mk-II has a Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz DAC chipset, but not its version or model #.

@TheActualTal 18 күн бұрын

Can the lack of DSD in Rotel's A series emps be considered as a deal breaker?

@riccitone Жыл бұрын

Hmm… I wonder if the phono signal is going through the internal dac? Just a thought, probably not…but? Super nice little amp! 🙏🏼

@DearSX Жыл бұрын

I hope you can test a Purifi amp soon.

@joergwittenberg2178 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Randy. 👍

@mfgxl Жыл бұрын

Love the give away. Congrats on the 200K. It is going to happen!

@robertosantoro9685 Жыл бұрын

it looks like a modernized ra935bx mkII. The internals look pretty much the same

@bengleason508 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy

@kevinbehnke7149 Жыл бұрын

I am a huge Emotiva fan boy but love the design, layout and specs! The only downfall for me is there is no sub out?

@MatijaTurk4 10 ай бұрын

It`s great amp for sure..but is there a huge difference and improvement in sound from Tribute? I own A 11 Tribute and it really warms my heart.. I love it!!

@jeronronnunkoffunk4691 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mistermushroom652 Жыл бұрын

For the cost and quality of this amp, I can't figure out why they wouldn't include a subwoofer out.

@MinnesotaFats 11 ай бұрын

Seriously, why wouldn't they add it?

@thomasalexand 9 ай бұрын

Back in the day, the NAD 3020 amp was a recognised classic and sold itself. The same would apply if this Rotel amp had a subwoofer out.

@bearded_wolverine3503 4 ай бұрын

Why dont these amps come with a sub out? Its very frustrating when someone is looking for an amp that will be used strictly for vinyl playback. It seems to me most reviews of these amps are never reviewed with vinyl playback in mind, but for home theater applications

@davidlima8194 Жыл бұрын

The Audiophiliac Steve Guttenberg did a review of this same Rotel integrated amp along with the matching Rotel CD player. He liked both Rotels but it seemed that he really liked the CD player more; especially after he did a head to head comarison of the Rotel amp with the Atoll in50 Signature integrated amplifier, both with similar power specs. The Atoll is a few hundred $ more than the Rotel. In his direct comparison he claims the Atoll integrated blew it away and was clearly better than the Rotel. Atoll is made in France, Rotel in China. Perhaps some day you can do an all "Made in France" review of the Atoll paired with the new Focal Theva 1 bookshelf speakers, also made in France. The Focal Theva bookshelve are just under$1,000 and have a couple really good reviews from both the Audiophiliac & Andrew Robinson. Really enjoy your reviews and unique style... great stuff!

@alanmodimages Жыл бұрын

What's the price of the Atoll again? This is the CAM channel and this amp looks like a lot of goodness for the price.

@davidlima8194 Жыл бұрын

Atoll in50 integrated amp is $1,199

@alanmodimages Жыл бұрын

@@davidlima8194 That's the base price. Add a DAC... +$300, phono preamp? +$130. It's not really an apples to apples comparison in the end.

@alanmodimages Жыл бұрын

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 Yes, but I have seen products given rosy reviews and then shredded by others. In the end, one must use their own judgement and ideally try them out.

@alanmodimages Жыл бұрын

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 Thanks. Neither am I. But yes I pay attention to S/N Ratio, Frequency response and roll off, Cross talk, THD, Damping Factor etc. , but I also have R2R DAC's that don't measure particularly well, but sound great to my ears. For many items, Crutchfield can be your friend (Even Amazon...), since they have 60 day return policies. You can try them out at really no risk in your home. Thanks for the feedback :)

@justbrowsing5279 Жыл бұрын

Love to get some comparisons to the Outlaw audio stereo integrated.

@john26262 Жыл бұрын

No pre outs or subwoofer out is a deal killer for me

@alphacapo 9 ай бұрын

This vs yamaha as701 or 801? Down to preference?

@stephenserrato3482 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of upgrading to an integrated and digging this design . Do you think sonically it is an upgrade from an Akitika power amp? They have similar specs.