A stereo integrated amplifier from Rotel with 200 watts per channel of Class AB output into 8 ohms, balanced XLR and RCA inputs, an MM phono input, a Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz DAC, PC-USB with MQA and aptX and AAC Bluetooth. Available in Black or Silver.
Rotel says the RA-1592MKII uses its in-house manufactured toroidal transformer feeding an array of slit-foil capacitors.
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Why you will love it
200 watts per channel from a toroidal transformer
Rotel says the RA-1592MKII delivers 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, powered by its in-house manufactured toroidal transformer feeding an array of slit-foil capacitors.
Rotel lists 350 watts per channel maximum into 4 ohms and total harmonic distortion below 0.008%.


Balanced, analogue, phono and digital inputs
Rotel lists analogue, XLR, digital, aptX and AAC wireless Bluetooth, PC-USB with MQA and a Moving Magnet phono stage.
Per the owner's manual, the digital inputs are labelled 1, 2 and 3 for coaxial and optical and decode PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz. The front USB input connects to an iPhone, iPad or iPod.
32-bit DAC and PC-USB
The DAC is a Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz converter with tuned output filter circuits. Rotel says the amplifier is certified Roon Tested.
PC-USB supports USB Audio Class 1.0 and Class 2.0, with MQA and MQA Studio listed up to 24-bit/384kHz. Per the manual, Windows needs no driver for Class 1.0 up to 96kHz. Class 2.0 up to 384kHz needs the Windows driver on the supplied USB stick. Macs do not need a driver.


Outputs and control
Rotel lists selectable A-B speaker outputs, RS232, Ethernet and 12V triggers for control systems. Per the owner's manual, there are also two mono subwoofer outputs, a pre-out and a 3.5mm headphone output.
Per the manual, tone controls are bypassed by default and can be switched on from the menu.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a higher-power stereo amplifier for larger rooms or more demanding speakers
- Want balanced XLR inputs as well as RCA
- Have a turntable with a Moving Magnet cartridge
- Want to stream from a phone or computer by Bluetooth or USB
Worth knowing
- It is a stereo amplifier for music sources, with no HDMI or built-in network streaming
- Phono input is Moving Magnet only
- USB Audio Class 2.0 playback (up to 384kHz) needs the Windows driver
- It is 425 mm deep and 17.63 kg, so check shelf space
- Per the manual, plugging in headphones does not mute the speakers, so use the A-B selector to turn them off
Build your system
Rotel lists analogue, XLR, digital, PC-USB, Bluetooth and Moving Magnet phono sources for the RA-1592MKII.
- Speakers: Choose bookshelf speakers or floorstanding speakers
- Turntable: Plug in a turntable with a Moving Magnet cartridge. Browse turntables
- CD player: The Rotel RCD-1572MKII CD player has RCA and balanced XLR outputs. Browse more CD players
- Bass: Use the subwoofer outputs with a powered subwoofer
- More Rotel: See the Rotel range or compare other stereo amplifiers
Specifications
Power
| Continuous power output | 200 W per channel (8 ohms) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power output | 350 W per channel (4 ohms) |
| THD | Below 0.008% |
| IMD (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1) | Below 0.03% |
| Damping factor | 600 |
Inputs and outputs
| Line level frequency response | 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +/-0.5 dB |
|---|---|
| Phono frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB |
| Digital input frequency response | 10 Hz - 90 kHz, +/-2 dB |
| Digital inputs | Coaxial and optical, LPCM up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| PC-USB | USB Audio Class 1, USB Audio Class 2 (up to 32-bit/384kHz, driver installation required), MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit/384kHz |
| Bluetooth | aptX and AAC |
| Pre-out level | 1.9 V |
| Input sensitivity | RCA 340 mV, XLR 540 mV, phono (MM) 5.2 mV |
| S/N ratio (IHF A-weighted) | Line 103 dB, digital 102 dB, phono 80 dB |
Physical and power
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 431 x 144 x 425 mm |
|---|---|
| Front panel height | 3U / 132.6 mm |
| Net weight | 17.63 kg |
| Power requirements | 230 V, 50 Hz (Rotel Asia-Pacific page) |
| Power consumption | 500 W |
| Standby power | Below 0.5 W |
Specifications from Rotel's RA-1592MKII product pages (Asia-Pacific and global) and owner's manual, checked November 2026. Power requirements are the Asia-Pacific figure.
What is in the box
- Rotel RA-1592MKII integrated amplifier
- RR-AX150 remote control with AA batteries (per owner's manual)
- USB cable and USB stick with Windows driver (per owner's manual)
- Power cable
Questions people ask
Does it have balanced XLR inputs?
Yes. Rotel lists balanced XLR inputs. Do not connect both the RCA and XLR outputs of one source at the same time.
Does it have a phono input?
Yes. It has a Moving Magnet (MM) phono input. Rotel lists it as 5.2 mV sensitivity with 47k ohm input impedance.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes, with aptX and AAC support.
Can I connect a subwoofer?
Yes. There are two mono subwoofer outputs, which carry a summed left and right signal.
Can I connect my computer?
Yes, by the PC-USB input. Up to 24-bit/96kHz works with USB Audio Class 1.0 on Windows without a driver. For up to 384kHz, switch to Class 2.0 and install the Windows driver on the supplied USB stick.