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2 reviews
Apr, 2025
We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews from international sources. The average review date is Oct 23, 2018. We have compared these reviews to 217954 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. Last update: Apr 14, 2025.
Expert review by : Jim Milton (hometheaterhifi.com)
Rotel, who has been in the audio business for 60 years, has released an updated version of their stereo preamplifier which contains some trickle-down technology from their high-end Michi line.
Lifetime build quality ; Top-notch musicality, with finesse and power ; Distinctively elegant and minimalistic Rotel styling ; Ample power
No flaws of consequence
THE ROTEL RC-1590 MKII is one of the finest sounding preamps I’ve heard. It delivers high-end sound and build quality at a reasonable price.
Expert review by : Chris Groppi (hometheaterhifi.com)
The Rotel RC-1590 preamp and RB-1590 power amplifier are at the peak of the price-performance curve for stereo hifi separates.
Lots of useful features not usually found on a high end 2-channel preamp ; Very good built in DAC ; Built in phono stage ; Enormous soundstage; wide and tall ; Very well built, powerful amplifier ; Very nice build quality for the price ; Excellent value
Fully balanced topology ; MC mode for phono stage ; Ability to stream computer audio over Ethernet
THE ROTEL RB-1590 AND RC-1590 AMPLIFIER AND PREAMPLIFIER sound fantastic, and are excellent values for their price point.