Rotel RSX-1550

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Rotel RSX-1550. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (soundandvision.com)

Rotel RSX-1550 A/V Receiver

Price: $1,999 At A Glance: Rotel enters the HDMI 1.3 age with two new receivers • Rated power at 75 watts times five • Snazzy aesthetics, minimalist user interface Family Matters Longtime readers will recognize the Rotel RSX-1065 as my reference A/V...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheater.com)

Rotel RSX-1550 A/V Receiver

Longtime readers will recognize the Rotel RSX-1065 as my reference A/V receiver. It's been around so long that it's no longer listed on Rotel's Website. Mine has been in service since 2001, when I reviewed it, setting a record for longevity and giving...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheatermag.com)

Rotel RSX-1550 A/V Receiver

For the most part, Rotel's minimalist choices are the ones I'd make myself if I were prioritizing parts and performance quality over neurotic feature-driven concerns. The one serious missed opportunity is the user interface. It's still monochrome, and...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Robert Mead (avrev.com)

Rotel RSX-1550 AV Receiver

A cornerstone of any high-end audio manufacturer has to be the ability to continually research and look for ways of improving their design technology to stay one step ahead of their competition. Rotel, formed more than forty-six years ago, employs...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Rotel RSX-1550 review

There might be a few holes in the spec sheet, but this mighty Rotel certainly knows how to impress with DVD and Blu-ray soundtracks

Terrific build and styling ; excellent drive combined with depth, weight and solidity ; great detail and dynamics

Some might long for those missing features

Forget the specs; this Rotel is an awesome multichannel amp, even if it’s not quite the best

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

Rotel RSX-1550

The Rotel RSX-1550 receiver features an up-to-date specification, and though a little simplistic compared to rivals, it's a great movie machine.

Great Rotel sound ; Excellent surround capabilities ; Up-to-date audio features

Poor remote ; Stereo sound could be better ; Unintuitive menu access

But it is an acceptable music spinner, and there was a tremendous sense of space in Red Right Hand. On some systems the bass and vocals can compete, but not on the well-integrated Rotel. Yet, while we liked this receiver a whole lot, we think the Sony...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : AudioEnz (audioenz.co.nz)