{"product_id":"rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-clearance-open-box","title":"Rotel RC-1590MKII Stereo Preamplifier - Clearance \/ Open Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRotel RC-1590MKII\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotel’s RC-1590MKII is a reference-class stereo preamplifier engineered to extract everything your sources can deliver—vinyl, high-resolution digital, and streaming alike. At its core is a serious, low-noise power supply with dual in-house toroidal transformers that keep analog and digital circuits electrically isolated for cleaner dynamics, deeper silence between notes, and better low-level detail. A premium Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC and Rotel’s proprietary, acoustically tuned output filtering preserve imaging and timing, while DIRECT-PATH bypass modes maintain signal integrity by removing unnecessary circuitry when you want the purest route.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnectivity is equally “reference”: Moving Magnet phono for turntables, balanced XLR and multiple RCA inputs for classic components, plus PC-USB up to 32-bit\/384kHz with MQA decoding\/unfolding and Roon Tested certification for modern libraries and desktop playback. With dual RCA and dual XLR pre-outs, two mono subwoofer outputs, line outputs, and automation-friendly control (network, RS232, triggers), the RC-1590MKII is built to anchor high-end systems and flexible multi-amp or sub-integrated setups—without sacrificing musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rotel RC-1590MKII is part of ListenUp's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/collections\/rotel-preamplifiers\" title=\"Rotel Preamplifiers Collection\"\u003eRotel Preamplifiers Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Good At:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivering a wide, open soundstage with low noise and strong dynamic contrast (dual toroidal, isolated power rails)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBringing high-resolution digital to life with a Texas Instruments 32-bit\/384kHz DAC and tuned output filtering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping analog playback pure with DIRECT-PATH bypass modes and a dedicated Moving Magnet phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServing as a true system hub with extensive inputs for analog, digital, PC-USB, and Bluetooth streaming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowering flexible system builds with dual RCA + dual XLR pre-outs, plus dual mono subwoofer outputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrating cleanly into custom installs via network control, RS232, Rotel Link, and dual 12V triggers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eRotel RC-1590MKII Full Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RC-1590MKII\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stereo Preamplifier \/ Stereo Control Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD, 20Hz–20kHz):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.002%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermodulation Distortion (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.002%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity \/ Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono Input (MM): 2.5 mV \/ 47k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (RCA): 150 mV \/ 100k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (XLR): 250 mV \/ 100k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital Inputs: 0 dBFs \/ 75 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Overload:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono Input: 64 mV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (RCA): 4 V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (XLR): 5.5 V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level (RCA): 1 V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced (XLR): 2 V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreamplifier Output Level: 1.65 V (at -20 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono Input: 20 Hz–20k Hz (+0.3 dB, -0.2 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (RCA): 10 Hz–100k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (XLR): 10 Hz–100k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital Inputs: 20 Hz–20k Hz (0 ± 0.5 dB, Max)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreble: ±10 dB at 10k Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF “A” weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono Input: 80 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (RCA): 117 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (XLR): 115 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital Inputs: 108 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono Input: \u0026gt; 85 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (RCA): \u0026gt; 85 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Level Inputs (XLR): \u0026gt; 75 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Instruments premium 32-bit\/384kHz Digital-to-Analog Converter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoaxial\/Optical Digital Signals: SPDIF LPCM (up to 24-bit \/ 192k Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC-USB: USB Audio Class 1.0 (up to 24-bit \/ 96k Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC-USB: USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 32-bit \/ 384k Hz) \u003cem\u003e*Driver installation required (Windows)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMQA and MQA Studio: up to 24-bit \/ 384k Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoon Tested: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs \/ Outputs \/ Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono: 1 × MM RCA + Ground (GND)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalog RCA Inputs: CD, Tuner, Aux, Line 1, Line 2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR Input: 1 × stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital Inputs: 3 × Coaxial (SPDIF), 3 × Optical (SPDIF)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront USB Input: USB for iPhone\/iPad\/iPod playback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC-USB Input: USB-B for computer audio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBluetooth: Traditional Bluetooth, AAC, aptX™\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetwork: Ethernet (updates, IP control; static\/DHCP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital Output: Coax\/Optical digital output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Output: Fixed\/full line level (bypasses volume)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreamp Outputs (RCA): 2 × stereo pairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreamp Outputs (XLR): 2 × stereo pairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubwoofer Outputs: 2 × mono sub outs (parallel; summed L+R)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadphone Output: Front 3.5mm (1\/8\")\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12V Trigger Outputs: 2 × 12V triggers (3.5mm mini mono)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl\/Integration: RS232, Rotel Link, External Remote (IR) input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA: 120 V, 60 Hz; Europe\/EC: 230 V, 50 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBTU Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 BTU\/h\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 431 × 144 × 348 mm (17\" × 5 11\/16\" × 13 7\/9\")\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Panel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3U \/ 132.6 mm (5 1\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1 kg (22.27 lbs.)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver and Black\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eRotel RC-1590MKII Q\u0026amp;A:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdl\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the RC-1590MKII a “reference” preamplifier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eIt uses a dual-toroidal, low-noise power supply with isolated analog\/digital rails, plus a premium 32-bit\/384kHz DAC and tuned output filtering to deliver an open soundstage, low distortion, and high clarity.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support turntables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It includes a dedicated Moving Magnet (MM) phono input and a ground terminal for cleaner vinyl playback.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many digital inputs does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eIt provides six total S\/PDIF inputs—three coaxial and three optical—supporting PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect it to a computer for high-resolution audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. The PC-USB input supports USB Audio Class 2.0 up to 32-bit\/384kHz (Windows driver required), with Class 1.0 support up to 24-bit\/96kHz.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support MQA and Roon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It supports MQA and MQA Studio up to 24-bit\/384kHz (via PC-USB Audio Class 2.0) and is certified Roon Tested.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it run two power amps or a bi-amp setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It includes two sets of RCA pre-outs and two sets of balanced XLR pre-outs, giving you flexible options for multi-amp configurations.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect one or two subwoofers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It has two mono sub outputs that are parallel and summed from the left and right channels, making dual-sub hookups simple.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it friendly for custom installation and automation systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It includes dual 12V triggers, RS232, network\/IP control, Rotel Link, and an external remote input for integration.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003c\/dl\u003e \u003ch4\u003eRotel RC-1590MKII Downloads:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/lupublic\/Rotel-RC-1590mk2-manual.pdf\" title=\"Rotel RC-1590MKII Manual\"\u003eRotel RC-1590MKII Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/lupublic\/Rotel-RC-1590mk2-spec-sheet.pdf\" title=\"Rotel RC-1590MKII Specifications Sheet\"\u003eRotel RC-1590MKII Specifications Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/lupublic\/Rotel-RC-1590mk2-drawing.pdf\" title=\"Rotel RC-1590MKII Drawing\"\u003eRotel RC-1590MKII Drawing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":62768817832095,"sku":"RTL-OBX-RC1590MK2-SIL","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":62768817864863,"sku":"RTL-OBX-RC1590MK2-BLK","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/dba5548a-22fa-48f3-8093-ad5474362f43.jpg?v=1776101775","url":"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/rotel-rc-1590mkii-stereo-preamplifier-clearance-open-box","provider":"ListenUp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}