PU20075

Rotel España
B&W Group Spain S.A.
Camí Can Calders 22
Apartado de Correos 252
08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona
Spain
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Netherlands
B&W Group Nederland B.V.
Mercury Building
Herikenbergweg 179
1101 CN Amsterdam ZO
Holland
E [e-mail]

Rotel Finland
B&W Group Finland Oy
Uudenmaakatu 4- 6
00120
Helsinki
Finland
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Copyright © B&W Group Ltd.
Printed in the UK.
Rotel Europe (B&W Group Ltd)
reserves the right to amend details of
the specifications without notice in line
with technical developments. E&OE.

The Rotel Co. Ltd
Shinsen-Bldg. 4F
10-10 Shinsen-Cho
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150-0045
Japan
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Europe
B&W Group Ltd
Dale Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2BH
United Kingdom
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

UK Sales
B&W Group Ltd
Dale Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2BH
United Kingdom
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Deutschland
B&W Group Germany GmbH
Kleine Heide 12
33790 Halle/Westfalen
Germany
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]
www.rotel-hifi.de
www.gute-anlage.de

Rotel France
B&W Group France
75 rue Louis Arnal
ZAC des Prés Secs
69380 Lozanne
France
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Switzerland
B&W Group (Schweiz) GmbH
Ifangstrasse 5
8952 Schlieren
Switzerland
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]
www.bwgroup.ch

Rotel Belgium
B&W Group Belgium
Brusselbaan 278
9320 Erembodegem
Belgium
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

For a full list of Rotel distributors
worldwide go to www.rotel.com

15 SERIES

Our story began nearly 50 years ago yet our ownership and mission have never
changed. We are an independent high performance audio/video company with
an unwavering ambition to deliver exceptional value. As with the first product we
ever made, our components are skillfully manufactured in our own factory thus
assuring consistent quality.

We call our design approach Balanced Design Concept, a disciplined synthesis
of physics, electronics and mechanical engineering guided by the belief that the
whole should be greater than the sum of its parts. Over the decades, we have
received hundreds of rave reviews and awards from publications around the
world. Most importantly, we’ve satisfied hundreds of thousands of people who
take their entertainment seriously—like you! We sell our brand only through the
most qualified group of audio/video retailers and custom installers who have
proven track records for superior knowledge and customer service.

15 Series—built on a performance heritage

HOME THEATRE RECEIVERS

RSX-1550

RSX-1560 (ClassD)

Power configurations

5 x 75 watts/ch (20-20kHz, <0.05% THD, 8 ohms)

7 x 100 watts/ch (20-20kHz, <0.03% THD, 8 ohms)

Continuous Amplifier Power (two channels driven)

100 watts/ch (1kHz, <1.0% THD, 4 ohms, DIN)

THD (20-20,000Hz) 8 ohms, all channels driven

<0.05%

<0.03%

IM Distortion

<0.05%

<0.05%

Analogue Bypass

95 dB

95 dB

Digital Input

92 dB

92 dB

Input Sens. / Impedance

Line Level : 200 mV/100K ohms

Line Level : 200 mV/100K ohms

Contour (LF/HF)

+/- 6 dB at 50 Hz / 15 kHz

+/- 6 dB at 50 Hz / 15 kHz

Preamp Output Levels

1.0V / 1K ohm

1.0V / 1K ohm

Decodable Digital Input Signal

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Prologic IIx, DTS, DTS_ES,

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Prologic IIx, DTS, DTS_ES,

DTS96/24, LPCM (up to 192K), Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Mster Audio

DTS96/24, LPCM (up to 192K), Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Mster Audio

Video
Frequency Response

3 Hz - 10 MHz, +/-3 dB (Composite, S-Video)

3 Hz - 10 MHz, +/-3 dB (Composite, S-Video)

3 Hz - 100 MHz, +/- 3 dB (Component Video)

3 Hz - 100 MHz, +/- 3 dB (Component Video)

S/N Ratio

45 dB

45 dB

Input Impedance

75 ohms

75 ohm

Output Impedance

75 ohms

75 ohm

Output level

1.0 Volt

1.0 Volt

FM Tuner
Usable Sensitivity

14.2 dBf

14.2 dBf

Signal / Noise Ratio (at 65 dBf)

70 dBf

70 dBf

Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf)

0.03%

0.03%

Stereo Separation (1 kHz)

45 dB

45 dB

Output Level

1 V

1 V

Antenna Input

75 ohms unbalanced

75 ohms unbalanced

AM Tuner
Sensitivity

500 uV/m

500 uV/m

Signal to Noise Ratio

40 dB

40 dB

Output Level

500 mV

500 mV

Antenna Input

Loop Antenna

Loop Antenna

Power Consumption (Rating)

450 watts

500 watts

Power Consumption (Idling)

100 watts

79 watts

Power Consumption (Standby)

4.7 watts

3 watts

Power Requirements USA

120 volts, 60 Hz

120 volts, 60 Hz

Power Requirements CE

230 volts, 50 Hz

230 volts, 50 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm

431 x 162 x 435 mm

431 x 188 x 422 mm

Dimensions (W x H x D) in.

17 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 16 5/8 in.

17 x 7 3/8 x 16 5/8 in.

Weight (net)

17 Kg / 38 lbs.

15.5 Kg / 38 lbs.

Front Panel Height

150 mm / 5.9 in.

4U / 177 mm / 7 in.

RSX-1550

RSX-1560

7.1 CH Home Theatre Receiver

7.1 CH Home Theatre Receiver

with powerful 5 channel amplifier

Rotel 15 series cabinets are sized for the EIA “U” height standard used for profes-
sional equipment. Many custom installations benefit from rack mounting. Rack
height designs negate any space wastage when placing products one on top
another in the rack. Rotel can supply a matching cost effective rack rail kit that
is available for 20” or 26” depths as well as trim parts. A rail will support up to
5U high models. Products lock into the rack with a rear screw securing them for
transportation.

Rack installations made easy

Our new 15 Series range represents the culmination of these five decades
of commitment to the art and science of electronics design. We’ve wrapped
cutting edge technologies in stunning brushed metal cabinets; available in either
silver or black finishes complementing any setting. We’ve provided elegantly
simple user interfaces and custom installation control features because we
understand that technology should be in your service and not the other way
around. We believe these components inspire pride of ownership only associ-
ated with the absolute finest products.

We invite you to visit Rotel on-line and view or download a wealth of product
information and general audio/video educational materials in our members’
area at www.rotel.com. Better yet, visit your nearest Rotel dealer for a hands-on
demonstration.

RSX-1560

7.1 CH Home Theatre Receiver

Home Theatre Receivers

and Preamp/Processor

Most people’s home theatre is also their primary music system.
Building components that can handle today’s complex signal
handling requirements and provide optimal fidelity for both mu-
sic and cinema sources is not easy. High definition video and
high resolution audio must not be compromised. The robust
dynamics and surround sound envelopment required with
movie soundtracks needs to be matched by the tonal neutral-
ity and harmonic refinement expected of fine music playback.
Our audio/video components are first and foremost high-end
music reproducers endowed with powerful “real world” ampli-
fication and sophisticated digital processing. They are capable
of putting you in the center of the cinematic action as well as
revealing the nuances of your favorite recordings. All Rotel home
theatre models have multi-zone capabilities so that you can en-
joy music all around the house while keeping your system in one
central location.

•

100wattsx7channels

•

200wattsx7channels4ohms

•

Audiophile-qualityClassDamplifierdesign

•

ExpandedHDMIv1.3aportsx4withDeepColourandxvYCC

•

Dolby®TrueHD,DolbyDigitalPlusanddts-HD™MasterAudio,

dtsHDHi-Resolution

•

Faroudjavideoprocessing

•

1080P24Hertzcompliant

•

Assignablechannelsforbi-ampingmainspeakersorsecondzone

•

RearPanelRS-232CandmultipleIR

•

Assignable12volttriggers

•

Second,thirdandfourthzonecapable

•

DetachableA.C.cord

•

4Ucabinet

RSX-1550

7.1 CH Home Theatre Receiver with
powerful 5 channel amplifier

•

75wattsx5channelshighperformanceaudiophileamplification

•

7.1CHsurroundsoundprocessing.Poweramplifierassignfeatureintegrates

additionalamplifierfor7channeloperation.

•

ExpandedHDMIv1.3aportsx4withDeepColourandxvYCC

•

Dolby®TrueHD,DolbyDigitalPlusanddts-HD™MasterAudio,

dtsHDHi-Resolution

•

Faroudjavideoprocessing

•

1080P24Hertzcompliant

•

Second,thirdandfourthzonecapable

•

+12volt150mAassignabletriggeroutput

•

RS-232CsystemcontrolandmultipleIR

•

DetachableA.C.cord

•

150mmcabinet

RSP-1570

7.1 Home Theatre Surround Processor/Preamplifier

•

ExpandedHDMIv1.3aportsx4withDeepColourandxvYCC

•

Dolby®TrueHD,DolbyDigitalPlusanddts-HD™MasterAudio,

dtsHDHi-Resolution

•

Faroudjavideoprocessing

•

1080P24Hertzcompliant

•

RearPanelRS-232CandmultipleIR

•

Assignable12volttriggers

•

Second,thirdandfourthzonecapable

•

3Ucabinet

RMB-1575

5 CH Home Theatre Amplifier

RB-1572

2 CH Home Theatre Amplifier

Severalyearsago,welaunchedourfirstClassDamplifiersand
we’re proud to introduce a new generation of 15 Series models.
Our ultra sophisticated designs quickly earned critical acclaim
and a place in the systems of enthusiasts who longed for high
performance but not the massive size, weight and heat of equiv-
alentconventionaldesigns.Tobeclear,ClassDdoesnotmean
“digital”; rather this technique uses high speed power supplies
and semi-conductors to eliminate the need to store energy and
instead delivers it effortlessly on demand. The amplification
itself is analogue and very much in keeping with our long herit-
ageofsuperiorsoundquality.ClassDdesigndoesawaywith
largeheatsinksandbulkypowertransformersbecauseClass
Disavastlymoreenergyefficientdesign,upto90%compared
withaconventionalamplifier(~30%)—meaningverylittleenergy
iswasted.MultipleclassDmodelscanbestackedintoarack
one against another without concern that they will overheat.

The new 15 Series builds on our past success with this advan-
ced technology and carries forward our “smart” power supply
and output filtering techniques. Audio performance is beyond
reproach.Fivechannelandtwochannelmodelsmaybecom-
binedtosuitsystemrequirements.Forthetechnicallyinclined,
adetaileddescriptionofourClassDdesignscanbefoundat
www.rotel.com

Home Theatre Amplifiers

•

250wattsx5channelshighperformanceaudioamplifier

•

500wattsx5channels4ohms

•

ClassDenergyefficientdesign

•

12volttrigger

•

Fivewaybindingposts

•

3Ucabinet

•

250wattsx2channelshighperformanceaudioamplifier

•

500wattsx2channels4ohms

•

ClassDenergyefficientdesign

•

12volttrigger

•

Fivewaybindingposts

•

2Ucabinet

•

100wattsx5channelshighperformanceaudioamplifier

•

200wattsx5channels4ohms

•

ClassDenergyefficientdesign

•

12volttrigger

•

Fivewaybindingposts

•

2Ucabinet

RMB-1565

5 CH Home Theatre Amplifier

•

100wattsx2channelshighperformanceaudioamplifier

•

200wattsx2channels4ohms

•

ClassDenergyefficientdesign

•

12volttrigger

•

Fivewaybindingposts

•

2Ucabinet

RB-1562

2 CH Home Theatre Amplifier

•

50wattsx6channelshighperformanceaudioamplifier

•

Audiophilequalityanalogueamplifierdesign

•

Frontpanelattenuationcontrol

•

12volttrigger,signalsensing

•

Fivewaybindingposts

•

3Ucabinet

•

Inputbussing

•

Bufferedlinkout

Why limit your listening pleasure to just one room? Rotel’s
receiversandsurroundprocessorallfeatureseparatezoneout-
putswithcompletecontrolovervolumeandsourceselection
inuptofourrooms.Combinetheseunitswithourhighquality
distributionamplifiersforasuperbmusicexperiencethroughout
yourhome.

CustomInstallation

Amplifiers

RMB-1506

6 CH Installation Amplifier

•

65wattsx2channelshighperformanceaudioamplifier

•

120wattsx2channels4ohms

•

AudiophilequalityClassDenergyefficientdesign

•

Frontpanelattenuationcontrol

•

12volttrigger,signalsensing

•

Fivewaybindingposts

•

ScrewterminalsforCI

•

1Ucabinet

•

Inputbussing

•

Sumtomono

•

Bufferedlinkout

RB-1510

2 CH Installation Amplifier

HOME THEATRE AMPLIFIERS

RB-1562

RB-1572

RMB-1565

RMB-1575

PowerConfigurations

2x100watts(20Hz-20kHz,<0.03%,8ohms)

2x250Watts(20Hz-20kHz,<0.03%,8ohms)

5x100Watts

5x250Watts

Watts/Channel

100watts,bothchannelsdriven,with20kHzfilter,

250watts,allchannelsdriven,with20kHzfilter,

100Watts

250Watts

8ohmload,20-20kHz,0.03%THD

8ohmload,20-20kHz,0.03%THD

THD(20-20,000Hz)8ohms,allchannelsdriven

<0.03%

<0.03%

<0.03%

<0.03%

IMDistortion

<0.03%

<0.03%

<0.03%

<0.03%

DampingFactor(8ohms)

200

400

200

400

Gain

27.2dB

27.1dB

27.2dB

27.1dB

InputSens./Impedance

1.25V/8.3kohms

1.5V/8.3kohms

1.25V/8.2kohms

1.5V/8.3kohms

FrequencyResponse

10-40kHz(+/-3dB)

10-80kHz(+/-3dB)

10-40kHz(+/-3dB)

10-80kHz(+/-3dB)

S/NRatio(IHFA)

109dB

109dB

105dB

109dB

PowerConsumption

130watts

280Watts

250Watts

600Watts

Dimensions(WxHxD)

431x99x339mm(17x37/8x126/8in)

431x99x339mm(17x37/8x126/8in)

431x99x339mm(17x37/8x133/8in)

431x144x406mm(17x55/8x16in)

Weight

5.6kg(14.3lbs)

7.8kg(17.2lbs)

6kg(13.2lbs)

11kg(24.2lbs)

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

RSP-1570

THD(20-20,000Hz)

<0.05%

IMDistortion

<0.05%

FrequencyResponse(+/-1dB)

AnalogueBypass

10Hz-120kHz,+/-0.3dB

DigitalInput

10Hz-95kHz,+/-0.3dB

S/NRatio(IHFA)

AnalogueBypass

95dB

DigitalInput

92dB

Input Sens. / Impedance

Line Level: 200 mV / 100 k ohms

Contour(LF/HF)

+/-6dBat50Hz/15kHz

Preamp Output Levels

1.0 V / 1 k ohm

DecodableDigitalInputSignal

DolbyDigital,DolbyDigitalEX,DolbyPrologicIIx,

DTS,DTS_ES,DTS96/24,LPCM(upto192K),

DolbyTrueHD,DTSHDMasterAudio

Video
FrequencyResponse

3Hz-10MHz,+/-3dB(Composite,S-Video)

3Hz-100MHz,+/-3dB(ComponentVideo)

S/NRatio

45dB

DigitalInputImpedance

75ohms

DigitalOutputImpedance

75ohms

DigitalOutputLevel

1.0volt

PowerConsumption

60watts,Standby5.5watts

PowerRequirements

120volts,60Hz(USAversion)

230volts,50Hz(CEversion)

Weight(net)

9.6kg/22lbs.

Dimensions

431x144x335mm

Dimensionsinches

17x55/8x132/8in

FrontPanelHeight

3U/132.6mm/52/8in

CUSTOM INSTALLATION AMPLIFIER RB-1510

RMB-1506

PowerConfigurations

2x65watts

6x50watts/chinto8ohms

Watts/Channel

65watts

THD(20-20,000Hz)8ohms,

0.03%,maximun

<0.03%

all channels driven
IMDistortion

0.03%,maximun

<0.03%

DampingFactor(8ohms)

200

>200

Gain

27.0dB

InputSens./Impedance

1.0V/33kohms

1.0V/20kOhms

FrequencyResponse(+/-1dB)

15-50kHz(+/-1dB)

10Hz-100kHz

S/NRatio(IHFA)

108dB

115dB

PowerConsumption

120watts

450watts

Dimensions(WxHxD)mm

431x55x336mm(17x21/8x132/8in) 431x144x424mm(17x55/8x165/8in)

Weight

4.3kg(12.5lbs)

15.3kg(33.7lbs)

RSP-1570
7.1HomeTheatreSurroundProcessor/Preamplifier

Our story began nearly 50 years ago yet our ownership and mission have never
changed. We are an independent high performance audio/video company with
an unwavering ambition to deliver exceptional value. As with the first product we
ever made, our components are skillfully manufactured in our own factory thus
assuring consistent quality.

We call our design approach Balanced Design Concept, a disciplined synthesis
of physics, electronics and mechanical engineering guided by the belief that the
whole should be greater than the sum of its parts. Over the decades, we have
received hundreds of rave reviews and awards from publications around the
world. Most importantly, we’ve satisfied hundreds of thousands of people who
take their entertainment seriously—like you! We sell our brand only through the
most qualified group of audio/video retailers and custom installers who have
proven track records for superior knowledge and customer service.

15 Series—built on a performance heritage

HOME THEATRE RECEIVERS

RSX-1550

RSX-1560 (ClassD)

Power configurations

5 x 75 watts/ch (20-20kHz, <0.05% THD, 8 ohms)

7 x 100 watts/ch (20-20kHz, <0.03% THD, 8 ohms)

Continuous Amplifier Power (two channels driven)

100 watts/ch (1kHz, <1.0% THD, 4 ohms, DIN)

THD (20-20,000Hz) 8 ohms, all channels driven

<0.05%

<0.03%

IM Distortion

<0.05%

<0.05%

Analogue Bypass

95 dB

95 dB

Digital Input

92 dB

92 dB

Input Sens. / Impedance

Line Level : 200 mV/100K ohms

Line Level : 200 mV/100K ohms

Contour (LF/HF)

+/- 6 dB at 50 Hz / 15 kHz

+/- 6 dB at 50 Hz / 15 kHz

Preamp Output Levels

1.0V / 1K ohm

1.0V / 1K ohm

Decodable Digital Input Signal

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Prologic IIx, DTS, DTS_ES,

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Prologic IIx, DTS, DTS_ES,

DTS96/24, LPCM (up to 192K), Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Mster Audio

DTS96/24, LPCM (up to 192K), Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Mster Audio

Video
Frequency Response

3 Hz - 10 MHz, +/-3 dB (Composite, S-Video)

3 Hz - 10 MHz, +/-3 dB (Composite, S-Video)

3 Hz - 100 MHz, +/- 3 dB (Component Video)

3 Hz - 100 MHz, +/- 3 dB (Component Video)

S/N Ratio

45 dB

45 dB

Input Impedance

75 ohms

75 ohm

Output Impedance

75 ohms

75 ohm

Output level

1.0 Volt

1.0 Volt

FM Tuner
Usable Sensitivity

14.2 dBf

14.2 dBf

Signal / Noise Ratio (at 65 dBf)

70 dBf

70 dBf

Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf)

0.03%

0.03%

Stereo Separation (1 kHz)

45 dB

45 dB

Output Level

1 V

1 V

Antenna Input

75 ohms unbalanced

75 ohms unbalanced

AM Tuner
Sensitivity

500 uV/m

500 uV/m

Signal to Noise Ratio

40 dB

40 dB

Output Level

500 mV

500 mV

Antenna Input

Loop Antenna

Loop Antenna

Power Consumption (Rating)

450 watts

500 watts

Power Consumption (Idling)

100 watts

79 watts

Power Consumption (Standby)

4.7 watts

3 watts

Power Requirements USA

120 volts, 60 Hz

120 volts, 60 Hz

Power Requirements CE

230 volts, 50 Hz

230 volts, 50 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm

431 x 162 x 435 mm

431 x 188 x 422 mm

Dimensions (W x H x D) in.

17 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 16 5/8 in.

17 x 7 3/8 x 16 5/8 in.

Weight (net)

17 Kg / 38 lbs.

15.5 Kg / 38 lbs.

Front Panel Height

150 mm / 5.9 in.

4U / 177 mm / 7 in.

RSX-1550

RSX-1560

7.1 CH Home Theatre Receiver

7.1 CH Home Theatre Receiver

with powerful 5 channel amplifier

PU20075

Rotel España
B&W Group Spain S.A.
Camí Can Calders 22
Apartado de Correos 252
08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona
Spain
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Netherlands
B&W Group Nederland B.V.
Mercury Building
Herikenbergweg 179
1101 CN Amsterdam ZO
Holland
E [e-mail]

Rotel Finland
B&W Group Finland Oy
Uudenmaakatu 4- 6
00120
Helsinki
Finland
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Copyright © B&W Group Ltd.
Printed in the UK.
Rotel Europe (B&W Group Ltd)
reserves the right to amend details of
the specifications without notice in line
with technical developments. E&OE.

The Rotel Co. Ltd
Shinsen-Bldg. 4F
10-10 Shinsen-Cho
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150-0045
Japan
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Europe
B&W Group Ltd
Dale Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2BH
United Kingdom
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

UK Sales
B&W Group Ltd
Dale Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2BH
United Kingdom
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Deutschland
B&W Group Germany GmbH
Kleine Heide 12
33790 Halle/Westfalen
Germany
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]
www.rotel-hifi.de
www.gute-anlage.de

Rotel France
B&W Group France
75 rue Louis Arnal
ZAC des Prés Secs
69380 Lozanne
France
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

Rotel Switzerland
B&W Group (Schweiz) GmbH
Ifangstrasse 5
8952 Schlieren
Switzerland
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]
www.bwgroup.ch

Rotel Belgium
B&W Group Belgium
Brusselbaan 278
9320 Erembodegem
Belgium
T [phone]
F [phone]
E [e-mail]

For a full list of Rotel distributors
worldwide go to www.rotel.com

15 SERIES