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This looks like a really nice basis for a small system. Put this with a pair of CM1s or CM5s and you'd be rocking.
Sounds like a pretty nice piece of gear. It should be available in November.
Eric
RCX-1500 FM/CD Receiver with Internet radio and streaming media
While the RCX-1500 is an all-in-one model, it has been engineered using components that you would find in more expensive separates. The DAC is the high-performance Wolfson from our acclaimed RCD-1520 CD player with 24 bit/192kHz decoding. The amplifier uses a stereo version of the innovative Class D design found in the RSX-1560. It’s highly efficient, runs cooler than older A/B designs and provides plenty power to easily drive lower impedance speakers down to 4 ohms. With 100 watts per channel, even large full range speakers will shine when connected to the RCX-1500. Of course, we expect it will be often partnered with high quality bookshelf models like B&W’s CM1, CM5 or XT2 for stealthy but still very high quality single room applications. Its compact dimensions will allow it to sit comfortably on a shelf yet it retains a full measure of the 15 Series luxury appeal.
The RCX-1500’s internet tuner and FM sections are identical to those in the RDG-1520, meaning it provides access to thousands of internet radio stations, connects to a network to stream music files using UPnP technology via wired or wireless Ethernet (a WiFi dongle is included) and offers a USB input for iPod or other Class 2 USB devices. In addition, the RCX-1500 is also a very high quality CD player, based on our outstanding RCD-1520. There are still lots of silver discs in most people’s homes and the RCX-1500 will get the most out of them! A planned software update will provide support for the Rhapsody and Pandora music services.
As if all that isn’t enough, an RS-232 port provides system control and bi-directional feedback.
The RCX-1500 is without doubt, one of the most flexible, high performance stereo components ever offered. Given its many virtues, it is also an outstanding value at $1499.
While the RCX-1500 is an all-in-one model, it has been engineered using components that you would find in more expensive separates. The DAC is the high-performance Wolfson from our acclaimed RCD-1520 CD player with 24 bit/192kHz decoding. The amplifier uses a stereo version of the innovative Class D design found in the RSX-1560. It’s highly efficient, runs cooler than older A/B designs and provides plenty power to easily drive lower impedance speakers down to 4 ohms. With 100 watts per channel, even large full range speakers will shine when connected to the RCX-1500. Of course, we expect it will be often partnered with high quality bookshelf models like B&W’s CM1, CM5 or XT2 for stealthy but still very high quality single room applications. Its compact dimensions will allow it to sit comfortably on a shelf yet it retains a full measure of the 15 Series luxury appeal.
The RCX-1500’s internet tuner and FM sections are identical to those in the RDG-1520, meaning it provides access to thousands of internet radio stations, connects to a network to stream music files using UPnP technology via wired or wireless Ethernet (a WiFi dongle is included) and offers a USB input for iPod or other Class 2 USB devices. In addition, the RCX-1500 is also a very high quality CD player, based on our outstanding RCD-1520. There are still lots of silver discs in most people’s homes and the RCX-1500 will get the most out of them! A planned software update will provide support for the Rhapsody and Pandora music services.
As if all that isn’t enough, an RS-232 port provides system control and bi-directional feedback.
The RCX-1500 is without doubt, one of the most flexible, high performance stereo components ever offered. Given its many virtues, it is also an outstanding value at $1499.
Eric
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