Rsp-1580

[JoKaRi]

Hi,

Rotel has their new flagship processor RSP-1580 at display in CEDIA 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkx4YXsYJ60

Pretty nice looking piece of equipment.

Thought you might be interested

/J

[Audio_ElF]

The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switching sounds interesting - I assume it only decodes for one zone but feeding HDMI to other zones would be great.

[Mikael]

here is another picture of it.

[mjb]

Nice. Looking forward to more info on this. The USB connector looks interesting too. The GUI doesn't seem to have changed much though

[Kevin D]

The 1580 looks pretty mean!

Notice cursor buttons instead a scroll wheel like the 1098

4x4 HDMI to send video (and audio) to multiple zones or displays

7 band parametric EQ for all channels

all features of the RDG-1520 tuner (except FM maybe?)

New Dacs, dual DSPs, a new scaler too I believe.

We'll have to see how it sounds and the final specs, but it looks like a whole lot more then a RSP1570+RDG-1520

They're trying to get it out in December/January, but they are still working on the RDG-1520 and that needs to ship first. Depending on that, it may be pushed back.

Kevin D.

[mjb]

The 1580 looks pretty mean!

Yes, it does - very interesting.
Hopefully the Ethernet port will also allow for firmware updates.

[HDBLU]

This looks awesome I was hoping last week that they will bring another Processor out with that awesome looking screen and they have, look forward in reading same reviews. And I might buy one to replace my Onkyo 803 that is old and No Lossless decoding inside.

[JRachwalski]

Nice. Looking forward to more info on this. The USB connector looks interesting too. The GUI doesn't seem to have changed much though

And when I asked Rotel about the ugly GUI on the 1570 there reply was:
"this is a product for custom installers and the last thing they care about is a fancy GUI"...that and they also feel that most users will just throw the remote in the garbage and use their own - so that is why they havnt; updated the remote.

[HDBLU]

Can any body please post a Picture of what the 1570 Remote look like I have not seen one thanks guy.

[JRachwalski]

it is the same as the one for the 1069.
Still can't find a pic anywhere though, and I have sent all 4 of mine back.

[WelshOne]

Does anyone have any more info on this or definitive pricing?

If I only had one display, a seperate DAC for 2ch, and wasnt too concerned on EQ, do you think the 1580 would still be a worthy upgrade?

Im extremely happy with the 1570, and would like know if the 1580 brings a whole new level of sound qaulity performance to the party, or is it more of a flexibility upgrade?

[HDBLU]

Does anyone have any more info on this or definitive pricing?

If I only had one display, a seperate DAC for 2ch, and wasnt too concerned on EQ, do you think the 1580 would still be a worthy upgrade?

Im extremely happy with the 1570, and would like know if the 1580 brings a whole new level of sound qaulity performance to the party, or is it more of a flexibility upgrade?

Am thinking of the same thing should I wait and get the 1580 or just buy the 1570 and be done with it and save my money, so Am just going to wait to see what pricing the 1580 is and to read same reviews, but in your case I would stick with your 1570 I can not really see much of a difference in the sound vs the 1570.

[Kevin D]

It was tentatively priced at $4500 during Cedia.

Kevin D.

[HDBLU]

It was tentatively priced at $4500 during Cedia.

Kevin D.

Am trying to fine the price for Australia am thinking around $5500 I hope it not any more. Are you happy with your 1570 I can get the 1570 over here for 3k am trying to fine out is it worth the extra money for the 1580!

[Kevin D]

I'm real happy with my 1570. I'm sure the 1580 will sound better, but I'm pretty sure it's geared (and priced) for a nice multi-room system.

I know it has a newer DSP chip (multi-channel EQ, but no auto-set), and wolfsen DAC's (at least for the USB/Ipod input).

But it has 4x4 HDMI switching (1080P HDMI video for all four zones) and IPOD/USB/Internet Radio/streaming music(not something you would expect in a high end pre-amp).

So while it may improve the sound, I think it's more for replacing a 1570, the new internet tuner, and an HDMI matrix switch for small multiroom systems.

Kevin D.

[HDBLU]

we will have to wait on the reviews I would love to have one with that awesome screen

[eelco74]

But it has 4x4 HDMI switching (1080P HDMI video for all four zones) and IPOD/USB/Internet Radio/streaming music(not something you would expect in a high end pre-amp).

Kevin D.

The Marantz AV8003 has more or less the same features, so it is not uncommon. I hoped it would be on the annual audio show in holland, but unfortunately it was not on display.

[mattburk]

ok so can you use 7 of the hdmi ports as inputs and have one output?
Are the hdmi ports only for switching or do the upconvert also?

[Industrial]

I think my ex flagship RSP-1570 is crying now

[Kevin D]

ok so can you use 7 of the hdmi ports as inputs and have one output?
Are the hdmi ports only for switching or do the upconvert also?

I doubt it. It's designed to have an HDMI output for every zone. That was one of the issues I've had ever since the 1069. You have four zones of output, but since the outputs are limited to composite video only you can only have three inputs send video to the other zones.

I would imagine that all HDMI outputs would upconvert from any source. I'm sure we'll find out in three weeks.

Kevin D.

[Audiophiliac]

Wow....4x4 HDMI matrix eh? Sounding better and better. Probably no room correction yet though? I guess one could always add an Audyssey Pro.

[Kevin D]

Wow....4x4 HDMI matrix eh? Sounding better and better. Probably no room correction yet though? I guess one could always add an Audyssey Pro.

At Cedia it had a 7 band EQ for all channels. Rotel's stand has always been less is more, so I doubt they would ever include Audyssey. But who knows.

Kevin D.

[mattburk]

Not to be a big complainer but that kinda sucks. Why would you not market to the masses who might want 6 inputs or even 7?
Especially since the 4 input processors have been around for awhile-marantz.
I believe the new parasound will have 7 inputs.

I doubt it. It's designed to have an HDMI output for every zone. That was one of the issues I've had ever since the 1069. You have four zones of output, but since the outputs are limited to composite video only you can only have three inputs send video to the other zones.

I would imagine that all HDMI outputs would upconvert from any source. I'm sure we'll find out in three weeks.

Kevin D.

[Kevin D]

At $4500, this really isn't aimed at the masses.

Kevin D.

[AV-OCD]

At Cedia it had a 7 band EQ for all channels. Rotel's stand has always been less is more, so I doubt they would ever include Audyssey. But who knows.

Kevin D.

Are the EQ bands fixed frequency and bandwidth, or fully adjustable?

[tedaudio]

Any word on this at Cedia 2010?

[PewterTA]

Anyone want my 1098??? I think I found my new upgrade... hee heee.

I'm serious... I'm gonna have to sell the 1098 to afford this!

[Kevin D]

I'll let you know, going Saturday. Last I heard the 1580 was DBA (dead before arrival).

Kevin D.

[Blindamood]

I emailed Rotel Support the other day with different questions, and they informed me that the RSP-1580 is coming soon, with an MSRP of about $4000.

[PewterTA]

I hope it makes it! course if is does I'll wait a little bit and sell my 1098 and pick up (hopefully v2 so they can work out all the bugs in v1). ha ha

[B&W_Group_Fan]

FWIW, I spotted this:

http://www.twice.com/article/457599-Rotel_Adds_Multiroom_Amp_Preamp_Process.php

[nash]

That article is a little confusing, but does it mean that current models are getting HDMI 1.4a now? So if I were to buy a new 1570 in recent production it would have 1.4a?

[Blindamood]

That article is a little confusing, but does it mean that current models are getting HDMI 1.4a now? So if I were to buy a new 1570 in recent production it would have 1.4a?

It's hard to tell exactly what it means, really. I can tell you that I recently purchased the RSP-1570, and it most definitely does not have HDMI 1.4a. I also checked the Rotel Support site, and so far there is no mention of a firmware update to that effect either.

[Kevin D]

The new firmware allows for 3D passthrough, and perhaps other direct to TV features of 1.4. Looks like the 1580 and perhaps future models will have full 1.4 support.

Kevin D.

[Stevebez]

So when is this hitting the shelves?

[eelco74]

I have been told by my dealer that for Europe, spring 2011 is a reasonable estimate.

But my rsp1098 and Marantz UD8004 does it all, so the 1580 must be exceptional to replace my current combo.

[Whacked!]

Did anybody go to CES (not even sure Rotel was there) and happen to know anything more about the RSP-1580? Is it officially dead or is there a slow pulse and a chance of life?

Norm

[Audio_ElF]

Did anybody go to CES (not even sure Rotel was there) and happen to know anything more about the RSP-1580? Is it officially dead or is there a slow pulse and a chance of life?

Norm

If I remember correctly - a working prototype was shown at Cedia 2010 with an anticipated Q1 2011 launch.

Eloise

[Kevin D]

Didn't make it this year, but from their here's what you missed email:

In addition, Rotel showed off its forthcoming RSP-1580 Preamp/processor, along with the RCX-1500 stereo receiver and RDG-1520 Internet radio tuner.

So looks like its out of the 'may not be produced phase'

Kevin D.

[eelco74]

I have been told by my dealer that the 1580 is due for release this spring in Europe. He has already seen pictures and specs of the final production version.

[eelco74]

and there it is at a show in Holland....

http://www.hifi.nl/artikel/2166/ISE-2011.html

I am still not sure of the looks, not as excited as I was about the RSP-1098.
But the 4 x 4 matrix HDMI is a very promisong feature...