RSP-1580 Brochure

[whmacs]

Hi Guys,
I posted this down in the thread on 'Replacement options for the RSP-1098'. But thought it might deserve its own thread. Here is a link to the brochure for the RSP-1580 which looks very much like a replacement for the RSP-1098. If you search this forum it was shown at Cedia last year.
RSP-1580 Brochure

Regards,
Stephen

[Dmantis]

Interesting,the 4x4 Matrix switch is really nice. Now finally a preamp can send HDMI video to other rooms. You can share your video without a External switch.
My down side is only having 4 hdmi in's. So if you have Cable , Blu ray , Apple Tv , Xbox360 your maxed out already , what if you also have a Ps3 now your beat. I believe all receivers and Preamps with HDMI should have at least 5 inputs or more. What if you want to share 2 cable boxes with 4 tv's? Now your sources are even more limited.
Audio wise I expect it to sound at least as good as the rsp-1098. I'm still looking forward to checking this out.

[mjb]

At least the menu system looks familiar, which will be a comfort. </sacasm>

[Fishy]

I'm going to miss the serial port... how else am I going to do my updates? You know the ones that appear about a year after a problem has been reported by the masses.

Fish

[Dmantis]

I'm going to miss the serial port... how else am I going to do my updates? You know the ones that appear about a year after a problem has been reported by the masses.

Fish

Is there a Ethernet port? Kinda looks like it does , maybe it will have IP control and Firmware updates VIA IP. The back panel is lack luster to be honest. No balanced out which I really would like to see Rotel use again , it's the best analog connection , I'd like to see more then just 4 HDMI inputs , Get rid of S video and composite , lets move on people , I an see component as some control systems use component for their OSD( Not mentioning any names like 1 ,2 ,3 *)
But anyway Does it have any room correction? 3D support? I have so many questions for it to fit in todays modern IP streaming world.

[Woo Wooooo]

I'm going to miss the serial port... how else am I going to do my updates? You know the ones that appear about a year after a problem has been reported by the masses.

Fish

I'm sure you will update it with the USB port on the front. Download load the software to the stick and power up.... just a guess

[Fishy]

Have to agree about removing S-Video, who still uses that anyway?

More HDMI's is always a good thing, as it would avoid those pesky spliters.

Fish

[Woo Wooooo]

My Rotel insider is telling me that they are going to change the matrix switcher from 4 in and 4 out to 6 in and 2 out. They are also saying it will be $4000

They are not planning any room correction in the unit just a user adjustable EQ.

Guess we'll see this summer......

[Dmantis]

My Rotel insider is telling me that they are going to change the matrix switcher from 4 in and 4 out to 6 in and 2 out. They are also saying it will be $4000

They are not planning any room correction in the unit just a user adjustable EQ.

Guess we'll see this summer......

I love Rotel I do , I really do but they need to take a look at what's going on in the market place and make a valid effort to keep somewhat with the times.
Ok 6 HDMI in's is excellent and 2 out matrix is even better. The Ability to send video to 2 different rooms and view different things is a huge plus. Example Master bed and Theater room . You can watch Cable while someone is watching a Blu ray movie. Sharing the cable box with 2 rooms would be nice. Or even better have 2 cablebox's DVR style recording things and now you have the ability to watch anything you want in either room. The possibilities are endless.
I'm still puzzled on Balanced out. I know it's not necessary if there is no interference problems but what if there is? Balanced always sounds the best as it's the best connection between a amp and pre. Why take it away? Put it back on the amps and add it here unless they build their own connection like Krell did.
I could go on and on but this is turning into another disappointment for me. yes the sound quality will be there I don't doubt that but come one lets give the flagship some worthy gear to hold the name.

[Mikael]

First off, No Rotel processor have balanced connection, and second the Rotel stereo units that had balanced connectiom wasn't really balanced at all. So I don't see your issues. I for one is looking forward to hear the sound in stereo from the RSP1580, if it can match the sound of the RC1550, which I love.

[flaskebent]

Is the RSP-1580 able to play 24bit 96kHz flac or wav files over network and if it can are you able to use the front screen for selecting the files.

[Audio_ElF]

Is the RSP-1580 able to play 24bit 96kHz flac or wav files over network and if it can are you able to use the front screen for selecting the files.

I understand the RSP1580 will have the same audio networking functionality as the existing RSX1500 and RDG1520.

Eloise

[mattburk]

looks like a winner