RSP1580 just released in Australia???

[carlsen]

Hi folks,

I must be confused, or someone else maybe confused as I just saw two websites in Australia announcing the release of the Rotel RSP1580 in Australia for sale now , retail $4,199 Aust(RRP). I thought it had been effectively canned!!!

The two sites that mention it are as follows:

http://www.avhub.com.au/index.php/News/Hi-Fi/rotel-rsp1580-surround-preamplifier-processor.html

and :

http://www.internationaldynamics.com.au/brand.asp?id=142

Did I miss something along the way??

[tedaudio]

Great news that the 1580 may not be not dead after all!

If so, I look forward to reading some reviews. I still have an rsp-1098, I've tried a couple other processors and other options like using a bd player with analog outs, and have aways come back to the 1098. Newer processors may have more clarity in the midrange, but I still like the smoothness and depth of sound that happens with my rsp-1098, perhaps the build quality and over-oversize power supply is partly responsible for that. If the 1580 is similar, then it will be a winner in my books with its combination of build quality and newer technology!

Ted

[mpauline]

Great news that the 1580 may not be not dead after all!

If so, I look forward to reading some reviews. I still have an rsp-1098, I've tried a couple other processors and other options like using a bd player with analog outs, and have aways come back to the 1098. Newer processors may have more clarity in the midrange, but I still like the smoothness and depth of sound that happens with my rsp-1098, perhaps the build quality and over-oversize power supply is partly responsible for that. If the 1580 is similar, then it will be a winner in my books with its combination of build quality and newer technology!

Ted

Say it isn't so! If the 1580 actually exists then I need to remove my 1098 listing which has been getting all kinds of action and take this damn Anthem receiver back.

[jam200]

Check those links

Check the links above. It's a great looking SSP with great specs.

[tedaudio]

Has anyone in Australia been able to see if International Dynamics is showing the Rsp-1580 at the Australian A/V and audio show this weekend?

[chanlon]

If so, did anybody check out playing audio over HDMI? The audio delay MUST be corrected on this version. If somebody could confirm it would be great.

[whmacs]

Hi Guys,
The Jan 2012 issue of Australian HI-FI has a write up about the RSP-1580. It's also listed on international dynamics (the australian rotel distributor). There is also a link to a PDF review of it. The URL is:

http://www.internationaldynamics.com.au/Brand03pop.asp?id=4005

Regards,
Stephen

[JDH]

Anyone actually own one of these yet, if so any feedback?

JDH

[Mikael]

I asked Rotel about the RSP 1580, and here is the reply:

Hi Mikael,
Thank you for your email regarding the Rotel RSP-1580 Processor.
The Rotel RSP-1580 was released for the Asia market and not available for Europe, this was a decision made by Rotel, not by ourselves as the UK distributor.
The good news is that I have been informed there will an RSP-1582 expected around September/October (subject to changes) for the European market.

[PewterTA]

Ohhh... now I might have to skip getting the RSP-1572 for the 1582!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excited!!!!

[mazuly]

Hello

Any new news on RSP-1580 or RSP-1582?

Maziar

[Fishy]

The UK is still listing the 1572 instead of the 1582. But then again we all know that Rotel are years behind releasing products against their competition.

Fish

[Mikael]

The RSP 1582 is not a replacement for the RSP 1572 but a step up in performance and price.

[JDH]

Anyone know what additional features the RSP-1582 will have over the RSP-1580, I assume they will add more HDMI inputs, what else ? maybe balanced out and one set of balanced in would be the minimum to show any interest in it.

JDH