RC-1590 preamp

[miner]

When I was looking to replace my RC-1090 pre (because I thought it got damaged by lightning) I replaced it with a RC-1550. I compared it to the RC-1580 but could not hear any difference using the same amp (RB-1580) so I could not justify the extra $600 cost. I am hearing a possibility of a RB-1590 amp and RC-1590 preamp coming soon. Any truth or just rumor?

[chrisandlou]

Hi Miner,

Rotel RB 1592 has already been released in Australia/New Zealand and is the replacement for the RB1090. I have just checked the Rotel North America website and cannot locate it there, so it may not have been released in the US yet. I have only heard rumours about the RC-15952 although a Rotel rep did mention there was one coming in this interview from last year.

http://www.witchdoctor.co.nz/index.php/2011/08/rotel-about-to-launch-new-dac-and-more/

Cheers
Chris