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  • Mikael
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 379
    #1

    New Rotel product

    Does anyone know if this amp is going to hit the stores in the US and Europe the new Rotel RB-1581? Or is another asian only product?
    http://klappav.com.au/collections/rotel or www.rotel.cn.
    Is it just me that is a bit annoyed of the fact that these four very interesting products the RSP-1580, RC-1580mk2, RB-1592 and RB-1581 is only out in the asian parts of the World?
    Maybe Patrick Butler can shed some light on the matter.

    Mikael
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    • BWLover
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2009
      • 552
      #2
      Oh my God. I would LOVE mono block amps from Rotel!!!


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      Rotel RC-1082 Stereo Pre Amp
      Rotel RCD-1072 CD Player
      Pro-Ject Debut Carbon w/ Ortofon 2M Red (sitting on a piece of slate supported by 3 "solid tech feet of silence" isolation feet)
      Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner
      Shynyata Research SR-Z1 Power Outlet & Venom 3 Power Cords x 4
      Tara Labs RSC Vector 1 Speaker Cables & Interconnects
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        • Zoran
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2005
          • 113
          #3
          Not so surprising... given some experiences with other far-east brands. A couple years ago, I took a serious inquiry searching for any opportunity to get a piece of great Denon integrated model PMA SA11 or older but also outstanding PMA S10III. All I have achieved was an info from the (long-term) authorized dealer in my country (Macedonia) that named model of integrated is simply not available for customers out of asian market, and that is almost impossible to order a piece (?!). Very disappointing, indeed.

          I wouldn't say of course that will be case with the Rotel monoblock, but, from the other hand only a few things could surprise me in this regard after experience with Denon.

          Btw, this mono looks pretty interesting... truly first Rotel mono ever?

          Nice interior pics here:

          Rotel RB-1581单声道后级图集 - 视听空间 - Powered by Discuz!
          http://www.avfline.com/bbs/portal.php?mod=view&aid=235
          Rotel RB-1581单声道后级图集 Rotel RB-1581单声道后级外观看起来平实，继承了RB系列机种的传统外观，采用定制设计的Rotel超大型的变压器，它的顶部和侧面都采用4毫米铝板构造出机箱的主体，有黑/银两色供选择。背板可以选择同轴输入和平衡输入， ... 小路
          Last edited by Zoran; 30 November 2014, 10:21 Sunday.
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            • windshear
              Senior Member
              • Dec 2004
              • 243
              #4
              So basically a RB1582 in bridged mode.
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                • Patrick Butler
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2014
                  • 164
                  #5
                  There are no plans for this product in North America and I can't speak for Europe. However, there may be some more interesting things on the horizon for 2015. Stay tuned

                  Regards,

                  Patrick
                  B&W Group North America
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                    • Zoran
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2005
                      • 113
                      #6
                      Pretty disappointing, at least for me. As a die-hard-only-two-channel guy I'd guess Rotel will again provide a bunch of new processors, 7-channel D class amps of 5 kilos weight and similar stuff in 2015. Sorry Patrick.. that is why I kept my beloved pair RC/RB-1090 in spare system and brand-wise moved elsewhere.

                      This mono (RB-1581) as a possible future concept may somewhat resurrect my curiosity towards Rotel, but surely will not if exist in Asia only.

                      NHF, of course. I can understand if real two-channel audio remains a marginal segment in Rotel's business strategy.
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                        • BWLover
                          Senior Member
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 552
                          #7
                          New Rotel product

                          I completely agree with Zoran. I to have an RB-1090, and plan on getting another to bi-amp my speakers. I would love to move up into the 15 series, but until Rotel releases a 1090 replacement, I won't be budging. I would LOVE to to buy 4 mono blocks and go that route. Also all my gear is from the 10 series so it all matches, which is a must for me (OCD). So unless a 1090 replacement comes out, or those mono blocks come to North America, I'll be sticking with what I have now.


                          Sent from my iPhone using the Tapatalk app
                          Bowers & Wilkins 683 Speakers
                          Rotel RB-1090 2 Channel Amp
                          Rotel RC-1082 Stereo Pre Amp
                          Rotel RCD-1072 CD Player
                          Pro-Ject Debut Carbon w/ Ortofon 2M Red (sitting on a piece of slate supported by 3 "solid tech feet of silence" isolation feet)
                          Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner
                          Shynyata Research SR-Z1 Power Outlet & Venom 3 Power Cords x 4
                          Tara Labs RSC Vector 1 Speaker Cables & Interconnects
                          Pioneer PDP-5070HD 50" Plasma
                          Playstation 3
                          Shaw HD PVR
                          Primacoustic Room Treatments
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                            • Mikael
                              Senior Member
                              • Aug 2007
                              • 379
                              #8
                              Yep its very sad that Rotel doesnt listen to what their costumer wants. If there is a market for a big mono block it certainly is the us. Big speakers needs big amps.
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                                • Zoran
                                  Senior Member
                                  • Apr 2005
                                  • 113
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by BWLover
                                  I completely agree with Zoran. I to have an RB-1090, and plan on getting another to bi-amp my speakers. I would love to move up into the 15 series, but until Rotel releases a 1090 replacement, I won't be budging. I would LOVE to to buy 4 mono blocks and go that route. Also all my gear is from the 10 series so it all matches, which is a must for me (OCD). So unless a 1090 replacement comes out, or those mono blocks come to North America, I'll be sticking with what I have now.
                                  RB-1090 has a replacement model already, several years back..

                                  Rotel RB-1592 Stereo Power Amplifier - Pacific Hi Fi
                                  https://www.pacifichifi.com.au/products/rotel-rb-1592-stereo-power-amplifier
                                  "Great news!!! Due to the massive success of the Rotel RB-1592, all stock of this model has been sold out and the alternative model is the Rotel RB-1582 MK II."


                                  Frankly speaking, it looks like rebadged RB-1090 "only". Aside from design standpoint, it is still a decent powerhouse, even (sadly) double priced vs older 1090. Plus, the same issue - ie in terms of availability in certain markets - emerges again.
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                                    • mucke
                                      Member
                                      • Jul 2005
                                      • 49
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by Patrick Butler
                                      There are no plans for this product in North America and I can't speak for Europe. However, there may be some more interesting things on the horizon for 2015. Stay tuned

                                      Regards,

                                      Patrick
                                      B&W Group North America
                                      Why not a new Michi series :-)

                                      I wil be the first in line to buy this !!!
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                                        • ZorgSpiff
                                          Junior Member
                                          • Oct 2014
                                          • 27
                                          #11
                                          I'm another die-hard-only-two-channel person that needs something big that can drive big speakers (ALR/Jordan Take 6). Hopefully, something similar will be released for the stores in the US and Europe. If not, then I'm seriously considering moving to Bladelius or similar brands.

                                          In comparision to most other brands, Rotel is rather quiet on the Web: the web page is "stiff", no Twitter, and no Facebook etc. The only social media channel I have come across is:

                                          Rotel Australia & New Zealand
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                                          https://www.facebook.com/RotelAUNZ?ref=ts&fref=ts
                                          See posts, photos and more on Facebook.


                                          I hope 2015 will be a turning point in the right direction for Rotel.
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                                            • Mikael
                                              Senior Member
                                              • Aug 2007
                                              • 379
                                              #12
                                              Hi Patrick
                                              Now that ces2015 is well on the way can you tell us more about the new Rotel products?
                                              Mikael
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