CD Players Rotel’s Michi Q5 Transport DAC Can Output 32-Bit/384kHz and DSD Digital Playback With Some Limitations At $6,999, the Rotel Michi Q5 is a high-end CD player with additional functionality as a transport and DAC. Ian WhiteSeptember 20, 2024
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Preview: Rotel’s A8 Integrated Amp is only $449 With analog only inputs, the Rotel A8 is an entry-level Class AB integrated amplifier with bass and treble controls. Brian MitchellJuly 31, 2024
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier: Review (Part One) Does the brand new Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier deliver the sonic goods for $1,100? Indeed it does. Ian WhiteJanuary 14, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier Review: The Night the Lights Went Out in Long Branch Is the Rotel A12MKII the ideal amplifier to build a $3,000 stereo system around with 2 great sources? I would say you're foolish not... Ian WhiteSeptember 20, 2022
Daily Deals Big Audio Deal: $1500 Off Rotel’s S14 Network Streaming Amplifier (Now $999) Rotel's high-end powered network streamer amplifier just got a huge price drop that screams "BUY ME!" Chris BoylanMay 6, 2024
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel’s RAS-5000 Streaming Amplifier Is A Tower of Power With Support for Roon, TIDAL and Spotify Connect At $2,999, the Rotel RAS-5000 Stereo Integrated Amplifier features Class AB power with built-in streaming up to 32-bit/384kHz. Brian MitchellNovember 14, 2023
Articles Best CD Players of 2023: You Still Need One The Best CD Players for 2023 include some fantastic units from NAD, Naim, Rotel, Marantz, Audiolab, Cambridge Audio and more. Ian WhiteAugust 16, 2023
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel Unveils A10MKII Integrated Amplifier, A11MKII Integrated Amplifier and CD11MKII CD Player Rotel launches A10MKII, A11MKII and CD11MKII models which include component upgrades, sonic improvements and additional functionality. Ian WhiteJuly 25, 2023
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel’s Michi Series 2 Features More Power & Upgraded DACs: AXPONA 2023 Did Rotel fix what was never broken to begin with? Three new Michi Series 2 components deliver more power, upgraded DACs and even better... Ian WhiteApril 17, 2023
Articles Editors’ Choice: My Favorite Integrated Amplifiers of 2022 The integrated amplifier market is evolving and that's a very good thing for audiophiles looking in 2022. Ian WhiteDecember 12, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel’s S14 Network Integrated Streamer is Roon Ready & All Out of Bubble Gum Rotel's first Integrated Streaming Amplifier delivers up to 150-watts (at 4 ohms) of Class AB power with a whole lot of wired and wireless... Ian WhiteDecember 2, 2022
Amplifiers Blue Skies and Green Glass: The World According to McIntosh Our visit to the McIntosh Labs factory in Binghamton, New York was an unforgettable experience and one we plan on repeating. Ian WhiteAugust 30, 2022
Hi-Fi Components Sumiko Audio Rebrands as “Fine Sounds Americas” The McIntosh Group simplifies the naming of its luxury audio distribution business across the world. Brian MitchellJuly 18, 2022
Hi-Fi Components McIntosh Group Has Been Acquired by Highlander Partners McIntosh Group has been acquired by a Texas-based private equity firm. What does this mean for all of the brands? Ian WhiteJune 16, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel Diamond Series Celebrates 60 Years and Goes Back to the Future Did the Rotel Michi Series check off every box except for the price? The brand new Rotel Diamond Series needs to be on your... Ian WhiteJune 22, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel Michi X3 Integrated Amplifier: Review The $5,299 Rotel Michi X3 Integrated Amplifier delivers almost everything one could possibly need in a component. A classic in the making. Ian WhiteMay 2, 2022
Articles Best Budget Integrated Amplifiers We take a deep dive into the best budget integrated amplifiers currently available from Rega, Yamaha, Cambridge Audio, Audiolab, NAD, and Iota. Ian WhiteFebruary 19, 2022