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Rotel RSX-1560


$2,600.00 Released October, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Class D amplification - light, energy efficient and cool compared to other forms. Available in black or silver. Good value for the high end audiophile setup.

The Cons:Very expensive for the majority of consumers. Blue LED power indicator. B&W display.

The Rotel RSX-1560 is a 7.1-channel A/V receiver from Rotel's 15 Series that is an upgrade to the RSX-1550.  The receiver offers 100-watts per channel of continuous power at 8 ohms or 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms, making it powerful enough for large rooms.

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  It features a high performance Class-D amplifier design and supports most of the popular Dolby and DTS decoders including Dolby TrueHD, ProLogic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, dts HD Master Audio, and dts Hi-Resolution.  The RSX-1560 includes an integrated FM/AM tuner with 30 presets and features multizone audio for up to three additional rooms.  It also offers video upconversion to 1080p and has a wide range of connectivity options including four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output.  The receiver comes with a learning remote control and is available in a black or silver finish.

Features/Specs

  • Quality Class D Amplifier Design
  • Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, ProLogic IIx, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS Hi-Resolution 
  • Video Upconversion to 1080p
  • 7 x 100W RMS Power at 8 ohms, 7 x 200W RMS Power at 4 ohms
  • On-board 7-channel Processing
  • FM/AM Tuner with 30 direct access presets
  • Learning Remote Control
  • Inputs: 4 x HDMI, 3 x Coaxial, 4 x Optical, 7 x Analog Audio, 3 x Component, 3 x S-Video, 3 x Composite
  • Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical, 3 x Analog Audio, 1 x Component, 3 x S-Video, 3 x Composite
  • Available in Silver or Black Finish
  • Dimensions: 17 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 16 5/8 in.

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Pros
  • 4

    Class D amplification - light, energy efficient and cool compared to other forms

  • 2

    available in black or silver

  • 2

    good value for the high end audiophile setup

  • 2

    integrated FM/AM tuner

  • 2

    sounds amazing for both music and movies

Cons
  • 2

    very expensive for the majority of consumers

  • 2

    Blue LED power indicator

  • 2

    B&W display

  • 2

    no 'general consumer' extras such as satellite radio compatibility, auto setup, iPod dock or room correction

  • 0

    aesthetically busy faceplate

  • 0

    still quite heavy (34 pounds)

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