08.30.2008 — Rotel will debut its flagship 15 Series at CEDIA Expo 2008, calling the series "the most important intro in many years."

The 15 Series includes multi-channel home theater receivers, a preamp/processor and power amplifiers. Rotel says it will also add a two-channel series in early 2009.

Two A/V receivers and the preamp/processor feature HDMI v1.3 connectivity and compatibility with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master.

All three components incorporate onboard Faroudja video processing that delivers 1080p scaling with 24 Hz capability. The receivers and pre/pro feature audio and video pathways and control functions for second, third, and fourth zones or remote rooms, according to Rotel.

The flagship 7.1-channel RSX-1560 has 7 x 100 watts of class D power (with assignable channels for bi-amp or second-zone use), four HDMI v1.3 inputs and 1080p/24Hz Faroudja video processing, with assignable 12-volt triggers and RS-232C serial connectivity for easy integration into a customized system.

The second A/V receiver, the RSX-1550, is a 7.1-channel design with 5x100W of onboard class A/B power.

The RSP-1570 Surround Processor/Preamplifier marries the RSX-1560 flagship receiver to separate components.

Leading the amplifier lineup is the 5 x 250-watt RMB-1575 with compact Class D design. The RMB-1565 power amp packages 5 x 100 watts of Class D power and is only 3 inches tall.

There are also three new power amps targeted for “whole-house,” custom install systems, Rotel says.

The RMB-1512 offers 12 100-watt channels. Its “installer-friendly features” include: input busing, front-panel attenuation controls for each channel, buffered link outputs and both 5-way speaker outputs and screw terminals for custom wiring.

The two-channel RB-1510 offers 2 x 65-watt class D power, and all the 1512’s features. The RMB-1506 is a 6-channel amp that employs a conventional power supply and Class A/B amplifier topology to deliver 6 x 60 watts.

Rotel says the 15 Series components will become available throughout the rest of 2008.

MSRP:
RSX-1550 Receiver — $1,999
RSX-1560 Receiver — $2,599
RSP-1570 Surround Pro/Pre — $2,199
RMB-1565 Five-Channel Power Amp — $1,299
RMB-1575 Five -Channel Power Amp — $2,799
RB-1562 Two-Channel Power Amp — $799
RB-1572 Two-Channel Power Amp — $1,299
RB-1510 Two-Channel Amplifier — $499
RMB-1506 Six-Channel Amplifier — $999
RMB-1512 Twelve-Channel Amplifier — $2,999

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