Rotel RSX-1560

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.  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.

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Rotel RSX-1560
MSRP $2,600.00
Release date October, 2008
Brand Rotel
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Pros:
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Class D amplification - light, energy efficient and cool compared to other forms
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available in black or silver
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good value for the high end audiophile setup
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integrated FM/AM tuner
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sounds amazing for both music and movies
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very expensive for the majority of consumers
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aesthetically busy faceplate
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Blue LED power indicator
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B&W display
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no 'general consumer' extras such as satellite radio compatibility, auto setup, iPod dock or room correction
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still quite heavy (34 pounds)
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  • 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

  • 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
  • integrated FM/AM tuner
  • sounds amazing for both music and movies

Cons

  • very expensive for the majority of consumers
  • aesthetically busy faceplate
  • Blue LED power indicator
  • B&W display
  • no 'general consumer' extras such as satellite radio compatibility, auto setup, iPod dock or room correction
  • still quite heavy (34 pounds)

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RSX, 1560, RSX1560