Rotel

What is Input bussing?
Input bussing allows the signal from one input to be bussed across to other inputs without requiring multiple input connections. This feature is often used ...
Tue, 18 Mar, 2014 at 3:28 PM
What is signal sensing?
Signal sensing is most often a circuit that turns on the main power when an electrical signal is applied. An example is the auto-on function in a subwoofer....
Tue, 18 Mar, 2014 at 3:28 PM
What is sum-to-mono?
Sum-to-mono combines the left and right audio input signals to provide a mono signal. This is desired when there is no real need for a stereo pair of speake...
Mon, 24 Dec, 2018 at 12:12 PM
What brand of cable does Rotel recommend?
This is perhaps the most subjective category of all. When you buy a new car, you can look at hard data to aid you in your buying decision. Things like fuel...
Mon, 24 Dec, 2018 at 2:44 PM
Should I use an optical (Toslink) or coax digital cable for digital audio?
The debate rages on. Toslink fans claim said cable is more accurate because it relies on light transmission, which has less resistance and is usually more a...
Tue, 18 Mar, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Why do Rotel receivers seem to have less power (watts) for the money than other manufacturers?
In order to compare power (in watts) between surround receivers we have to assume that everyone is measuring the power of their amplifier section the same w...
Tue, 20 May, 2014 at 3:58 PM
Speaker Impedance - ohms/Ω - What is right for a Rotel amplifier?
The Ohms rating, or "impedance" of a speaker is the electrical load that the speaker presents to an amplifier. A higher number means the speaker h...
Mon, 24 Dec, 2018 at 10:43 AM
"Rotel Watts" - real world power output
Many amplifiers on the market greatly overstate what they can actually do. The power output or "Watts" of an amplifier are it's major function...
Mon, 24 Dec, 2018 at 11:07 AM
My Rotel CD player is making noises
All Rotel CD players make a certain amount of noise, especially when starting up or loading a disc, simply because there are moving parts required to load a...
Mon, 24 Dec, 2018 at 11:55 AM
Can the balanced/unbalanced switch be used to switch between a balanced and unbalanced connection on my Rotel amplifier?
No. Rotel does not recommend having both a balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) connection on the power amplifier simultaneously at any time. Applicable M...
Mon, 24 Dec, 2018 at 2:20 PM