Rotel to Begin Shipping Home Theater Integrated Amplifier Next Month

Rotel’s RAP-1580 surround sound amplified processor will ship in April, said the company, billing it as a solution for customers who want the performance of home theater separates in a single chassis. The amp, with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X processing, is rated at 100 watts into eight channels and includes 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters in all channels. A 7-inch display on the front panel assists with setup, said the company. The $2,800 unit has eight HDMI inputs supporting 4K video, with three HDCP 2.2-enabled, and Bluetooth AptX streaming.