A preamplifier must keep the audio signal as pure as possible, while amplifying and routing various source signals to the power amplifier. The goal of the engineer is to achieve “a straight wire with gain” design, nothing more and nothing less. Of course, the realization of this goal is much harder than it seems, but Rotel’s experience and meticulous circuit design has produced a string of exceptional stereo preamplifiers over the years, which has been taken to new heights in the RC-1580. The RC-1580 is designed for the hi-fi purist in terms of its minimalist approach and absolute musical fidelity. Component parts, such as an oversized toroidal power transformer and special BHC capacitors, along with circuit topology, have been carefully selected to obtain the best sound possible. For those who want the best of both audio and video worlds a unity gain stage has been included to enable a surround processor to feed straight through to the power amplifier thereby bypassing the volume control. The RC-1580 includes a low noise MM/MC phono with discrete, differential input stages, as well as CD, Tuner, and two AUX inputs. The preamplifier can be controlled by RS-232, or IR input. A tone defeat, media input socket, headphone socket and remote control is included.

Rotel RC-1580 pre-amp in Mint condition ,w/org Box ,Owners manuals Silver Remote control. A preamplifier must keep the audio signal as pure as possible, while amplifying and routing various source signals to the power amplifier. The goal of the engineer is to achieve “a straight wire with gain” design, nothing more and nothing less. Of course, the realization of this goal is much harder than it seems, but Rotel’s experience and meticulous circuit design has produced a string of exceptional stereo preamplifiers over the years, which has been taken to new heights in the RC-1580. The RC-1580 is designed for the hi-fi purist in terms of its minimalist approach and absolute musical fidelity. Component parts, such as an oversized toroidal power transformer and special BHC capacitors, along with circuit topology, have been carefully selected to obtain the best sound possible. For those who want the best of both audio and video worlds a unity gain stage has been included to enable a surround processor to feed straight through to the power amplifier thereby bypassing the volume control. The RC-1580 includes a low noise MM/MC phono with discrete, differential input stages, as well as CD, Tuner, and two AUX inputs. The preamplifier can be controlled by RS-232, or IR input. A tone defeat, media input socket, headphone socket and remote control is included. Specifications THD (20-20,000Hz) 8 Ohms, all channels driven IM Distortion Input Sensitivity & Impedance Phono (MC) Phono (MM) Line Level Inputs Phono Overload (MC/MM) Output Sensitivity / Impedance Frequency Response Phono Input Line Level Input 0.004% Tone / Contour Controls 0.004% @ 1V out 250mV / 100 Ohms 2.5mV / 47kOhms 150mV / 220kOhms 16mV / 160mV 1V / 100 Ohms 20-20kHz (+/-0.02dB) 4-100kHz (+/-0.05dB) Bass Treble Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF “A”) Phono (MC/MM) Line Level Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) mm Dimensions (W x H x D) in Front Panel Height Shipping Weight +/- 6 cb @ 100 Hz +/- 6dB @ 10kHz 70dB / 75dB 100dB 15 watts 431 x 99 x 337 mm 17 x 4 x 13.5 in 2U (3.5”) 21.5 lbs.

Rotel RC-1580 Stereo Pre-Amplifier. Original owner, selling as is. Unit works except for a slight, high-pitched hum / buzzing. Cosmetically in great shape - only very minor scuffs that can only be seen in the right light. Includes original owners manual and remote - shipped in original carton / packing. Will include copy of original receipt, if requested. Originally sold for $1175.00. Please contact me with any questions, for which we will check daily. .