Rotel RSX-1562 A/V Receiver

The Rotel RSX-1562 is a black 7.1 Surround Sound Receiver, 2 1/2 years old, but like brand-new, no scratches at all and absolutely no wear and tear!  It was located in my home-cinema-rack and never touched, because it was operated only via my harmony-remote.  It plays all music and DVD formats, including SACD, DVD-A and USB Audio.  If you are looking for an amplifier who provides a warm and total natural sound besides a stunning picture, you've found it!

Number of owners: 1
Tobacco exposure: no
Service history:       none

Does the Rotel possess the sheer power and acoustic refinement of my reference Cary Cinema 12 processor and Integra DTA-70.1 combo? It does not, but for roughly one-third of the price, it makes a pretty compelling case for itself. If you're a discerning audiophile with a fresh pile of discretionary income, first send me your address and then ask yourself why you're reading this article when you should probably be shopping for separates. I've yet to audition a receiver that can match the performance of well-matched, high-end separates. On the other hand, if you're looking to save a bit of cash but still give yourself a healthy dose of true high-end sound, then the Rotel will be a wonderful foundation for your home theater. As receivers go, it's truly one of the more acoustically pleasing and aesthetically well-designed pieces I've had in my listening room. It sounds great on both movies and music, and it's somewhat forgiving of source material that is compressed and/or not well recorded. If it's in your budget, it's certainly worth an audition, and I recommend it without reservation.