PRESS RELEASE
New products are the latest additions to the award-winning Rotel 14 Series and are fully connected with inputs for: CD, aptX Bluetooth, Moving Magnet Phono Stage and Analog RCA.
4th February 2019, Amsterdam: Debuting at ISE, the new A11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier and the CD11 CD Player are the latest products to benefit from Rotel’s legacy of designing and manufacturing award-winning Hi-Fi components that have set the standard for audio performance for over 55 years.
As new additions to the popular and hugely successful Rotel 14 Series line-up, the A11 and CD11 deliver cost efficient but no compromise designs with multiple audio input options to guarantee support for all popular audio sources.
The CD11’s internal architecture was designed using nearly 30 years of company experience - following the launch of the landmark first Rotel CD player in 1989. The CD11 is now ready to enhance the playback of the 200+ million CD’s that been sold over the past 30 years.
A Texas Instruments 24-bit 192kHz DAC is utilized for the Digital to Analog conversion. Audio output is available via an RCA analog connection and a Coaxial digital connection is included for the ultimate installation flexibility.
The A11 amplifier includes an integrated Bluetooth receiver offering support for both aptX and AAC for CD quality, wireless audio streaming. In addition, the A11 includes a Moving Magnet Phono Stage input for vinyl lovers and 4 RCA analog source inputs to ensure connectivity to all popular Hi-Fi equipment.
In a tradition shared with all Rotel Hi-Fi components, the A11 utilizes a custom designed, and in-house factory built, oversized toroidal transformer delivering 50 Watts per channel of Class AB output power (20Hz – 20kHz, 8 Ohms, both channels) to dual relay-controlled A-B speaker 5-way output binding posts.
“Rotel has long been a recognized leader in the affordable, high performance audio space.” says Peter Kao, Managing Director of Rotel. “These 2 new models continue our mission of offering performance well beyond the modest price point by leveraging our Balanced Design Concept throughout the entire engineering, testing and manufacturing processes, all contained in our own dedicated 10,000 square meter (100,000 square foot) factory.”
The A11 and CD11 include 12V trigger connections and a bidirectional RS232 control interface for integration with a wide range of control systems, plus a detachable IEC power cord, front panel graphic display, IR remote controls and an array of features and functions for ease of installation and operation.
The A11 and CD11 are available in both Silver and Black finish.
A11: suggested retail price: $699 / €699 / £599
CD11: suggested retail price: $499 / €499 / £429
Available: March 2019
About Rotel Electronics
Rotel audio products are known worldwide for their quality, reliability, value, and, above all, exceptional sound reproduction. Since 1961, Rotel has utilized the resources of its formidable international design team and has manufactured its products in its own sophisticated production facilities. Rotel proudly offers a complete range of electronics that have consistently received critical acclaim and coveted industry awards. With substantial investment in new technologies and manufacturing, Rotel is prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving specialty electronics marketplace.
