My setup is Martin Logan 15 speakers with a Denafrips Ares II DAC being fed by a Wiim Pro streamer. Just wow! The Rotel tribute sounds fantastic. Much better than my Arcam AVR10, and blows the pants off of the Fosi V3 and the new ZA3 amps. I’m ecstatic about this amp. I recently tried several pairings to try and find where the bottle necks to improved sound were in my system. For me it was my Amp and DAC and am so glad to have such a great improvement.
Just got this cd player and partnered it with matching cd player and 25 year old rega El8 speakers. Sounds phenomenal with vinyl, cd and streaming via built in Bluetooth aptX. Plan to upgrade speakers to Wharfedale Linton's
I just bought the A11 Tribute for $650 on sale at Crutchfield. Since this amp is considered a steal at $800 I thought $650 was a no brainer. This will be in my bedroom with some very nice Energy RC10 bookshelf speakers and a sub. I’m very excited to see what this thing can do compared to my Yamaha A-S801 that I have in the family room powering my big towers.
Hi , great informative video, the A11 mj2 now does inbuilt dac, but you have lost the pre output for your sub, also you only one set of speaker outputs, it does have some digital inputs. but it does have tone control pots in front panel . Regards mark
Thanks for the review! Just one question, 7:19 you mention that it is better not to pair it with the LS50 meta due to the low amplifier power rating and the low speaker sensitivity …then at 10:39 you mentioned that you liked it with the LS50 meta, which one is it? Thanks
It is OK to pair it up with the KEF LS50 META and for $800 its great but if budget allows, I would recommend something with more power - that was the point. 10:39 has more to do with how impressive it is for $800.
You can find great enjoyment in affordable audio, just get a good front end to enjoy to the fullest. I also enjoyed the Yamaha 801 at $900 so in the same neighborhood.
I ordered the A11 Tribute for 480 euros, I can try it out tomorrow on my Denton 80. So far I've used a very nice Cambridge AXA25. Now I want to try something new and am very curious how it sounds with the Dentons. I read it wouldn't be such a good combination. Who has experience? Thanks for the informative posts, have subscribed! Greetings from Germany!
Just fixed my re-capped Arcam 8R (had to swapout the MOSFETS) - bi-amped with a 8P (also re-capped) - the A11 will be on sale soon - has some nice features but just does not sound nearly as good as the old kit.
I have a 200 watts per channel Rotel class A/B Power Amplifier which has a "warm"sound. This complements the LS 50 Metas which can sound bright when paired with more neutral sounding amplifiers.
Recently got one of these but thinking of taking it back in case it’s faulty. Speakers hiss and I can hear signal noise even if no source is playing. Very frustrating
Not enough power for the LS50 meta? They have a sensivity of 85 dB and if you give them 32 watt they will output 100db 1 meter in front if the speakers. The decibel declines with 6 dB when you double the distance. If your position is 4 meters away you still get 88 dB at your ears and that is loud enough. When I listen to music the dB is about 70-80 dB and 88 dB is double that.
Speakers area very reactive and low impedance load in bass and lower mid region. So adequate is more about current drive at odd phase angles than average wattage capability. Yes the little rotel will play loud enough but it will not have adequate dynamics. It appears to be unstable also, look at the ouput inductors though they may be necessary due to a low global feedback application.. - Sandy the Old as Dirt Boston Audiophile
Lovely little amp - how do you think it would team up with Klipsch RP 8000F ? Klipsch recommend at least a 150w amp - which sounds like nonsense to me.
Hi , it does as I have that set up but also have 606s2 anniversary as well but prefer my old speakers, at least we have 2 lots of speakers . Regards mark
Thanks for the review Jay ! Hook a buddy up with Rotel ? i like to have a video review on how the Rotel compares against My Audiolab 6000a no winners just a?metter of taste 😆
I think audio equipment is pretty sensitive to electrical noise. Probably to avoid added electrical noise sources, they recommend plugging directly into the outlet.
I don't think you can claim that the Rotel A11 Tribute is the integrated amplifier to beat under $1000 when you haven't reviewed the Audiolab 6000A. Good DAC too with Optical and Coax inputs.
Andrew Robinson recently reviewed the Audiolab and has already reviewed the Rotel. He definitely doesn't call the Audiolab highly overrated, quite the opposite actually. There are lots of other reviewers who think it's great too. check it out
@@mag4633 i Just didnt Liked IT at my q Acoustics 3500i. I ended Up with the Atoll in50 Signature i Now have the emotions (Rotel) and clearity (Audiolab) and alot of Stage combined with a Premium Made in france Finish.
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My setup is Martin Logan 15 speakers with a Denafrips Ares II DAC being fed by a Wiim Pro streamer. Just wow! The Rotel tribute sounds fantastic. Much better than my Arcam AVR10, and blows the pants off of the Fosi V3 and the new ZA3 amps. I’m ecstatic about this amp.
I recently tried several pairings to try and find where the bottle necks to improved sound were in my system. For me it was my Amp and DAC and am so glad to have such a great improvement.
Just got this cd player and partnered it with matching cd player and 25 year old rega El8 speakers. Sounds phenomenal with vinyl, cd and streaming via built in Bluetooth aptX. Plan to upgrade speakers to Wharfedale Linton's
I just bought the A11 Tribute for $650 on sale at Crutchfield. Since this amp is considered a steal at $800 I thought $650 was a no brainer. This will be in my bedroom with some very nice Energy RC10 bookshelf speakers and a sub. I’m very excited to see what this thing can do compared to my Yamaha A-S801 that I have in the family room powering my big towers.
Hi , great informative video, the A11 mj2 now does inbuilt dac, but you have lost the pre output for your sub, also you only one set of speaker outputs, it does have some digital inputs. but it does have tone control pots in front panel . Regards mark
Is there an amp around that price (even at $2000) that sounds as detailed, never harsh, neutral and punchy, BUT with very wide sound stage?
Thanks for the review! Just one question, 7:19 you mention that it is better not to pair it with the LS50 meta due to the low amplifier power rating and the low speaker sensitivity …then at 10:39 you mentioned that you liked it with the LS50 meta, which one is it? Thanks
It is OK to pair it up with the KEF LS50 META and for $800 its great but if budget allows, I would recommend something with more power - that was the point.
10:39 has more to do with how impressive it is for $800.
Cool thanks
You can find great enjoyment in affordable audio, just get a good front end to enjoy to the fullest. I also enjoyed the Yamaha 801 at $900 so in the same neighborhood.
Which did you like better? The 801 or the A11?
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Hi, how would you compare it to the Cambridge AXR100 ?
I'd like the same thing. Hope someone will give us an answer.
I ordered the A11 Tribute for 480 euros, I can try it out tomorrow on my Denton 80. So far I've used a very nice Cambridge AXA25. Now I want to try something new and am very curious how it sounds with the Dentons. I read it wouldn't be such a good combination. Who has experience? Thanks for the informative posts, have subscribed! Greetings from Germany!
Hi is it beter than the axa 25 do you notice the power difference and any sound quality improvements ?
How was the combination a11 denton 80?
Just fixed my re-capped Arcam 8R (had to swapout the MOSFETS) - bi-amped with a 8P (also re-capped) - the A11 will be on sale soon - has some nice features but just does not sound nearly as good as the old kit.
I have a 200 watts per channel Rotel class A/B Power Amplifier which has a "warm"sound. This complements the LS 50 Metas which can sound bright when paired with more neutral sounding amplifiers.
Name of the power amp
@@hamzatatta952 Rotel RB-1582 MK 2
@@aussierob7177 would you get a preamp and add it to you power or get a very nice warm inter?
@@hamzatatta952 A preamp for sure. I took a chance and bought a tube preamp from China It cost $400 and works very well
@@aussierob7177 from AliExpress and which one ?
So what is your recomendation for bookshelf speaker for this lovely amp ? I listen to pop and rock music ?
Q Acoustics 3030i or B&W
Thank you for the review, is it there something in the same price range that brings more of the 3D sound stage?
Recently got one of these but thinking of taking it back in case it’s faulty. Speakers hiss and I can hear signal noise even if no source is playing. Very frustrating
google it. This amp is very power outlet dependent. Some reviewers have reported this.
Not enough power for the LS50 meta?
They have a sensivity of 85 dB and if you give them 32 watt they will output 100db 1 meter in front if the speakers. The decibel declines with 6 dB when you double the distance. If your position is 4 meters away you still get 88 dB at your ears and that is loud enough.
When I listen to music the dB is about 70-80 dB and 88 dB is double that.
Well, that spl at 4 meters is more like background music in my opinion. Plenty of volume in a nearfield setup instead.
Speakers area very reactive and low impedance load in bass and lower mid region. So adequate is more about current drive at odd phase angles than average wattage capability. Yes the little rotel will play loud enough but it will not have adequate dynamics. It appears to be unstable also, look at the ouput inductors though they may be necessary due to a low global feedback application.. - Sandy the Old as Dirt Boston Audiophile
@@sandyshoremann7524 ?
Hi, is it possible to set display with black background and white/clear letters/numbers. Thanks
Lovely little amp - how do you think it would team up with Klipsch RP 8000F ? Klipsch recommend at least a 150w amp - which sounds like nonsense to me.
Using with project carbon Evo turntable with upgraded metal sub platter and acrylic platter
Cdnt they find a display to fit?
Does this amp works good with B&W Dm602 S3?
Hi , it does as I have that set up but also have 606s2 anniversary as well but prefer my old speakers, at least we have 2 lots of speakers . Regards mark
I went with Advance Paris xi75 and never looked back.
Under 1000 e always try before a Cambridge audio, i bought the tribute, its good but its sound lacks the soul and body of the caudios.
I did try a cambridge x300 I think, but couldn’t live with its fan noise.
Thanks for the review Jay !
Hook a buddy up with Rotel ?
i like to have a video review
on how the Rotel compares against My Audiolab 6000a no winners just a?metter of taste 😆
nice review! how would the amplifier match the quad 21l speakers?
Would be a fine match, Rotel and QUAD usually goes pretty well together :)
En terms of physics, how can an amplifier affect the soundstage?
Crosstalk, phase rotation, and, noise floor.
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Does anyone know what the headphone power rating is?
Why does it state in the manual not to use extension power cords?
I think audio equipment is pretty sensitive to electrical noise. Probably to avoid added electrical noise sources, they recommend plugging directly into the outlet.
No Toslink in? LOL
the a11 is a very good amp for 100 dollars WHAT ?
I don't think you can claim that the Rotel A11 Tribute is the integrated amplifier to beat under $1000 when you haven't reviewed the Audiolab 6000A. Good DAC too with Optical and Coax inputs.
Audiolab 6000 ..highly overrated amp !!!
Andrew Robinson recently reviewed the Audiolab and has already reviewed the Rotel. He definitely doesn't call the Audiolab highly overrated, quite the opposite actually. There are lots of other reviewers who think it's great too. check it out
@@mag4633 i mean its about taste...i Had both at Home and the 6000a was cold and bloodless...
Like anything, pairings matter. But I would agree it's not all warm and fuzzy feeling
@@mag4633 i Just didnt Liked IT at my q Acoustics 3500i. I ended Up with the Atoll in50 Signature i Now have the emotions (Rotel) and clearity (Audiolab) and alot of Stage combined with a Premium Made in france Finish.
Can I add a power amp to it
Yes you can
DAC only for bluetooth..? I wont buy It.
I bought It adding a cheap converter very performant.
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How many times is he going to say it's a $100 ? Wtf is he stoned?
Useless on 4 ohm speakers
105w into 4ohm, have you tested it?
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