![]() MANUAL SERVICE ROTEL RA 11 PLUSThe unit provides for five RCA inputs (including the moving magnet phono stage, one set of RCA outputs, and an RCA sub out, plus a set of balanced inputs and outputs. I found that I preferred to operate everything from the remote. Directly underneath is the menu button, +/- buttons, and the enter button if you want to operate the menu items from the front of the unit. As can be seen in the picture of the front, there are buttons to select the functions, headphone jack, USB port, the remote sensor, and a volume control. There is nothing that cannot be accomplished through the remote. This unit has one of the most comprehensive remote control units I have ever handled. This is one of the most flexible preamplifiers I have encountered in years. Seriously consider buying the two together. ![]() Says a lot for the argument for matching components. That being said, running together was where the magic happened. The amplifier integrated with my system better than the preamplifier did on its own. I tried each component individually in my reference system for a couple of weeks. Effective with a total absence of any electronic signature. Don't like the blue light? These stick on pieces will greatly diminish the brightness without adding any dimming electronics into the equation. Okay, for those who are not really into the light color it is a very thoughtful inclusion. This is something I know a great deal about since all my lighting is blue. Everyone knows the more blue light in your listening room the better. These will look wonderful in any system, and who doesn't want their gear to not only sound good, but to look pleasing also? They even included stick on light diffusers for the large blue light power buttons. Not by slight amounts, but rather I found an almost overnight change to sonic good times!īoth review units came in the silver finish, and have an elegant and purposeful appearance. At around the recommended time things started to change. Well it sure made a significant change in the overall delivery, so be forewarned: 80 hours to really break in the gear. So, I continued my run in routine while I was dealing with health issues. I was assured the strident sound would go away. MANUAL SERVICE ROTEL RA 11 FULLI contacted Rotel, relayed my findings, and they told me at least 80 hours were needed to get a full break-in. This was due to the sense that the sound was slightly grating, with over the top edgy highs and very little in the bottom end. When I first settled in to listen, my first thoughts were not overly favorable. Once I was coherent, I let the amp and preamp run in for about 25-30 hours. The first two weeks at home I was under the influence of severe painkillers. My wife had to unbox everything and place it for me (no lifting anything more than 3-5 pounds). ![]() As you can imagine not the best circumstances for reviewing gear. This resulted in 10 days in the hospital, a failed attempt to remove it, and turning me into a human pin cushion! Lo and behold, they sewed me up and 5 days after the surgery they sent me home for two months of recovery, with two drain lines, a pic line that served to deliver the 24/7 antibiotic drip to kill the sepsis and other infections, to wait for the second surgery which with I, thankfully, have been spared, for now. I was going gangbusters after two weeks of therapy and care when all of a sudden my gallbladder decided to take a dump. On May 20th I had to undergo a complete left knee replacement after micro fracture surgery failed to correct the issues. I should note here that the timing could not have been worse. I was pleased to get a chance to review more modern offerings from the venerable product line. ![]() This Japanese, family owned and operated business leverages the tradition and heritage of this 60-year old icon brand, supported by innovation and passion delivering products proud to wear the Rotel badge, building our ever-growing extended Rotel family of customers including audiophiles, music lovers, musicians, recording artists, and loyal fans. For over six decades Rotel has been engineering, manufacturing, and delivering audio products built to the highest standards of quality, with extraordinary performance and exceptional value. About 6 years before I made any real changes. In those days Monster speaker cable was the best we could do, and we used the interconnects that came with the components. I ran that table through a Yamaha integrated amp along with a Aiwa cassette player and Genesis speakers. I was a poor college student, and they had very affordable prices. I was first introduced to Rotel products back in the mid 70s when I bought my first Rotel turntable from the Stereo Buff in Springfield, MO. ![]()
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