RC-972 & RB-981 Stereoplay 20th Anniversary Limited Edition
Absolute highlight ROTEL Pre- and Power Amplifier RC-972, RB-981 Stereoplay Limited Edition No. xxx of 999 Absolute rarity / Only 999 pieces worldwide! Warranty 20 years
The special feature of this edition is the 20-year warranty. In addition, the preamplifier got a better power cord from ROTEL and the diodes in the power supply were replaced by more sound-friendly Schottky types. Another addition to the Limited Edition is the phono MM board (occupied AUX1 input). In terms of sound, there's hardly any need to say anything about the ROTEL's of days gone by. In short: warm basic character, tight bass, very playable with great dynamics and musical high/midrange. The power amplifier offers fantastic measured values for power, damping factor and rise time. From this alone you can tell a lot! The power amplifier has enough power even with larger transducers.
+ Certificate of authenticity with serial numbers of both units + Operating instructions + System remote control (RR-927) + High quality cinch cable + Brass labels: Stereoplay 20th Anniversary Limited Edition No. xxx/999
The combo has received excellent reviews and praise, even against far more expensive competing models. The test in Stereoplay was in issue 03/1998.
Data RC-972 (manufacturer's data):
- 5 high level inputs
- 1 phono MM input (AUX1)
- 2 stereo pre outs
- Bass and treble control (can be switched off)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB
- Power consumption: max. 10 Watt
- Weight: 4.3 kg
- Dimensions 440 x 72 x 286 mm (W x H x D)
Data RB-981 (manufacturer's data):
- 2/1 channel with strict dual mono construction
- Stereo RCA inputs
- 2 x 130 W @ 8 ohms at 0.03% harmonic distortion (sine wave)
- 2 x 170 W @ 4 ohms at 0.05% harmonic distortion (sine)
- Output power in bridge circuit
(20 - 20,000 Hz, </=0.1 % 8 Ohm) = 360 W
- Attenuation factor: 500 (20 -20,000Hz, 8 Ohm)
- Noise voltage distance: 120 dB
- Power consumption: max. 400 Watt
- Weight: 10.2 kg
- Dimensions 440 x 121 x 327 mm (W x H x D)