Rotel A-11 Tribute

Technical data: Continuous output power: 50W/Ch (2 channels active, 8Ω). Total harmonic distortion: (20Hz-20kHz) <0.03%. Frequency response: high level inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz, ±0.5dB, phono input 20Hz - 20kHz, ±0.5dB Signal to noise ratio: (IHF "A"): High level inputs: 100dB, Phono input: 85dB Intermodulation Distortion: (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1) <0.03% Attenuation factor: 140 Input sensitivity: High level input: 180mV, Phono input (MM): 2.3mV Input impedance: high level input: 47kΩ, phono input (MM): 47kΩ Overload: High level input: 4V, Phono input: 50mV Output level: 1V Output impedance: 470Ω Tone control: ±10dB at 100Hz / 10kHz Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 93 × 345mm Panel height: 80mm (3.15") Power supply: 120V, 60Hz Power consumption: 160W Standby power consumption: <0.5W Net weight: 6.85kg

<big>Ken Ishiwata</big>

A virtuoso of his calling. Listening to the Tribute Edition, a matter of honor. Ordered and received with some delay in delivery. Meanwhile, quite a few tests are being published. Consistently the best reviews. Well, the day has arrived. Unpacked connected, with a great expectation of the noble device.

Listened to Wharfedale Diamond 220, powered by a Node network player in CD quality. After the first minutes, I long for a device from the BX series. The sound of the Tribute falls far short of theirs. Pale and powerless. This I can not change even with the switchable programs, for sound enhancement.

The operability of the device, I consider good. The connection with Bluetooth is flawless. Relay, in all honor. Here, the circuit proves to be not mature. Between music pauses, the release runs too slowly.

For me, a device with clearly air to the top.