Rotel just dropped its sleekest stereo amp yet—the DX-5 Integrated Amplifier—and it’s built to elevate your entire audio setup without hogging space on your shelf. Don’t let the minimalist design fool you. Under the hood, this compact Class AB amp cranks out 33 watts per channel into 4 ohms (25W into 8 ohms), backed by Rotel’s in-house toroidal transformer and high-current transistors for clean highs, rich mids, and low-end that digs deep.

At the heart of the Rotel, DX-5 is a high-resolution ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC, capable of decoding up to 768kHz with ultra-low noise and distortion. Translation? Your high-res files and streaming sessions sound insanely detailed and expansive. Whether watching a movie or dialing in a vinyl setup, the DX-5 integrated amplifier adapts with HDMI ARC, PC-USB, coaxial, optical, aptX HD Bluetooth, and analog RCA inputs.

Rotel also future-proofed the DX-5 with Roon Tested certification, so your digital library gets the audiophile treatment it deserves. A dedicated sub-out for 2.1 setups, a headphone jack for solo sessions, and a full-color TFT display with an aluminum remote for a luxe, user-friendly interface. All that is packed into a compact chassis weighing just over 9 pounds.

Available in black or silver for $1,499, the Rotel DX-5 isn’t just another pretty face—it’s the kind of powerhouse that proves big sound doesn’t need a big footprint.

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