The integrated amplifier Rotel A12 MKII is equipped with almost the same functionality as the older model A14MKII. The main differences are in power and different DAC models. The amplifier belongs to class AB. The developers paid great attention to the power supply, which, as you know, is the heart of any amplifier. The unit includes a Rotel toroidal transformer with a large power reserve, manufactured to strict tolerances from high-quality materials. As a result, it is possible to get rid of distortions of musical material in dynamic moments, as well as to ensure reliable operation with speakers that are difficult to load. Rotel A12 MKII circuits use selected components, including metal film resistors.
The model has an intuitive control system, has excellent sound characteristics and produces a power of 60 W per channel into an 8-ohm load. The amplifier is equipped with analog and digital sections, as well as a Bluetooth module with support for the aptX codec to provide high-quality sound in wireless streaming mode.
The Rotel A12 MKII model is equipped with a high-quality Texas Instruments DAC (24 bit/192 kHz) and can be connected to digital sources via S/PDIF inputs or to a computer via USB input, providing playback of high-resolution audio formats. You can control the amplifier not only using the included universal remote control, but also using a proprietary application for iOS/Android devices (this requires a connection to the T14 tuner).
The Rotel A12 MKII amplifier is equipped with an LCD display mounted in the center of its front part. Below the display there are source selection buttons. On the right there are three buttons for working with the menu (balance settings, timbres, muting timbres, etc. are available), as well as a volume control. On the left side of the facade there is a power button with an indicator, USB compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod, 3.5 mm headphone jack and a 2-button speaker kit selector.
On the back of the case there are the following inputs: four linear RCA, a phono stage input for MM cartridges, a pair of optical and coaxial, as well as a PC-USB port (can operate in asynchronous mode). There is a preamplifier output, USB for charging portable devices, a Bluetooth antenna, an RS-232 interface, Rotel Link system bus connectors, two mini-trigger jacks and an IR socket.
Characteristics Rotel A12 MKII
Output power 2 x 60 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD less than 0.03%, 8 ohms)
Frequency range line inputs: 10 Hz – 100 kHz (± 0.5 dB), digital inputs: 10 Hz – 80 kHz (± 3 dB), phono input: 20 Hz – 15 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
Harmonic distortion less than 0.03% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Intermodulation distortion less than 0.03%
Damping factor 220
Signal ratio /noise line inputs: 100 dB, digital inputs: 103 dB, phono input: 90 dB
Input sensitivity/impedance line inputs: 200 mV/24 kOhm, phono input: 3 mV/47 kOhm
Output sensitivity/impedance Pre Out: 1 V/ 470 Ohm
Adjustment of bass and treble tone ± 10 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)
Texas Instruments DAC (24 bit/192 kHz)
Built-in Bluetooth adapter, supports aptX codec
Possibility of setting a fixed volume level for each input and for Bluetooth reception, yes
Function automatic switching on of the amplifier when a signal is detected at a digital input Signal Sense, can be assigned for each individual digital input
Display brightness adjustment available
Inputs 4 linear RCA, MM phono preamplifier input (RCA), USB (iPhone/iPad/iPod support), 2 coaxial (24 bit/192 kHz), 2 optical (24 bit/192 kHz), PC-USB (USB for connecting to a computer, two operating modes: class 1.0 (24 bit/96 kHz), class 2.0 (24 bit/192 kHz, asynchronous ))
3.5 mm headphone outputs, Pre Out (RCA)
Other switching RS-232 interface, 2 Rotel Link bus connectors, 2 trigger outputs (12 V), IR input, USB Power port (5 V/0.5 A) for charging portable devices, grounding terminal Speaker
output 4 pairs of screw terminals
Power consumption 230 W, in standby mode: 0.5 W
Remote control RR-AX1400, universal
Dimensions (WxHxD) 430x93x345 mm
Weight 8 kg
