Rotel A14 integrated amplifier is a solid, reliable workhorse

Having kicked off their operations in Japan over 55 years ago, Rotel are no newcomers to the world of audio. They quickly established themselves as manufacturers of sturdy, reliable audio equipment, and have maintained that reputation ever since.

Rotel have spread their wings across the audio spectrum, manufacturing an extensive range of component electronics, loudspeakers, and various pieces of gear to fill niche functions. Any piece of Rotel equipment can be trusted to be reliable, but where the company’s engineering prowess really shines through is in their amplifiers.

Solid as a brick and reliable as a mule, Rotel amplifiers are capable of coping with the most difficult of speaker loads and have a reputation for punching well above their weight both in terms of price and in terms of power output. Of late, Rotel have been working to make their integrated amplifiers more versatile than ever.

We are especially impressed with Rotel’s A14 amplifier for how it combines classic Japanese reliability with digital trimmings. The A14 boasts 80 watts of crisp A/B power per channel, a quality moving-magnet phono stage, and the capacity to drive two sets of speakers effortlessly. Additionally, the A14 is kitted out with a top-of-the-line 32-bit/768kHz DAC, capable of getting the very best from all your digital inputs.

Above all, Rotel’s A14 has a crisp, refreshing sound, and is able to produce a stunning soundstage on every set of speakers we have matched with it. To hear this beast in action, head down to a Stereophonic shopfront today!