Discussion in 'Hi-Fi Stereo Systems & Separates' started by Phil Hinton, Feb 4, 2019.

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• 1. Feb 4, 2019 at 10:16 AM

     Andy Bassett, Feb 4, 2019

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     Rotel will debut the A11 Stereo Integrated Amplifier and CD11 CD Player at ISE on 5th Feb 2019.
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  2. Feb 4, 2019 at 7:38 PM

     Adamgbiggs, Feb 4, 2019

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     All that space in a full size case and they still couldn’t fit the CD mech fully inside and made it stick out the bottom of the chassis, I have to wonder sometimes who designs these things.
     
     However the front looks nice and clean.
     
     Adam.

      

     Adamgbiggs, Feb 4, 2019
  3. Feb 5, 2019 at 9:07 AM

     Jamie, Feb 5, 2019

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     A lack of any digital inputs is surprising these days, I'd find a couple of optical ports way more useful than Bluetooth

      

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  4. Feb 5, 2019 at 6:29 PM

     BlueWizard, Feb 5, 2019

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     The Rotel A12 (60w/ch) is £699, true that is £100 more than the A11, but it has more power, and it has a DAC with Digital Inputs. Certainly a DAC with 2xOptical, 2xCoaxial, and 1xUSB-PC is worth the extra £100.
     
     And you you really want Bluetooth, that can be added to any amp for less than £50 -
     
     https://www.amazon.co.uk/Avantree-Audikast-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Headphones/dp/B077MXFJGQ/
     
     https://www.amazon.co.uk/Avantree-B...rtified-Oasis-Supports-aptX-LL/dp/B01N2VKCO0/
     
     And if you want APT-X-HD then -
     
     https://www.amazon.co.uk/Avantree-B...Oasis-Plus-Supports-aptX-HD-LL/dp/B07BQYYDNJ/
     
     In the modern world, a DAC is more important for most people than Bluetooth. Though I can see some people buying a system like the Rotel A11. University students for example.
     
     And just like Bluetooth can be added to a system with a DAC, a DAC can be easily added to a system that has Bluetooth.
     
     I think in the age of Smart Phone, Bluetooth does have some utility. Not that I need it, but certainly for some people it is a very convenient option
     
     Whatever ....
     
     Steve/bluewizard

      

     BlueWizard, Feb 5, 2019
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