Rotel's Best Amp for Streaming Music The RAS-5000 is a high quality, high power stereo integrated amplifier that effortlessly plays favorite music at the highest quality from Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Airplay 2, Google Cast, Qobuz and thousands of Internet Radio stations -while seamlessly expanding connectivity options by integrating HDMI Reviews Rotel wins EISA award for best Streaming Amplifier "By embracing modern streaming and usability features but not straying from its manufacturer’s ‘performance-first’ ethos, the RAS-5000 is a desirable addition to Rotel’s range – and the streaming amp market as a whole. A confident driver of loudspeakers courtesy of its rated 2x140W Class AB output, the RAS-5000 tackles all music genres with a sonic signature showcasing a powerful yet smooth, balanced approach. Versatile connectivity also impresses, with digital inputs including HDMI eARC, USB-B and Wi-Fi/Ethernet feeding its high-quality DAC stage. Playback is a breeze, either through Rotel’s own app, a DLNA player, or Roon, and icing the RAS-5000 cake is the amp’s meticulous build and informative colour display" EISA Awards video review - please allow 10 secs to load Specifications Music streaming features: built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, internet radio, and music services includes support for TIDAL Connect and Spotify® Connect (subscriptions required) Chromecast built-in for streaming over Wi-Fi with a wide range of compatible apps on your mobile device Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music® (iOS 11.4 or later required) built-in Bluetooth® with high-quality aptX™ HD and AAC for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network) Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware support for MQA and MQA Studio files Connections: HDMI eARC port 1 analog RCA line-level stereo input 1 optical and 1 coaxial digital audio input (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution) USB Type-B input for connecting a computer (PCM up to 24-bit/384kHz resolution) USB Type-A port for audio playback via flash drive Ethernet port connects the amp to your home network 1 stereo RCA preamp output 1 mono RCA subwoofer output front-panel 3.5mm stereo headphone output one pair of speaker outputs with binding posts detachable power cord Dimensions and warranty: 17"W x 5-11/16"H x 16-3/4"D (3U rack spaces; rack ears sold separately) weight: 34.6 lbs. warranty: 5 years Audiofi is your Rotel dealer, we ship free in Canada
