Rotel RMB-1587 MKII

Powerful, nimble, and subtle

Any passionate film buff knows that the movie theater audio experience is a huge reason for getting in the car and driving to see movies the old-fashioned way. But if your dream has been to approximate the high-power, seat-shaking surround experience of your local multiplex in your own home theater, you might want to pay close attention to this seven-channel power amp from the perfectionists at Rotel.

The RMB-1587 MKII is purpose-built for taking the multi-channel outputs of any compatible A/V preamp/processor or home theater receiver, and amplifying the signals with reserves of ready, quick-response power to deliver a faithful, authentic movie experience. Weighing over 80 lbs. and measuring nearly 10″ tall, this is one beast of an amp. But it’s rack-mountable using an available hardware kit (sold separately) to help you integrate it with the rest of your gear.

Exquisite circuitry and design

If you’ve followed Rotel products in the marketplace for any period of time, you know that their pursuit of clean, robust, well-isolated signal paths has led to some of the best-designed audio gear in the industry. Two massive, in-house manufactured high-current toroidal transformers deliver clean sound with taut, impactful bass, even when driving the most demanding loudspeakers. Four thermostatically controlled, variable-speed ultra-low-noise fans help the internal components perform at maximum efficiency.