When doing an audio product review, I make an effort to learn some history about the manufacturer, and I was surprised by what I discovered about . Based in Zhuhai, China, Rotel has a 50-year history of making high-end audio equipment and is a family business, which has been in a lasting partnership...

I've been familiar with the legendary Rotel brand since childhood. My father would often take me along when he would frequent hifi shops and I remember their components on display alongside other now classic manufacturers products.

That's a load of features. In addition, it sounds exceptional. The massive RB-1590 power amplifier can deliver 350 WPC into an 8 ohm load, but still has plenty of ability to reveal fine detail and subtle tonal character.

Power amplifiers are the audio workhorses that provide the final link between signal sources, preamplifiers, and loudspeakers. However, reviewing power amplifiers often generates the excitement of kissing your kid sister on her forehead.