Rotel A11MKII
The A11MKII pairs open, airy clarity with a neutral, controlled Class AB voice, delivering agile bass, engaging low-level detail and spacious imaging without treble glare. Andrew Robinson praised its composed, consistent performance, while Cheap Audio Man singled out the exceptionally capable MM phono stage. A polished, high-value centerpiece for a focused two-channel system.
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Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Connectivity
86/100
Value for Money
95/100
Pros
Open, clean and balanced presentation with strong detail, bass control and non-fatiguing treble.
Immersive soundstage and convincing imaging for its price class.
Excellent built-in MM phono stage, praised for clear, dynamic and naturally rounded vinyl playback.
Strong value and solid metal construction in a straightforward Class AB integrated amplifier.
Cons
No dedicated subwoofer or preamp output, limiting straightforward system expansion and sub integration.
Lacks HDMI connectivity and can struggle with especially demanding low-impedance speakers.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers describe a notably open, clean and articulate presentation that remains balanced rather than bright or fatiguing. Its controlled bass, convincing spatial presentation and easy composure at both modest and high volumes make it an especially accomplished all-rounder for its class.
Transparency Resolution
93/100
Cheap Audio Man found the A11MKII unexpectedly open, airy, clean and clear, and preferred its internal DAC presentation for its cleanliness. Andrew Robinson likewise praised strong detail and clarity, including at low background-listening levels, while noting that the phono stage preserves vinyl's warmth.
Tonal Balance Musicality
92/100
Andrew Robinson characterizes the Rotel as neutral and well balanced, avoiding both leanness or brightness and excessive warmth or lushness. He also found it engaging without becoming treble-forward or fatiguing, while Cheap Audio Man heard clean mids, balanced treble and less boom in the bass.
Dynamics
92/100
Reviewers found the 50-watt-per-channel Class AB amplifier more dynamic than the prior A11 Tribute and capable of clean, controlled delivery across its usable range. It reached satisfying loud levels in Cheap Audio Man's system, and Andrew Robinson reports that it remained composed even when driving large SVS Titans near very high listening levels.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Cheap Audio Man was particularly impressed by the A11MKII's immersive soundstage, imaging and ability to place instruments and details convincingly in space. He considered it difficult to better in this area at the price, though the other review offers little additional discussion of stereo presentation.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
90/100
Cheap Audio Man praises the amplifier's heft, metalwork, control knob, pots and overall construction as exceptionally good for the asking price. Andrew Robinson similarly calls it a solid, honest amplifier; neither review identifies operational or construction concerns.
Features Connectivity
86/100
The A11MKII combines three analog line inputs, an MM phono stage, coaxial and optical digital inputs, and Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC support. Tone controls add useful flexibility, but reviewers specifically note the absence of both a subwoofer output and preamp output, which limits easy subwoofer integration.
Value for Money
95/100
At roughly $699 to $949, reviewers regard the A11MKII as unusually compelling among sub-$1,000 integrated amplifiers. Andrew Robinson calls it an “absolute killer value,” while Cheap Audio Man considers it close to as high-end as one can get below $1,000.
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Specifications
- Dimensions
- 430 × 73 × 347 mm 17” x 2 7/8” x 13 5/8”
- Front Panel Height
- 60 mm (2 3/8”)
- Power Requirements
- 120 V, 60 Hz
- Power Consumption
- 150 W
- Standby Power Consumption
- <0.5 W
- Net Weight
- 6.8 kg (15 lbs.)
- BTU Rating
- 450 BTU/h
- Power Output (FTC)
- 62 W/Ch (8 Ohms)
- Power Output (Non FTC)
- 50 W/Ch (8 Ohms) 62 W/Ch (4 Ohms)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- <0.03%
- Frequency Response
- Line Level Inputs: 10 Hz - 100k Hz, -0.5 dB, +0.05 dB Phono Input: 20 Hz - 20k Hz, -0.5 dB, +0.3 dB Digital Input: 20 Hz – 20k Hz, -0.15 dB, +0 dB
- S/N Ratio
- Line Level Inputs: 90 dB (Max Volume) Line Level Inputs: 95 dB (Min Volume) Phono Input: 85 dB
- Intermodulation Distortion
- <0.03%
- Damping Factor
- 120
- Input Sensitivity
- Line Level Inputs: 130 mV Phono Input (MM): 1.6 mV
- Input Impedance
- Line Level Inputs: 45k Ohms Phono Input (MM): 43k Ohms
- Input Overload
- Line Level Inputs: 4 V Phono Input: 50 mV
- Tone Controls
- ±6 dB at 100 Hz / 10k Hz
- Input Sensitivity / Impedance
- -20 dBFS / 75 Ohms
- Digital Inputs
- SPDIF LPCM (up to 24-bit/192k Hz)
Manufacturer's Description — Rotel
The A11MKII Integrated Amplifier delivers the ideal combination of power and connectivity for anyone seeking to elevate their listening experience.
Constructed around a massive Rotel-built toroidal power transformer, the A11MKII delivers 50 Watts per channel of Class A/B power into 8 ohms supporting analog, digital and Moving Magnet Phono stage inputs.
The A11MKII Integrated Amplifier offers an ideal combination of power and connectivity for the music lover seeking to elevate their listening experience.
Constructed around a linear power supply featuring a massive Rotel-built toroidal power transformer, the A11MKII delivers an authoritative 50 Watts per channel of Class A/B power into 8 ohms, and even higher power into demanding loudspeakers.
Both analog and digital sources are welcome, with three line-level RCA inputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs, a Moving Magnet Phono stage, and aptX™ HD Bluetooth. An 1/8” headphone jack with dedicated headphone amplifier circuit is provided on the front panel for private listening sessions.
The intuitive front panel layout includes Bass, Treble, and Balance rotary controls and source input selection ensuring the A11MKII is personal and a pleasure to operate up close. The included IR remote drives a motorized analog volume controller for ease of use at the listening position.
The A11MKII is available in both black and silver colors.
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- The Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
- Absolute Audio - Canada — in-store — Calgary, Alberta, Canada (website)
- Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
- Acoustic Sounds — online and in-store — Salina, Kansas, United States (website)
- Acoustica — online and in-store — Chester, England, United Kingdom (website)
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- Ahead Stereo — in-store — Los Angeles, California, United States (website)
- All Elite Audio — online and in-store — Perry Hall, Maryland, United States (website)
- Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
- Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
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