Rotel A11 MKII

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 motorised analog volume controller for ease of use at the listening position.

A value-packed amp for music lovers

There are plenty of you out there who might want to stop your integrated amp search here, because the freshly updated Rotel A11MKII does a great job of checking the major tick boxes for a nice price. Legendary nameplate and design? Check. Versatile collection of analog and digital stereo inputs? Also a check. Enough clean, uncolored Class AB power to drive most speakers to comfortable volumes, and then some? Well, of course. By now you should get the idea that the Rotel A11MKII just might be right for you, especially if you have high expectations from your gear, but a few limitations on the budget side.

The inputs you need

The A11MKII is equipped to handle most of the popular stereo audio sources you can bring to the party. Vinyl fans will appreciate the dedicated moving magnet phono stage. Three more analog inputs accommodate a CD player, a tuner, and another RCA line-level auxiliary source like a media player or computer headphone output.

Rotel hasn’t forgotten the digital media sources — there are both coaxial and optical inputs for easy connections to other digital components, and a Bluetooth® input with aptX® HD and AAC coding for high-quality wireless audio from your compatible mobile devices and computers.

Exquisite construction with old-school attention to detail

A quick peek inside the case of the A11MKII confirms Rotel’s dedication to quality: the oversized toroidal transformer is meticulously crafted in-house to provide stable and reliable power with minimal noise across all frequencies. Amplifier circuitry includes fast-transient, high-current output transistors that allow sounds like drumsticks surfing a ride cymbal and powerful kick drum strikes to be replicated faithfully, with energy. Every component has been considered, designed, and placed with meticulous care.