Rotel A14 MKII vs AudioControl Bijou 600 Detailed Comparison

Rotel A14 MKII vs AudioControl Bijou 600

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Rotel A14 MKII

Integrated Amplifier | 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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AudioControl Bijou 600

Integrated Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Rotel A14 MKII vs AudioControl Bijou 600 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing A14 MKII and Bijou 600, two Integrated Amplifiers from Rotel and AudioControl. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Rotel A14 MKII and AudioControl Bijou 600 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Rotel A14 MKII Key Specs

80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 19.70 lbs / 8.95 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):3-11/16inch x 17inch x 14-15/16inch

AudioControl Bijou 600 Key Specs

100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Weight: 6.00 lbs / 2.73 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):1-3/4inch x 8-9/16inch x 9-5/8inch

What size room are the Rotel A14 MKII and AudioControl Bijou 600 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Rotel A14 MKII	AudioControl Bijou 600
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Average	Poor
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Average	Good
Very Large Room	Poor	Average

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Rotel A14 MKII and AudioControl Bijou 600 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose Rotel A14 MKII over AudioControl Bijou 600

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.018% vs 0.09%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	100 dB vs 95 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Total Analog Inputs	4 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Roon	Tested vs No	Roon Compatibility
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit	Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate	384kHz vs 192kHz	Play higher resolution media

Reasons to choose AudioControl Bijou 600 over Rotel A14 MKII

MSRP Price(*)	899USD vs 1,600USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	100 watts vs 80 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	200 watts vs 150 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Base Surface Area	534.1cm²/ 82.8inch² vs 1641.6cm²/ 254.4inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	45mm vs 94mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Rotel A14 MKII and AudioControl Bijou 600 differs from each other.

Rotel A14 MKII Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A front(Connects to iOS devices)
- USB-A rear (Charging only)
- USB-B (allows connection to your Windows PC or Mac computer)
Ethernet Port

AudioControl Bijou 600 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input

Rotel A14 MKII Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

Outputs

Sub, Bridged Mono Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

AudioControl Bijou 600 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Rotel A14 MKII?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of A14 MKII:

Stereo integrated amplifier

58-inch AC power cord

Remote control (RR-AX1400)

2 AAA batteries

5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable

57-inch Ethernet cable

Quick Installation Guide

Warranty/Registration Card

Important Safety Instructions

Addendum For Roon Test

What's in the Box of AudioControl Bijou 600?

Here are the items that come with the Bijou 600:

Integrated amplifier

68-inch AC power cord

Remote control (RTR-1)

CR2032 battery

4-Pin euroblock connector (pre-installed)

3-Pin euroblock connector (pre-installed0

19-inch Optical digital cable

RCA-to-minijack adapter

4 Rubber feet

Installation Manual

Addendum Note