Rotel RA-1572 MKII vs Yamaha A-S1200 Detailed Comparison

Rotel RA-1572 MKII vs Yamaha A-S1200

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Rotel RA-1572 MKII

Integrated Amplifier | 120 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Yamaha A-S1200

Integrated Amplifier | 90 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Rotel RA-1572 MKII

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Yamaha A-S1200

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Rotel RA-1572 MKII

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Rotel RA-1572 MKII vs Yamaha A-S1200 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. Rotel RA-1572 MKII is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the A-S1200 is a Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Rotel RA-1572 MKII and Yamaha A-S1200 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Rotel RA-1572 MKII	Yamaha A-S1200
Power	120 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms	90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 150 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class A/B
Built-in DAC	Yes	No
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	3.5mm	1/4
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Weight	13.66kg / 30.1lbs	22.05kg / 48.5lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	5-11/16" x 17-1/16" x 15-3/16" 145.0mm x 434.0mm x 386.0mm	6-1/8" x 17-1/8" x 19-3/16" 156.0mm x 435.0mm x 488.0mm

What size room are the Rotel RA-1572 MKII and Yamaha A-S1200 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 RA-1572 MKII	Yamaha A-S1200
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Poor	Average
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Good	Average
Very Large Room	Average	Poor

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Rotel RA-1572 MKII over Yamaha A-S1200

MSRP Price(*)	2,100USD vs 3,000USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	120 watts vs 90 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	200 watts vs 150 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.018% vs 0.07%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Optical Digital Inputs	2 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	2 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Roon	Tested vs No	Roon Compatibility
Base Surface Area	1675.2cm²/ 259.7inch² vs 2122.8cm²/ 329.0inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	145mm vs 156mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Yamaha A-S1200 over Rotel RA-1572 MKII

Signal to Noise Ratio	110 dB vs 100 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Total Analog Inputs	6 vs 4	More options for connecting Analog sources

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 RA-1572 MKII and Yamaha A-S1200 differs from each other.

Rotel RA-1572 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

Yamaha A-S1200 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 6
Phono Input

Rotel RA-1572 MKII Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA, Sub Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output

Yamaha A-S1200 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Rotel RA-1572 MKII?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of RA-1572 MKII:

Stereo integrated amplifier
58-inch AC power cord
Remote control (RR-AX93)
2 AA 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 Yamaha A-S1200?

Here are the items that come with the A-S1200:

Integrated stereo amplifier
6.5-feet AC power cord
Remote control (RAS36)
2 AA batteries
Owners Manual
Safety Brochure
Online Product Registation Sheet
Warranty Information
Yamaha Worldwide Representative Offices-inch Note