Rotel introduces new Diamond Series DAC and integrated
The DT-6000 DAC transport boasts an 8-channel ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC chipset configured to dedicate four mono DACs each to the left and right channels. The unit includes a PC-USB input supporting MQA and DSD audio playback and renders 32-bit/384kHz PCM music files through the coaxial and optical inputs supporting music streamers and media players plus a tray-loading CD mechanism. It’s powered by an in-house manufactured, bespoke shielded toroidal transformer with high-efficiency slit foil smoothing capacitors designed to reduce stray emissions and deliver independent, isolated, low-noise power to all critical circuits in a bid to further reducing noise and distortion.
The RA-6000 integrated claims 350W of output power into 4ohm speaker loads leveraging technical and performance designs from the brand’s flagship Michi series models – especially with regards to circuit design, acoustic component selection and power supply engineering methods – while also further developing the upgrades found in Rotel’s recent MKII models. The company says: “An array of source inputs ensures connection to modern and legacy audio sources including balanced XLR, three coaxial, three optical, three analogue and a USB port supporting MQA, Bluetooth with aptX HD for high performance wireless streaming. There’s also a moving-magnet phono stage for vinyl enthusiasts.”
Rotel's Diamond Series RA-6000 costs £4,000, the DT-6000 £2,000 and both are available in black and silver finishes. You can find out more about the RA-6000 integrated here and the DT-600 here.

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