Rotel RAS-5000 Wins Prestigious EISA Streaming Amplifier 2024-2025 Award

With the Rotel RAS-5000, you bring home an award-winning, fully integrated all-in-one hi-fi system. This ‘classic’ Rotel product combines high-end performance with a robust 220 watts of Class AB output power at 4 ohms. Its industrial design seamlessly fits into any audio system or serves as a standalone media solution for all your entertainment needs.

Traditional and modern connectivity options

The RAS-5000 offers a wide range of both traditional and modern connectivity options, making it highly adaptable to any setup, including legacy audio sources. The amplifier supports RCA analog inputs, coaxial and optical inputs, aptX™ HD Bluetooth, and PC-USB, allowing playback of high-resolution music files up to 32-bit / 384kHz. Additionally, it supports MQA and MQA Studio, while the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection delivers dynamic, high-resolution sound for live sports, TV shows, movies, and games directly from your TV.

Streaming options

In terms of streaming options, the RAS-5000 is equipped with Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, and thousands of internet radio stations. You can also stream audio from your computer, tablet, or mobile device via Airplay 2 or Google Cast. The RAS-5000 is fully Roon Ready certified and supports playback formats like MP3, AAC (mp4), FLAC, WAV, and OGG from a hard drive or flash drive via the USB connection on the rear panel. The high-resolution color display on the front shows streaming album artwork, bringing you even closer to the music.

When awarding the EISA Streaming Amplifier 2024-2025, the EISA jury praised the RAS-5000 for its combination of modern streaming and user-friendly features without compromising Rotel’s ‘performance-first’ ethos. With its 2x140W Class AB output, the RAS-5000 delivers powerful yet smooth, balanced audio that handles every music genre with finesse.

The versatile connectivity options, including digital inputs such as HDMI ARC, USB-B, and Wi-Fi/Ethernet, feed the amplifier’s high-quality DAC stage. Playback is effortless, whether via Rotel’s own app, a DLNA player, or Roon. The meticulous design and informative color display of the RAS-5000 are the icing on the cake.

For 42 years, the EISA organization (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) has recognized the best products in the audio and video industry. With jury members from over 60 of the most respected technology publications worldwide, an EISA Award is the ultimate recognition for excellence.

Peter Kao, General Manager of Rotel, commented on the EISA Streaming Amplifier award: “We are incredibly proud that our efforts in developing the RAS-5000 have received the highest recognition from the EISA jury. The RAS-5000 is a perfect example of how we can develop new product categories that stay true to Rotel’s heritage and classic performance while offering the latest specifications, features, and connectivity options. I am delighted that the EISA jury agrees that we have achieved the ideal balance.”

The Rotel RAS-5000 is designed as an ‘all-in-one’ solution that seamlessly combines exceptional audio performance with the latest connectivity options and intuitive operation. For €2.998,- you can purchase this superior product from us.

Tokyo, Japan (August 15, 2024) – Rotel continues to receive the highest levels of professional recognition for outstanding product performance, quality, and design. With the RAS-5000’s award from the expert EISA jury, this recognition now extends to a new product category for the company. design. https://eisa.eu/awards/rotel-ras-5000/