Rotel's new product development includes rigorous reviews of the circuit design and extensive listening sessions. Real performance gains are difficult to achieve and require careful component and circuit design consideration. they don’t launch products simply to have something “new” to sell. Product lifecycles are long compared to industry standards and new products are based on legitimate performance improvements. Maybe that is why Rotel has achieved such an abundance of international critical acclaim from enthusiastic audio fans and professional reviewers alike. Rotel components deliver more than simple entertainment. They provide an experience that resonates with people who want something more. Music and movies are visceral when played through the right system. You should expect nothing less than what the artist or director intended. Hear what over 55 years of electronic manufacturing experience can do for your audio/video enjoyment.