Rotel's RC-1590 Preamplifier receives an excellent review courtesy of Bob Barrett from HomeTheaterReview.com, who praised the amp's performance, variety of inputs and solid engineering.
"...the soundstage was expansive and deep. Instruments and vocals were accurately placed within that three-dimensional space, with plenty of air between them."
"The robust feature set provided by the Rotel RC-1590 MKII should meet the needs of most enthusiasts in the market for a stereo preamplifier/DAC and, at its price point, it represents a tremendous value to boot."
"The Rotel RC-1590 MKII excels sonically in several ways, including providing an expansive, rock solid soundstage, a detailed-yet-smooth presentation in the midrange and upper frequencies, and dynamic bass that is precise and well-controlled."