Rotel Simply Stereo Set: A12 with CD 14 and B&W 707S2

Anyone who is not interested in streaming services, does not own a single record and has chosen CDs as a practical and solid way of listening to music will find what they are looking for here: The Simply Stereo package includes a decent integrated amplifier and a solid CD player from Rotel. The package is rounded off by compact loudspeakers that easily fit on any shelf and can still unfold the full sound.

Rotel A12 integrated amplifier

The Rotel integrated amplifier A12 also impresses with the best audio performance at a slightly lower continuous output power of 60 watts per channel compared to the A14. It has a wide range of digital and analogue input connections (including a phono MM input) and also supports audio streaming via Bluetooth (aptX support included).

Product description

The A12 integrated amplifier offers a continuous output power of 60 watts/channel RMS at 8 ohms. Like the A14, it is characterized by its timeless design with clear lines and can be operated intuitively. The basis for its first-class audio performance is the power supply, into which a lot of time and money has been invested. Rotel only uses high-quality materials from well-known suppliers for the toroidal transformers it manufactures in-house. This has created a powerful power supply, allowing the A12 to handle signal peaks without clipping and easily drive demanding loudspeakers.

details

DIMENSIONS (W × H × D)

430×93×345mm
17' × 3.6' × 13.5'

PANEL HEIGHT

80mm (3.15')

POWER SUPPLY

230V, 50Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION

230W

STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION

<0.5W

NET WEIGHT

8kg (17.6lbs.)

BTU (4O, 1/8 power)

517 BTU/hr

CONTINUOUS OUTPUT

60W/Ch (2 channels active, 8O)

OVERALL THD

(20Hz-20kHz) <0.03%

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

High level inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz ±0.5dB

Digital inputs: 10Hz - 80kHz ±3dB

Phono input: 20Hz - 15kHz ±0.5dB

NOISE-TO-NOISE RATIO (IHF A)

High level inputs: 100dB

Digital inputs: 103dB

Phono input: 90dB

More specifications

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1)

<0.03%

DAMPING FACTOR

220

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4O minimum

INPUT SENSITIVITY

High level inputs: 200mV

Digital inputs: 0dBfs

Phono input (MM): 3mV

INPUT IMPEDANCE

High level inputs: 24kO

Digital inputs: 75O

Phono input (MM): 47kO

OVERLOAD

High level inputs: 4V

Phono input: 50mV

OUTPUT LEVEL

1V

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

470O

TONE CONTROL

±10dB at 100Hz / 10kHz

DIGITAL SIGNALS (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

LPCM (up to 24-bit/192kHz)

PC USB

USB Audio Class 1 (up to 24/96)

USB Audio Class 2 (up to 24/192)

Rotel CD 14

With the introduction of the RCD-855 CD player in 1989, Rotel proved that it had something to offer in this category as well. The press was full of praise. One journalist even went so far as to call it the 'deal of the century'. Since then, Rotel has done constant development work. The CD14 is based on a carefully designed power supply that independently optimally supplies the digital and analog circuits with voltage and current. Like the other models in the 14 series, this CD player is characterized by its timeless design with clean lines and intuitive operation. He reveals every single facet of the music to the listener down to the last detail.

• Precision CD drive
• 24-bit/192kHz high-performance Wolfson DACs
• Independent digital/analogue power supplies
• iOS/Android Control App when connected to the A14 or T14
• Disc metadata display
• Coaxial digital and analogue outputs

B&W 707S2

Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2

Designed for use on a shelf or stand, the 707 S2 is a compact, high-performance loudspeaker ideal for smaller spaces.

Plain and simple

The 2-way design of the 707 S2 ensures a harmonious sound. This is due to the unadulterated components with Continuum™ cone bass/midrange driver and carbon dome tweeter.

Greater sharpness of detail

Carbon dome tweeters were specifically designed for the 700 Series. They provide a huge improvement on the aluminum double-dome tweeter, raising the resolution threshold to 47 kHz and delivering precise presentation and pinpoint detail.

Legendary sound

Thanks to the silky, accurate Continuum™ cone midrange driver, voices and instruments are reproduced with clarity and precision.

Technical specifications

model
707 S2

description
2-way bass reflex system

features
Decoupled carbon dome tweeter
Continuum™ cone bass/midrange driver
Flowport™

chassis
1 x decoupled carbon dome tweeter with high frequency performance (ø 25mm)
1 x Continuum membrane bass/midrange speaker (ø 130mm)

frequency range
-6dB at 45Hz and 33kHz

frequency response
50Hz-28kHz ±3dB

sensitivity
84dB SPL (2.83V RMS, 1m)

distortion factor
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90 dB, 1 m)
<1% 110Hz-22kHz

nominal impedance
8 ohms (minimum 4 ohms)

Recommended power amp
30W–100W at 8 ? (undistorted)

Dimensions
Height: 280mm
Width: 165mm
Depth: 260 mm (body only)
276mm including grill and connectors

net weight
6.0kg