Rotel - RSP-980 Surround Sound Signal processor





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Holds dual bachelor's degrees in electronics and physics with 20 years in audio engineering.
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The Rotel RSP-980 is a vintage audio video surround preamplifier/processer, THX certified and equipped with Dolby Pro Logic decoding. It was designed to deliver high performance and flexibility for a high-end home theater system.
Main Features
The Rotel RSP-980 stands out for its various features.
THX Certification: guarantees that the audio reproduction is close to how the director originally intended.
Decodes Dolby Pro Logic: manages the standard surround sound for its era.
5.1 Channel Input: features a 5.1 channel input (via DB-25 or RCA connector) for external processors, such as the Rotel RDA-980 AC-3 digital adapter (Dolby Digital), allowing easy upgrade to digital formats like Dolby Digital (AC-3).
Zone 2 Output: offers a 'Zone 2' audio output with independent input selection and level adjustment, useful for multi-zone installations.
Versatile A/V Inputs: includes six sets of RCA audio inputs, five composite video inputs, and five S-Video inputs, to manage various sources such as CD players, VCRs, and Laser Disc players.
Display On-Screen: simplify the system setup and calibration.
Construction of Quality: uses classic Rotel audio components, such as high-precision metal film resistors and low ESR capacitors, following Rotel's 'Balanced Design Concept.'
The Rotel RSP-980 is a vintage audio video surround preamplifier/processer, THX certified and equipped with Dolby Pro Logic decoding. It was designed to deliver high performance and flexibility for a high-end home theater system.
Main Features
The Rotel RSP-980 stands out for its various features.
THX Certification: guarantees that the audio reproduction is close to how the director originally intended.
Decodes Dolby Pro Logic: manages the standard surround sound for its era.
5.1 Channel Input: features a 5.1 channel input (via DB-25 or RCA connector) for external processors, such as the Rotel RDA-980 AC-3 digital adapter (Dolby Digital), allowing easy upgrade to digital formats like Dolby Digital (AC-3).
Zone 2 Output: offers a 'Zone 2' audio output with independent input selection and level adjustment, useful for multi-zone installations.
Versatile A/V Inputs: includes six sets of RCA audio inputs, five composite video inputs, and five S-Video inputs, to manage various sources such as CD players, VCRs, and Laser Disc players.
Display On-Screen: simplify the system setup and calibration.
Construction of Quality: uses classic Rotel audio components, such as high-precision metal film resistors and low ESR capacitors, following Rotel's 'Balanced Design Concept.'
