Rotel Stereo Receiver Brings Convenience & High Performance To Vinyl Lovers, Digital Devotees, And Videophiles Alike

In an unusual display of technical expertise driven by real concern for the often-neglected needs of consumers who are turned-off by the complexity of surround sound, Rotel takes pride in offering the RX-975 audio/video stereo receiver.Marked by unusual flexibility ñ a plethora of both audio and video inputs including a high quality moving magnet phono stage, a ""smart"" remote control, etc. ñ and audio performance that exemplifies Rotelís extensive award-winning design experience, the RX-975 is unique in todayís crowded and often-confusing marketplace.""You can think of the RX-975 as an audio receiver that also provides video switching,"" said Michael Barlett, Rotelís Vice President and General Manager,"" or you can think of it as a simplified A/V receiver thatís unusually easy to set up and enjoy. Both perceptions are accurate but both only hints at the advantage this product holds. Many people have asked us for a way to combine their audio and video systems and yet retain the sound quality and simplicity they now experience with their current systems. The RX-975 gives them the ability to fully enjoy music or cinema without dedicating several hours of study and next monthís mortgage payment to the complexity and expense of a typical surround system.""The RX-975ís performance begins with an intentionally over-designed power supply based on a Rotel-manufactured toroidal transformer. Rated at 600 VA, this critical component is almost totally devoid of the spurious radiation that plagues less expensive and far more common ""E"" and ""R"" core transformers. This is particularly important in a receiver where the close physical placement of power supply, tuner block, preamplifier, and power amplifier sections provides ample opportunity for stray hum field to corrupt and distort low-level signals. This low-ESR 12,000 uf storage capacitors and precision regulators form the rest of this rock-solid, multi-section power supply.The RX-975 pumps out a powerful 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. This insures uncompromising reproduction of the most demanding sources, even when used with inefficient speakers in large rooms. The RX-975 also boasts the convenience of pre-out/main-in RCA-type terminals for easy interface with an additional amplifier if needed.The RX-975 accommodates up to ten sources including the internal turner. There are eight line level inputs for external source components such as CD players, VCRs, etc., and one RIAA-equalized high quality phono input suitable for either a magnetic or high output moving coil cartridge. This input, highly unusual in todayís ""digital world,"" gives new life to the many record collections and simplifies system configuration by eliminating the need for a separate phono preamp, an often-expensive accessory. The other three audio-specific inputs include CD and two separate tape monitor loops.The RX-975 also provides five A/V inputs, each composite video capability, an A/V ""record out,"" and separate video monitor output to connect directly to a video display device.The AM/FM tuner features is highly sensitive ""digital synthesis"" design with 30 programmable random presents that allow consumers to store their favorite stations in memory for easy access at any time. In addition, the RX-975 provides several tuning modes, including auto-seek and frequency direct selection, so consumers can quickly choose a wide variety of broadcasts.Additionally, the RX-975 features include the RR-949 pre-programmed remote control, a detachable IEC-type power cord, A/B speaker selector, and headphone jack.The RX-975 proves conclusively that ""stereo"" is very much a part of contemporary home entertainment. This all-in-one receiver highlights the facts that simplicity, flexibility, and sound quality are still the most important attribute of a system centerpiece that can carry consumers well into the new millennium.The RX-975 is now available at a suggested retail price of $699.00.

For more information, contact Michael Bartlett at 800 370 3741 or visit the Web site at http://www.rotel.com.