The Rotel DX-5 is a compact high-end integrated amplifier with a built-in DAC and headphone amplifier. It was developed specifically for high-quality desktop hi-fi and personal audio setups, combining classic Rotel Class AB amplification with modern digital technology. Despite its compact design, the DX-5 delivers powerful and precise reproduction for both speakers and headphones.

Inside, it features an ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC, which supports high-resolution audio formats and ensures detailed, neutral sound reproduction. In addition to USB, optical, and coaxial inputs, the DX-5 also offers Bluetooth with aptX HD as well as HDMI ARC for TV connection. The aluminum chassis, color display, and high-quality construction are consistent with Rotel’s typical design standards.

Device type:
Integrated amplifier / DAC / Headphone amplifier

Amplifier class:
Class AB

DAC chip:
ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M

Roon Tested certified

Amplifier power
2 × 25 watts at 8 Ω
2 × 33 watts at 4 Ω

Audio formats

USB:
up to 32 bit / 384 kHz PCM
DSD support: up to DSD4x / 11.2 MHz
Optical / Coaxial: up to 24 bit / 192 kHz

Inputs

USB-B
HDMI ARC with CEC

Optical
Coaxial
RCA analog
Bluetooth aptX HD / AAC

Outputs

Speaker terminals

Subwoofer output
6.35 mm headphone output

Measurements

Total harmonic distortion:
< 0.03 %

Frequency response:
10 Hz – 100 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio:
> 100 dB

Damping factor:
140

General

Display:
Color TFT

Remote control:
included

Dimensions:
215 × 76 × 251 mm

Weight:
approx. 4.1 kg

Power consumption:
80 W

Standby:
< 0.5 W

Herstellerangaben:

THE ROTEL CO. LTD.
Tachikawa Building 1F
2-11-4 Nakane, Meguro-ku
152-0031 , Tokyo
Japan
sales@rotel.com

Verantwortliche Person:

ATR Audio-Trade Hi-Fi - Distribution Company LLC
Wallufer Strasse 2
65343 , Eltville am Rhein
GERMANY
rotel@audiotra.de