Taking a page from Rotel’s flagship, the RSP-1098, the RSP-1068 Surround Sound Processor/Preamplifier combines flexibility, superior performance, and easy operation.
Flexibility begins with enough inputs and outputs to easily accommodate the most demanding system configurations. You can connect up to eight sources, five of them video-based, plus a CD player, external tuner, and an analog tape recorder. In addition, there are five assignable digital audio inputs, 3 coaxial and 2 optical. There’s also a direct analog stereo mode that bypasses all digital processing.

To increase your viewing pleasure, the RSP-1068 includes inputs and switching/transcoding for five composite, five S-, and three
component video sources. Custom ID capability lets users program the front panel display so it precisely confirms all of your A/V input selections.

Advanced microprocessors from Crystal Semiconductor handle Dolby Digital (complete with dynamic range adjustments), Dolby
Digital EX, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding. The RSP-1068 also automatically detects and decodes DTS ES, DTS ES Discrete
and Matrix, DTS 24/96, HDCD, and MP3-encoded audio. There’s also DTS Neo:6 mode for cinema sound and music. Six other DSP modes (Music 1-4, 5 CH Stereo, and 7 CH Stereo) complement traditional two-channel stereo operation to make the RSP-1068 more than suitable for any source.

An adjustable subwoofer crossover and “on the fly” center, surround and subwoofer level adjustments mean you can adjust
the RSP-1068’s response to perfectly match your preferences. Do you want large front speakers for stereo, but small front speakers for Dolby encoded movies? The RSP-1068 can do that and more. Upgradeable software means you won’t be left behind by new advances either.

The RSP-1068 integrates into advanced custom-designed systems with an RS-232 port, 12-volt “trigger” outputs, discrete on/off remote control command codes, multi-source/multi-zone operation with composite video, group delay settings, and a fully programmable universal remote control.

Last – but certainly not least – is Rotel’s most salient point: Sound quality. Exacting care in parts selection, circuit design, and particular attention to the power supply complete with Rotel-designed and built toroidal transformers result in clearly audible superiority.

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Model	RSP-1068
Audio
Total Harmonic Distortion	<0.008 %
Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz)	<0.008 %
Frequency Response Analog Bypass Digital Input	- 10 Hz – 120 kHz, ±3dB (analog bypass) 10 Hz – 95 kHz, ±3dB (digital input)
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted) Analog Bypass Digital Input 0 dBFs (Dolby Digital, dts)	- 95 dB (Stereo) Analog 92 dB (Dolby Digital, dts) 0dBFs
Input Sensitivity/Impedance	Line Level: 200 mV/100K ohms
Contour (LF / HF )	± 6 dB at 50 Hz / 15 KHz
Preamp Output Level/Impedance	1.2 V (200 mV Input)
Decodable Digital Input Signal	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Prologic IIx, DTS, DTS_ES, DTS96/24, LPCM (up to 192K), HDCD, MP3, MPEGMultichannel
Video
Frequency Response	3 Hz – 10 MHz, ± 3dB (Digital Input) 3 Hz – 100 MHz, ± 3dB (Component Video)
Signal to Noise Ratio	45 dB
Input Impedance	75 ohms
Output Impedance	75 ohms
Output Level	1 volt
General
Power Consumption	40 watts, Standby 6 watts
Power Requirements (AC)	115 volts, 60Hz (USA version) 230 volts, 50Hz (CE version)
Weight	7.6 Kg/34 lb.
Dimensions (W x H x D):	433 x 121 x 334 mm 17 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 13 1/8"
Front Panel Height (feet removed/for rack mount)	109 mm

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