Looking for the convenience of a surround receiver, but with the performance and sophistication of some manufacturer’s separate components? Rotel’s RSX-1055 is the perfect solution with 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 format capability. This model handles all the latest formats including Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby EX, Rotel XS, dts ES and dts Neo 6. It features the same meticulous attention to our “Balanced Design” engineering philosophy as all of our other products. That means a big EI core transformer, with select grade filter capacitors that deliver sufficient voltage and current to all channels at its rated output. Rotel has long been noted for its conservative power ratings, as stated by Wayne Garcia, from The Perfect Vision in his Nov./Dec. 2001 review of the RSX-1055’s predecessor RSX-972. “Rotel’s rating is not only honest; it’s conservative. Remember what I said about gimmicks? When it comes to amplifiers the numbers game is the oldest one in the book”.

Each of the five internal power amplifiers delivers 75 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms, all channels driven, and up to 135 watts per channel under dynamic conditions. For 6.1 and 7.1 channel operation, simply add another Rotel stereo power amplifier. Other features add convenience such as component video switching, an independent Zone 2 output, five assignable digital inputs, discrete on/off codes, rear IR ports, 12 volt trigger, RS232 interface and full function, learning remote control. When you consider that the RSX-1055 is also “future proof” with upgradable software, it’s a sophisticated surround sound receiver that can’t be beat.