Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
expired
expired
MaDequipment 30.7K Views
Jun 16, 2024 7:01 PM

Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streaming Amplifier (Black)

$1,000

$2,500

60% off
+ Free Shippingat Crutchfield
Visit Crutchfield

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Good Deal?
31Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Crutchfield has Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streaming Amplifier on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member MaDequipment for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth® and color display
  • 80 watts x 2 into 8 ohms at < 0.04% THD
  • 150 watts x 2 into 4 ohms
  • Class AB amplification with custom-designed toroidal transformer
  • ESS Sabre DAC with up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution
  • frequency response: 10-100,000 Hz (line inputs, ±0.5dB), 10-90,000 Hz (digital inputs, ±2dB)
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (line); 98 dB (digital)
  • front-panel source selection, volume, and menu controls
  • remote control included
Music Streaming Features:
  • Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect for flexible internet streaming
  • streams high-res audio files from networked attached storage devices
  • built-in Bluetooth with aptX® HD audio coding
  • supports MQA and MQA Studio files
  • works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
Connections:
  • analog stereo RCA input
  • coaxial digital input (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
  • Toslink optical input (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
  • USB Type B input for connecting a computer (up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution)
  • USB Type A input for connecting a flash drive with up to 32GB storage (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
  • analog stereo RCA preamp output
  • mono RCA subwoofer output for connecting a powered subwoofer
  • Ethernet port for connecting to your home network
  • binding posts for connecting a pair of speakers
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connections
  • detachable AC power cord

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streaming Amplifier (Black) is priced $1500 lower (60% savings) than the list price.
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and refer to the forum thread for discussion.

Original Post

Written by MaDequipment
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Crutchfield has Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streaming Amplifier on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member MaDequipment for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth® and color display
  • 80 watts x 2 into 8 ohms at < 0.04% THD
  • 150 watts x 2 into 4 ohms
  • Class AB amplification with custom-designed toroidal transformer
  • ESS Sabre DAC with up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution
  • frequency response: 10-100,000 Hz (line inputs, ±0.5dB), 10-90,000 Hz (digital inputs, ±2dB)
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (line); 98 dB (digital)
  • front-panel source selection, volume, and menu controls
  • remote control included
Music Streaming Features:
  • Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect for flexible internet streaming
  • streams high-res audio files from networked attached storage devices
  • built-in Bluetooth with aptX® HD audio coding
  • supports MQA and MQA Studio files
  • works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
Connections:
  • analog stereo RCA input
  • coaxial digital input (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
  • Toslink optical input (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
  • USB Type B input for connecting a computer (up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution)
  • USB Type A input for connecting a flash drive with up to 32GB storage (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
  • analog stereo RCA preamp output
  • mono RCA subwoofer output for connecting a powered subwoofer
  • Ethernet port for connecting to your home network
  • binding posts for connecting a pair of speakers
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connections
  • detachable AC power cord

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streaming Amplifier (Black) is priced $1500 lower (60% savings) than the list price.
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and refer to the forum thread for discussion.

Original Post

Written by MaDequipment

Community Voting

Deal Score
+23
Good Deal
Bad Deal

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Visit Crutchfield

Top Comments

Nattefrost
9.5KComments
1.2KReputation
No phono or HDMI tiny LCD with thick bezel also overheats and reviews are not great
Go to Comment
eltacopirata
202Comments
42Reputation
It is similar to the A14 mkii, which is significantly better than the A14. It actually has a better DAC than the A14 mkii plus some other upgrades if you read through the specs. For $1k I don't think anything would touch this as an amp with sub and preouts with a newer, high end Saber DAC. For $2,500, there are better options, but for $1k? This is insane.

On a side note, many consider the A11 tribute and a11 mkii some of the best amps slightly under the 1k mark. This is a much higher end unit than the A11 models, which have a lot of reviews and comparisons to other amps. The S14 is a much better amp/Dac combo than those units.
Go to Comment

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

31 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jun 16, 2024 11:12 PM
7.3K Comments
Joined Sep 2005
procopeJun 16, 2024 11:12 PM
7.3K Comments
That was the price for a couple of months at various AD, black only, for some reason.
Great price for a good amp from a reputable brand.
2
Jun 17, 2024 12:24 AM
9.5K Comments
Joined Jul 2006
NattefrostJun 17, 2024 12:24 AM
9.5K Comments
Quote from procope View quoted comment :
That was the price for a couple of months at various AD, black only, for some reason.
Great price for a good amp from a reputable brand.
No phono or HDMI tiny LCD with thick bezel also overheats and reviews are not great
5
Jun 17, 2024 12:18 PM
2.4K Comments
Joined Aug 2010
Backhome77Jun 17, 2024 12:18 PM
2.4K Comments
Quote from Nattefrost View quoted comment :
No phono or HDMI tiny LCD with thick bezel also overheats and reviews are not great
From my understanding, it's just an A14 with a streaming interface slapped on. The A14 is very well reviewed by the pros and sells for $1500.

I'm sure the streaming interface on this is mediocre, and I'd love HDMI, too. (Phono is irrelevant b/c anyone paying this much for an amp will use a dedicated preamp.) But, if you just want a quality integrated amplifier from a well respected brand, I think you could do worse than this.

Furthermore, with Apple users getting lossless audio streaming via Airplay in a few months with iOS 18 (I'm not sure about Chromecast/Android), I wouldn't even bother with the internal streaming on this. I'd buy it as an amp, stream from my phone, use the digital inputs for my computer, and the analog for a turntable.
Last edited by Backhome77 June 17, 2024 at 06:46 AM.
1
Jun 17, 2024 9:32 PM
4.4K Comments
Joined Oct 2011
turbodogJun 17, 2024 9:32 PM
4.4K Comments
Cool looking unit. I saw this yesterday and then an even higher end version on an audio forum I visit. What I don't understand is why this doesn't have any sort of advanced DSP or room correction if it's going to be directly streaming digital audio or acting like a DAC. Sure you can run a PC as a source and go wild with E-APO or Rephase or whatever, but why wouldn't it be onboard here?
2
Jun 17, 2024 11:35 PM
23 Comments
Joined Mar 2007
concretepoetJun 17, 2024 11:35 PM
23 Comments
I've owned this unit for about a year and a half now. I use it in my studio with a pair of Martin Logan monitors. The sound is excellent, but it's a bit underpowered, and if pushed, will get hot fast. At this price for a 2 channel integrated amp, it's a pretty good deal.
Jun 18, 2024 1:44 AM
52 Comments
Joined Mar 2010
jeremyb112Jun 18, 2024 1:44 AM
52 Comments
It's much better if you add a block of velveeta and throw it on the pitboss for 3-4 hours
7
Jun 18, 2024 12:33 PM
783 Comments
Joined Dec 2010
gizmo17Jun 18, 2024 12:33 PM
783 Comments
Would this be an upgrade from a Marantz PM7000N? I'm using witg B&W boolshelf speakers and a Rel sub. i wish it had an HDMI.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jun 18, 2024 2:51 PM
107 Comments
Joined Oct 2021
CrimsonFruit7666Jun 18, 2024 2:51 PM
107 Comments
Still running an OLD Sharp class D rcvr and 30 year old Legacy Audio kevlar Sats. But i like me Rotel gear... humm??
Jun 18, 2024 2:51 PM
107 Comments
Joined Oct 2021
CrimsonFruit7666Jun 18, 2024 2:51 PM
107 Comments
Quote from jeremyb112 View quoted comment :
It's much better if you add a block of velveeta and throw it on the pitboss for 3-4 hours
Lol. Wrong that Rotel is like $1.25 at Walmart. Lol.
Jun 18, 2024 2:59 PM
390 Comments
Joined Sep 2016
JoeBellJun 18, 2024 2:59 PM
390 Comments
Quote from jeremyb112 View quoted comment :
It's much better if you add a block of velveeta and throw it on the pitboss for 3-4 hours
Pit boss is trash. Bro get a better smoker.

But funny comment. 😀
Jun 18, 2024 8:44 PM
1.8K Comments
Joined Dec 2013
JeffJ9000Jun 18, 2024 8:44 PM
1.8K Comments
That MSRP is hilarious. Rotel is still a decent brand, but not what it was 20 years ago.
Jun 18, 2024 11:37 PM
1.6K Comments
Joined Oct 2005
DerProfiJun 18, 2024 11:37 PM
1.6K Comments
I have a Rotel stereo preamp that's over 30 years old and still working like a champ. They make some good canned tomatoes too.
Jun 19, 2024 4:24 PM
202 Comments
Joined Oct 2008
eltacopirataJun 19, 2024 4:24 PM
202 Comments
Quote from Backhome77 View quoted comment :
From my understanding, it's just an A14 with a streaming interface slapped on. The A14 is very well reviewed by the pros and sells for $1500.

I'm sure the streaming interface on this is mediocre, and I'd love HDMI, too. (Phono is irrelevant b/c anyone paying this much for an amp will use a dedicated preamp.) But, if you just want a quality integrated amplifier from a well respected brand, I think you could do worse than this.

Furthermore, with Apple users getting lossless audio streaming via Airplay in a few months with iOS 18 (I'm not sure about Chromecast/Android), I wouldn't even bother with the internal streaming on this. I'd buy it as an amp, stream from my phone, use the digital inputs for my computer, and the analog for a turntable.
It is similar to the A14 mkii, which is significantly better than the A14. It actually has a better DAC than the A14 mkii plus some other upgrades if you read through the specs. For $1k I don't think anything would touch this as an amp with sub and preouts with a newer, high end Saber DAC. For $2,500, there are better options, but for $1k? This is insane.

On a side note, many consider the A11 tribute and a11 mkii some of the best amps slightly under the 1k mark. This is a much higher end unit than the A11 models, which have a lot of reviews and comparisons to other amps. The S14 is a much better amp/Dac combo than those units.
Last edited by eltacopirata June 19, 2024 at 09:28 AM.
Jun 19, 2024 7:49 PM
71 Comments
Joined May 2008
DXtremeJun 19, 2024 7:49 PM
71 Comments
This should be improvement over my Onkyo AVR for my Polk LsiM Bookshelfs. Worth a try and seems like great deal.

Thanks OP!
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Jun 19, 2024 8:52 PM
2.8K Comments
Joined Dec 2006
Cartier
Pro
Jun 19, 2024 8:52 PM
2.8K Comments
I wonder why they didn't add hdmi.
1

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

Tech & ElectronicsAudio / VideoHome AudioCrutchfield