{"product_id":"rotel-rmb-1506-6-channel-power-amplifier","title":"Rotel RMB-1506 6-Channel CI Power Amplifier (50W x6) | RMB-1506","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRotel RMB-1506 6-Channel Custom Installation Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Rotel RMB-1506 is a 6-channel Class AB amplifier purpose-built for custom installation: multizone distribution, height\/width channels,\n  or adding extra amplified channels where an AVR\/processor runs out of onboard power. It delivers \u003cstrong\u003e50 W\/ch into 8 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e or\n  \u003cstrong\u003e80 W\/ch into 4 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eall channels driven\u003c\/strong\u003e, and adds installer tools like input bussing (channel linking),\n  front-panel attenuation controls, signal sensing auto power, 12V trigger, and a buffered link output for expansion.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDealer Quick Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-zone stereo distribution (6 channels) or adding surround\/height channels in a rack-based theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 × 50 W\/ch (8 Ω, all channels driven) • 6 × 80 W\/ch (4 Ω, all channels driven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 × stereo RCA pairs (feeds 6 channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstaller controls\u003c\/strong\u003e: front-panel attenuation controls + rear input linking (bussing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto power\u003c\/strong\u003e: signal sensing + 12V trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion\u003c\/strong\u003e: buffered RCA link output for daisy-chaining additional amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3U front-panel height; rack ears included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Dealers Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: straightforward 6-channel layout makes it ideal for three stereo zones without “AVR gymnastics.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain matching without DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e: front attenuation controls help level-match different rooms, speaker sensitivities, and in-ceiling layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimpler routing\u003c\/strong\u003e: input linking lets you feed multiple channel pairs from fewer sources when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScales cleanly\u003c\/strong\u003e: buffered link out allows easy expansion to larger multizone systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Inputs Work (CI-Friendly)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 stereo RCA inputs are intended to feed three amplifier channel pairs (6 channels total).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput linking\u003c\/strong\u003e: rear switches can route\/bus a source to additional channel pairs when you want shared content across zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e: trim each channel pair to match room SPL targets and speaker efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:600; padding:6px 0;\"\u003eCore performance \u0026amp; electrical specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e50 W\/ch (8 Ω, all channels driven) • 80 W\/ch (4 Ω, all channels driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eClass AB\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD (20 Hz–20 kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.03%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMD (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.03%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e10 Hz–100 kHz (±1 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/N Ratio (IHF “A”)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e115 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e26 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4 Ω minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1.0 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e20 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e450 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2.6 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTU (4 Ω, 1\/8 power)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1680 BTU\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e17.0 × 5.7 × 16.7 in (431 × 144 × 424 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Panel Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3U \/ 5.25 in (132.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e34 lb (15.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 × stereo RCA pairs (6-channel total feed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffered Link Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 × RCA (for daisy-chaining additional amplifiers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 channels of binding-post outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Power\u003c\/strong\u003e: signal sensing and trigger-based control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12V trigger IN\/OUT (3.5 mm mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e: detachable IEC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes (What Dealers Need to Know)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-zone planning\u003c\/strong\u003e: allocate each stereo input to a zone, then use front attenuation to match zone loudness targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal sense commissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e: set signal-sense behavior based on the source\/preamp output level to avoid unwanted sleep\/wake cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e: use 12V trigger for deterministic on\/off in automation systems; use trigger out to cascade additional amps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e: treat as a rack component—provide ventilation above\/below and avoid blocking airflow paths for long-term reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Options (SKUs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRMB-1506 (Black)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; Logistics (No Dealer Pricing)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP\u003c\/strong\u003e: $1,599.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus\u003c\/strong\u003e: Active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:600; padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIdentifiers \u0026amp; shipping carton\u003c\/caption\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eShip Wt\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eCarton (L×W×H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e672563137112\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e45 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e22 × 22 × 11 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetachable IEC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it rack-mountable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 19\" compatible chassis; rack ears included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support automatic power?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — signal sensing and 12V trigger control are supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I expand beyond 6 channels?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the buffered link output can feed additional amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I get per-channel trims?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — front-panel attenuation controls support level matching for zones and speaker sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Rotel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106036539583,"sku":"RMB-1506","price":1137.57,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/6262\/9541\/files\/rmb1506_black_0.jpg?v=1769664608","url":"https:\/\/www.simplycontrolled.ca\/products\/rotel-rmb-1506-6-channel-power-amplifier","provider":"Simply Controlled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}