Rotel RA-05 SE Integrated Amplifier Upgrade

Almost any Hi-Fi component can be upgraded to higher performance using our techniques and components. The two things go together – the know-how and the right component. Over the last 30 years, we have developed our knowledge of where the biggest problems lie and how to overcome them to unleash better performance from a given piece of equipment.


We’ve always been fans of Rotel hifi as it delivers musicality by the bucket load! The RA05 has a relatively low power output of just 40W into 8 ohms but thanks to its over-sized toroidal transformer, it can actually deliver huge amounts of current when asked to, enabling it to drive almost any speaker you might think of with ease.





Not short of features either, Rotel RA-05SE offers a plethora of connections including a MM phono input, four line inputs plus a tape loop. Bass and treble tone contols with balance are also available, as is a tone defeat button for the shortest possible signal path.





Carefully picked parts and elements of the amp were changed that would maximise getting the best out of it. The upgrade builds on the strengths of the amplifier. Everything you love about the sound remains – it just gets so much better.


16 significant component upgrades/changes are made across the power supply, analogue circuitry and output sockets. We also added a dedicated IEC socket. We use Russ's favoured audio grade Panasonic capacitors which give a smooth and detailed sound.




The amplifier is completely disassembled and cleaned to gain access to key areas of upgrade. Post upgrade, the unit is then soak tested for 24 hours.


The power supply section is upgraded with Panasonic Audiograde Caps, Kimber TCX pure copper wire and a Silencer mains filter.





Any applicable wiring is replaced with , Kimber TCX pure copper wire





If you don't have the exact model, but a similar variant, then we can also offer an upgrade for those players too! a very similar unit, then it's highly likely that the same or similar upgrades will apply. But we can't guarantee that until we have the unit here for inspection. Get in touch and let us know what you have.






Equipment upgrades are proving hugely popular. During peak times there may be a wait of several weeks before we can carry out the upgrade. So before we get your equipment here, it must be booked in so we can ensure a speedy turnaround of the upgrade. Once you have placed your order, we will contact you to arrange a suitable week and getting the equipment here.

In Person
For those of you who are local enough or if you fancy a trip to the lakes, you can drop off your equipment personally and then collect it when it’s complete or we can ship it back to you.

By Courier
We can arrange a courier collection of your equipment for an additional cost. We currently use UPS.
To make things easier, we can offer several collection options.

1. We can arrange a specific day for the courier to call and collect your equipment. Someone will need to be available all day at the collection address as we’re unable to arrange a time slot for collections.

2. Dropping off at a UPS Access Point. UPS use a network of local shops to deliver and collect parcels from and to. We can either post you a collection label or email you the label (you will need to print the label at home/work). Securely box up your equipment, affix the collection label to the outside of the box and take it to your preferred Access Point where you will be issued a receipt. UPS Access Points can be found here (link opens in a new window), simply enter your postcode to find your nearest one.

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Please note this is an upgrade modification, it does not include a Rotel RB-850 Power Amplifier.