Rotel RA-1062 Intergrated 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 25 plus 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.
The RA-1060 was a classic amp, the RA-1062 is the evolution of the highly regarded RA-1060. The design team spent hundreds of hours evaluating individual component performance from input to output. Chief among these improvements is the UK designed and manufactured T-Network power supply capacitor. These premium grade components follow the tradition of Rotels’s Slit Foil capacitors by incorporating tiny perforations in the capacitor foil to reduce distortion.





With a good budget and wanting to get the best out of this amp, we carefully picked parts and elements of the amp that would maximise the upgrade for the customer and get 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.


Over 40 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. Our Silencer mains filter is also fitted to the mains input ensuring clean power is delivered pre transformer.




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 RA-1062 features a number of internal fuses which are difficult to access, so it makes sense to have those changed to our SuperFuse while we have the amplifier disassembled.





We fit our high performance, nickel plated binding posts which allows the connection of speaker cable terminated with bare wire, 4mm bananas or 6mm spades.





Where possible, we will endeavour to improve the IEC socket. Many components are now double insulated and there is simply a basic 2 pin socket fitted which does not inspire confidence when upgrading to an aftermarket PowerKord. We fit a robust, 3 pin socket ensuring a premium connection.




Internal wiring from the IEC socket to the power supply circuit board or transformer using the superb Kimber TCX hyper pure copper cable. However if this is not possible, we will use the existing wiring.
For the majority of the capacitor changes, we use Russ' favored Panasonic Audio Grade caps. Where possible, we will endeavour to use the superb Kimber Kaps.






If you don't have exactly the same model as listed above, but a very similar unit, then it's highly likely that the same upgrades will apply. But we can't guarantee that until we have the unit here for inspection.
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 you postcode to find your nearest one.

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Please note this is just an upgrade modification, it does not include the Rotel RA-1062 Amplifier.