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Classic small Rotel RA-311 Stereo Amplifier from the 1970's. Usual Tone Controls plus Loudness, Mode and High Filter switching. A&B Stereo Speaker Outputs + 4 Channel Effect. Phono, Tuner, Aux and Tape 1&2 Monitor Inputs. Very good condition with only a couple of light marks from age and use. I sell Retro Hifi professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated. 3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warranty. Returns considered on a case by case basis. All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup. These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor. Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $25.00, Nth QLD add $25 and Tasmania/SA add $15.00 to quoted postage.
US$244 is a good buy here: it sits below the US$263 25th percentile and well under the US$283 median, so it’s priced on the attractive side of the recent used market rather than merely fair.
This is a well-liked, straightforward integrated amp: Rotel gear from this era is generally respected for clean, punchy sound, solid build, and good day-to-day reliability when healthy. At this price, the upside is strong if it’s fully functional, with the main buyer check being the usual vintage-amp basics: quiet pots/switches, stable channels, and no scratchy controls or intermittent outputs.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Rotel: Japanese Hi-Fi Heritage Since 1961
Rotel traces its lineage to Tokyo, where entrepreneur and engineer Tomoki Tachikawa established the company in 1961, initially as an OEM supplier manufacturing televisions for Sylvania before pivoting to audio equipment. The brand name itself emerged from a creative necessity—unable to register "Roland" worldwide due to the musical instrument manufacturer's prior claim, Tachikawa combined "Roland" with "Matel," one of his earlier trading companies. Now in its seventh decade, Rotel remains family-owned and operated, with Tachikawa's nephew Peter Kao currently leading the company. This continuity of family stewardship has been central to Rotel's identity and operational philosophy.
Rotel has built its reputation primarily through integrated and power amplifiers, establishing itself as a cornerstone brand for serious music enthusiasts. The company's product portfolio extends across compact disc players, turntables, preamplifiers, and home theater components—over 2 million units across 630 unique models since inception. This focused approach reflects Rotel's core commitment: manufacturing hi-fi equipment and nothing else, eschewing diversification in favor of mastery within audio.
Positioned squarely in the high-end to upper-midrange segment, Rotel commands respect among audiophiles and music lovers seeking exceptional value without compromise on engineering standards. The brand's reputation rests on decades of consistent quality, thoughtful design, and a refusal to chase trends. While known for premium amplifiers targeting discerning listeners, Rotel has recently expanded accessibility with entry-level offerings, ensuring the brand remains relevant across experience levels without diluting its core identity.
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