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Rotel A11 Tribute Integrated Amp. My Long-Term Review and Thoughtful Goodbye.

After years in my system, it’s time to say goodbye to the Rotel A11 Tribute. This video is a long-term ownership review and a retirement of an integrated amplifier that served as the hub of my modest hi-fi system for quite a while. Rather than a first-impressions take, this is a real-world reflection on what it was like to live with the A11 Tribute across multiple rooms, speakers, sources, and upgrades. In this video, I cover: • Why I bought the Rotel A11 Tribute in the first place • Build quality, front and rear panel controls, and daily usability • The Tribute tuning and upgraded phono stage • Using the amp as a versatile system hub with separates • Vinyl playback with both internal and external phono stages • Speaker pairings (Wharfedale Denton 85th & Super Lintons) • Medium and large room use (18×18 and 22×16) • Long-term sound impressions • Why I eventually moved on • Whether the A11 Tribute still makes sense to buy today Over its time in my system, the A11 Tribute was paired with multiple DACs and streamers, two turntables, two speaker setups, and both medium and large rooms. What stood out most wasn’t just how it sounded, but how flexible and dependable it was as the foundation of a thoughtfully built, modestly priced hi-fi system. If you’re considering the Rotel A11 Tribute, the newer A11 MKII, or simply looking for an integrated amp that plays well with separates, I hope this long-term perspective helps. Thanks for watching, and as always — enjoy the music. Digital Source / Streamer • Eversolo DMP-A6 DAC o With LPS-A6 linear power supply upgrade Integrated Amplifier • Yamaha A-S2200 Analog Source • Technics SL-1200GR2 • Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT-VM540ML Phono Preamplifier • Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 o Upgraded with Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 / ECC83 / B759 Gold Pin tubes Speakers • Wharfedale Super Linton