Rotel S14 Streaming Amplifier with Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers

Rotel S14

The Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer is an all-in-one solution providing convenient, intuitive access to the near limitless catalogue of online music. High-resolution audio from Tidal and Qobuz is rendered with detailed precision through a 32-bit ESS DAC delivering 150 Watts of Class AB power into 4 ohms.

Features

• 150W per channel Class AB amplification (4Ω)
• 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC with MQA and MQA Studio decoding
• Roon Ready, with Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast
• aptX™ HD and AAC Bluetooth
• Wired and dual-band Wi-Fi networking
• Colour display with album artwork

Convenient and intuitive, the S14 supports both wired and dual-band Wi-Fi network connections for installation flexibility. Album artwork, track, title, and artist information is presented on the front panel colour graphic display. Simple device setup and configuration is also available using the front panel and included remote control.

Stream using your favourite music app or use the S14 iOS and Android apps to access thousands of internet radio stations, podcasts, and high-resolution music from Tidal and Qobuz. The S14 is fully certified Roon Ready and also supports Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast for the ultimate ease of streaming your music.

Leveraging over 60 years of audio design experience, the S14 renders digital music files including MQA utilising a 32-bit ESS Sabre digital to analogue converter. The integrated amplifier circuits feed an array of high current output transistors powered by an oversized toroidal transformer delivering accuracy with exceptional bass control.

The S14 also includes coaxial, optical, analogue RCA, PC-USB and aptX™ HD Bluetooth inputs, providing connection to your favourite audio sources such as CD players, tuners and turntables with line-level outputs. A rear USB connection supports playback of MP3, WMA and AAC audio files from flash drives. This just-add-speakers solution continues to deliver on the promise of quality, performance, and value synonymous with Rotel.

Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3

The 706 S3 is part of Bowers & Wilkins' third-generation 700 Series of loudspeakers. It draws on technologies developed for the 800 Series Diamond, along with engineering specific to this range.

Features

• Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter
• 165mm Continuum™ cone bass/midrange driver
• Curved cabinet baffle and individual drive unit pods inspired by the 800 Series Diamond
• Rear Flowport™
• Upgraded speaker terminals

Housed in a new cabinet with a curved front, the 706 S3 has a more premium look and feel. The curved front also allows the drive units to protrude slightly from the cabinet, minimising interference from sound reflecting off the cabinet; the result is lower distortion and a more open soundstage. On the back, the speaker terminals have been upgraded to match those used on the 800 Series Diamond.

Thanks to the 706 S3's decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and carefully upgraded crossover, it provides exceptional detail and insight into your music, while its substantial 165mm (6.5-inch) Continuum Cone bass/midrange drive unit provides ample scale and extension for use in larger spaces.

Life-Sized Acoustics

The powerful 706 S3 is the ideal stand-mount loudspeaker for delivering exceptional sound in larger spaces.

Sharper Detail

Carbon Dome tweeters are purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminium double dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.

Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behaviour that can impair the performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is a more open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.

Inspired by Greatness

The new curved cabinet baffle and individual drive unit pods are inspired by the 800 Series Diamond, and greatly reduce cabinet colouration, ensuring a cleaner, more immersive sound.

Rotel S14 Specifications

Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Specifications