The RSP-1580 is a reference preamp/processor, with a power supply that is capable of fulfilling the voltage and current demands of a modest size amplifier, let alone a preamplifier. The heart of the RSP-1580 is comprised of a large, efficient, toroidal transformer and special British made BHC capacitors. The strong power supply provides rock solid performance even when listening to dramatic movie audio effects, where other preamplifiers/processors underperform. The RSP-1580 is unflappable under any circumstance.

The RSP-1580 can also function as a four-way video matrix switcher, with its four HDMI 1.4 inputs and four HDMI 1.4 outputs. This feature is beneficial when users need to send an AV signal to more than one video monitor. VHS and LD players have not been forgotten either as the RSP-1580 includes analogue inputs for these components.

The clean, modern appearance of the RSP-1580 is marked by a large 16:9 TFT display, allowing easy access to all set-up and operational menus. The preamplifier/processor also incorporates dual DSP processors, as well as the latest Genesis video processor, that uses 12 bits per colour. The RSP-1580 can decode all the current audio formats, and a front-panel USB port also lets you take the digital signal from an iPod/iPhone/iPad, thereby using the RSP-1580’s advanced digital-to-analogue conversion.