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Rotel A11 Tribute vs Arcam A15

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rotel A11 Tribute is cheaper at $799. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Rotel A11 Tribute or Arcam A15?

The Rotel A11 Tribute wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Rotel A11 Tribute is the cheaper at $799. The Rotel A11 Tribute both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Rotel A11 Tribute Arcam A15
US price $799 $1099.95
BrandRotelArcam
Released
Power per channel8 ohm (W) 50 80
Power per channel4 ohm (W) 95 120
Amplifier class AB AB
Thd percent 0.03 0.5
Snr (dB) 100 106
Built in dac No Yes
Phono stage MM MM
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Analog inputs 4 3
Digital inputs 0
Headphone output Yes Yes
Weight (kg) 6.85 10

Sources — Rotel A11 Tribute: rotel.com (verified 2026-07-13). Arcam A15: arcam.co.uk (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Rotel A11 Tribute and Arcam A15?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power per channel8 ohm (W): Rotel A11 Tribute 50 vs Arcam A15 80
  • Power per channel4 ohm (W): Rotel A11 Tribute 95 vs Arcam A15 120
  • Thd percent: Rotel A11 Tribute 0.03 vs Arcam A15 0.5
  • Snr (dB): Rotel A11 Tribute 100 vs Arcam A15 106
  • Built in dac: Rotel A11 Tribute false vs Arcam A15 true
  • Analog inputs: Rotel A11 Tribute 4 vs Arcam A15 3
  • Weight (kg): Rotel A11 Tribute 6.85 vs Arcam A15 10

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