FM and DAB+ radio with sixty presets in a dedicated tuner
Rotel T-11 is an FM/DAB+ tuner with 30 FM presets, 30 DAB+ presets, RDS and adjustable display, designed as a separate radio source for a Hi-Fi system.
The component keeps tuning separate from the amplifier and provides analogue FM and digital DAB+ reception through a single 75-ohm antenna. Presets recall favourite stations quickly, while RDS and the front display show information broadcast by the station without adding streaming functions unrelated to the design.
Key features
- FM and DAB+ reception.
- 30 FM presets and 30 DAB+ presets.
- RDS for information from compatible FM stations.
- DAB Band III from 174 to 240 MHz.
- DAB+ audio bit rate up to 224 kbps.
- DAB+ audio response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz within ±1 dB.
- 75-ohm F-type antenna input.
- Adjustable brightness for the display and power LED.
FM and DAB+
T-11 receives both traditional FM radio and digital DAB+ broadcasts. Switching between the two modes is handled from the same front panel, retaining a single dedicated radio source without relying on an app or internet services for reception.
Sixty presets
Thirty memories are available for FM stations and 30 for DAB+, allowing favourite broadcasters to be recalled without repeating a search each time. Keeping the memories separate maintains order between the two transmission systems and speeds up everyday use.
RDS and information
With compatible FM stations, RDS displays information such as station name and programme data. The front display therefore shows not only frequency and preset number but also metadata broadcast by the radio network when available.
DAB+ reception
The DAB section operates on Band III from 174 to 240 MHz and supports audio bit rates up to 224 kbps. Declared response runs from 20 Hz to 20 kHz within ±1 dB, maintaining the full audio bandwidth of the digital broadcast.
Antenna and installation
The 75-ohm F-type antenna connector accepts a dedicated aerial or compatible central distribution system. Reception quality therefore remains linked to the antenna installation, while the tuner handles selection and decoding of the received signal.
Adjustable display
The brightness of the display and power LED can be adjusted to suit the room. This is useful when T-11 is installed near a television or in a dark environment, preventing front-panel illumination from becoming dominant.
Output and integration
The tuner provides a line-level signal for connection to a Rotel or third-party amplifier or preamplifier. It does not include a power stage: its role remains that of a dedicated radio source within a separate Hi-Fi chain.
Chassis and dimensions
T-11 measures 430 x 73 x 330 mm and weighs 4.3 kg. The format follows Rotel Series 14 components and allows visual matching with amplifiers in the same range, keeping controls and display aligned across the front panels.