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RR 2160 Mk II Retro Stereo Receiver | Class AB | Internet Radio Now with WiFi | HD FM Tuner | Coax, Optical, RCA Inputs | Selectable Bass Management | Remote Control | Tone Controls

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RR2160MkII Retro-Stereo Receiver

Stereo Receiver in Room

We built this receiver for those who still love sitting back and watching a record spin; for the Outlaws who enjoy the album art and listening to a record from start to finish; for the enthusiast who has bins full of compact discs; for the working class Joe who wants to kick up his feet and listen to radio stations from all over the world.

We built this for those of you who still cherish the pleasure of two channel recordings, be they old or new; we encourage you to audition this remarkable product. Yes, we selfishly designed it for ourselves, but we believe that many of you share our passion for music. If that sounds like you, you’re in for quite a treat.

Phono Pre-amp

High-End Phono Preamplifier

Whether you're running a moving-magnet or moving coil cartridge, the RR2160MkII has you covered with a switchable phono pre-amp.

Input Specs:

  • MM Phono 3.3mV/47kΩ
  • MC Phono 0.6mV/47kΩ

Analog Inputs

Pure Analog Inputs

The RR2160MkII is ideal when using hi-fi analog source devices.

The RR2160MkII keeps analog inputs pure analog; they do not go through an ADC, in order to be converted to digital, for processing.

We think if you're buying a stereo receiver, your analog sources should stay analog.

DAC

Built-In Burr Brown DAC

Inclusion of a Burr Brown Digital to Analog Converter allows for playback of 192k/24-bit high-res tracks.

HD-FM Radio

HD-FM Radio Receiver

There isn't a lot of competition when it comes to high-end stereo receivers with HD Radio Technology built-in ( visit the home receiver section of the HD Radio website ) .

Have poor reception in your area, and cannot take advantage of the benefits of HD Radio technology?

Well, the RR2160MkII also has Internet Radio built-in. We recommend using the Outlaw phone/tablet app for control, navigation, and station selection when it comes to Internet Radio.

Our company: Outlaw Audio

About Us

We are one of the first customer direct consumer electronics companies.

The Outlaws all wanted to design and manufacture products without corporate interference, and deliver them directly to the consumer. Founded in 1999, our goal was to offer products without all the extra fluff that excelled in performance. Our slogan has always been "the best values in home theater are just a mouse-click away."

The "Outlaws" are a group of audio/video product designers, engineers, and marketers who have been in the consumer electronics industry for a long time.

Over 20 years ago, we broke away from the mold. One of the definitions of an Outlaw is "a person who rebels against established rules or practices - a nonconformist". The term OUTLAW seemed fitting for the name of our new company - a company that would break all the conventional rules of retail commerce.

Corporate mission statements, a summary of the business approach and philosophy of the corporation are all well and good, but we're Outlaws. We live by something more serious than a mission statement; we have a CODE:

1. If the product is not a genuine value, the Outlaws won't build it. The marketplace is already full of brand name products with excellent performance. If we can't deliver something that gives more performance for the same or less, we won't build it.

2. The Outlaws always shoot straight. Outlaws deliver factual, easy to understand product explanations without knocking our competitors. We will describe all of the advantages of our products. Then you can make a decision based on our information and any information you might gather from other manufacturers.

3. Outlaws like the simple life. Every time we hear the product term "flexible," we run for cover. We believe that flexible is all too often a code word for "complicated". We vow to design products that are as easy to use as possible without sacrificing any of the features that you really need.

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    Customers appreciate the sound quality, value for money, and build quality of the AV receiver. They find it has powerful sound, a solid transformer, and a solid aluminum remote. Many describe it as an excellent stereo receiver for music with a good tuner and HD radio capability.

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    32 customers mention "Sound quality"29 positive3 negative

    Customers enjoy the sound quality of the AV receiver. They say it sounds magnificent over Klipsch Tower speakers, has a bass management system, and a phono input. The 2.1 channel music is powerful with the ability to play from nearly any source. It's low noise and satisfies music lovers with its speaker management and tone control.

    "...a tape loop for analog inputs, an ANALOG bass management system, a phono input, a display somewhat readable from across the room and finally the..." Read more

    "...Powerful, musical sound that could also bring out the subtlety in softer pieces. And operationally, it was glitch free...." Read more

    "...For $800, this receiver has brought me really high end sound that I'm sure would have cost me mega-bucks elsewhere...." Read more

    "...The specs are excellent and the sound is indeed great. I use this receiver with Wharfdale Diamond speakers and a Klipsch reference Sub...." Read more

    17 customers mention "Value for money"17 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value for money of the AV receiver. They mention it provides good sound quality for the price, and they find it not too expensive. The two-channel amplifier in the hefty chassis is rated at 110 watts.

    "...That's not high end, that's just a company who cares about you the consumer, and the ability to pull it off...." Read more

    "...If you are looking for a reasonably priced (given the performance) “retro” receiver that sounds and looks great, look no further...." Read more

    "...I can say that, for my needs, it is a spectacular value...." Read more

    "...It seems well priced for what you get...." Read more

    13 customers mention "Build quality"13 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the AV receiver's build quality. They mention that it has a solid transformer, a billet of aluminum remote, and solid connectors and binding posts. The 2160 is a beautifully built two-channel analog receiver that mixes in digital audio with integrity.

    "...hood reveals a solid transformer, being well layed out including quality heat sinks. It's a look of a $1500-$2000 integrated, not an $800 receiver...." Read more

    "...Am I glad I did! The 2160 is a beautifully built two-channel, analog receiver that mixes in some digital chops as well...." Read more

    "...It cranks, and it's clean! The build quality is excellent and this unit weighs 27 pounds...." Read more

    "...The remote is nice quality--brushed aluminum. I wasn't so hot on the retro styling, at first...." Read more

    13 customers mention "Power"13 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the power of the receiver. They mention it has plenty of power, with a total output of at least 200 watts. The amplifier is well-made and has enough power to drive almost any 2 ohm or 8 ohm load.

    "...Why, because it harkens to the days of the solid, well powered, all in one chassis, jack of all trades, integrated amplifier...." Read more

    "...Powerful, musical sound that could also bring out the subtlety in softer pieces. And operationally, it was glitch free...." Read more

    "...needed for my specific room setup: That is, an amplifier with at least 200 watts total power output..." Read more

    "This beast has the power, and than power to spare, to drive almost any 2 channel system imaginable. The analogue inputs are clean and quiet...." Read more

    9 customers mention "Receiver quality"9 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the receiver's quality. They say it has plenty of power, great sound, and bass. The tuner is good, especially with HD radio, and the remote functions well. It's a well-made receiver.

    "...Other finds: the tuner is really good especially with HD radio...." Read more

    "...all the people at Outlaw Audio that had a part in building this wonderful receiver. Hook up was fairly easy...." Read more

    "...so have only been listening for a few hours; BUT, this is a great receiver...." Read more

    "...This company does care about the customer. The 2160 is a terrific receiver and I made a great decision purchasing it." Read more

    7 customers mention "Ease of setup"7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the AV receiver easy to set up. They appreciate the detailed instructions and convenient design. The transition between the UB5s and subwoofer seems seamless.

    "...Also the manual was excellent, something you don’t see these days...." Read more

    "...it has an extremely pleasing efficiency of design, which is convenient to operate and was easy to set up. It seems well priced for what you get...." Read more

    "...It seems like a pretty seamless transition between the UB5s and the sub. The remote kind of sucks...." Read more

    "...Hook up was fairly easy. And you actually got a very detailed instruction booklet with it. The sound was magnificent over my Klipsch Tower speakers...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Appeal"6 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the appealing design of the AV receiver. They find it elegant and well-designed, with clear sound and brightness at all volume levels. The controls are artistically sensible, and the remote functions well. The product is well-constructed, including quality heat sinks and a front panel bass EQ design.

    "...A look under the hood reveals a solid transformer, being well layed out including quality heat sinks...." Read more

    "...Powerful, musical sound that could also bring out the subtlety in softer pieces. And operationally, it was glitch free...." Read more

    "...After reading about the front panel bass EQ design, I decided to give that a try and ended up choosing the 65 HZ boost...." Read more

    "This receiver/amp delivers outstanding clarity and brilliance with ample reserves at all volume levels...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Frequency response"6 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the frequency response of the AV receiver. They say it has smooth response at high volumes and complex loud classical music. The receiver drives their speakers efficiently, with accurate sound quality to drive high-end speaker sets. The specs are excellent and the sound is great.

    "...I'm not noticing any issues at high volumn or complex loud classical...." Read more

    "...The 2160 sounded wonderful, with excellent imaging, smooth frequency response, and an iron fist on the low end...." Read more

    "...There's plenty good here, but there are some issues too. The specs are excellent and the sound is indeed great...." Read more

    "...but, in use, I'm of the opinion that this receiver drives my speakers more efficiently. The remote is nice quality--brushed aluminum...." Read more

    2 Channel is Alive and Well – and the Outlaw RR2160 has it sounding better than ever!
    5 out of 5 stars
    2 Channel is Alive and Well – and the Outlaw RR2160 has it sounding better than ever!
    I recently purchased Outlaw Audio’s RR2160 to dip my foot back into the 2 channel waters. I made a total conversion to surround sound several years ago, but found I wasn’t enjoying my music as much as I used to.A search of the internet pointed to Outaw’s upgraded retro receiver, the 2160, which seemed to fit the bill, so I took a shot and ordered it from Amazon. Am I glad I did! The 2160 is a beautifully built two-channel, analog receiver that mixes in some digital chops as well. On back are analog inputs that include phono and four, line level inputs, so those with analog sources are well covered.But, the 2160 also has a built in 192/24 capable DAC. So digital sources are also well served. There are two coaxial and two optical inputs. But the fun doesn’t stop there. The 2160 also includes three USB inputs, so you can connect a computer or a USB stick directly to the unit and play files. And the icing on cake: DLNA. If you have a NAS or PC (Windows or Mac) that stores your files, you can connect the 2160 directly to your network via the built in Ethernet jack, and stream files from the NAS or PC directly to the 2160. And it works flawlessly.All of this analog and digital capability would mean nothing if the 2160 didn’t sound good. It does, in spades. Inside the hefty chassis is a two-channel amplifier rated at 110 watts into 8 ohms and 165 into 4. My 85 db speakers were hitting 100+ db on musical peaks, with no harshness, lack of composure or collapsing of the image. The 2160 sounded wonderful, with excellent imaging, smooth frequency response, and an iron fist on the low end. I also tried the built-in crossover and a subwoofer and I was able to blend my satellites and subwoofer with ease. And if you have smaller satellites (and no sub) and need to coax a little more low end out of them, the built in three frequency EQ settings centered at 55hz, 65hz and 80hz will give an anemic satellite a little more body, enhancing the listening experience.I played some classical fare (some Shostakovich and Mahler Symphonies, solo piano, and choral works), some Jazz vocals (Tony Bennett) and some pop (Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life”), among others and the 2160 always delivered the goods. Powerful, musical sound that could also bring out the subtlety in softer pieces. And operationally, it was glitch free. The volume control works in DB steps and the 2160 immediately responds to the beautifully built remote (which seems like a solid billet of aluminum, with lighted buttons) with no delay. And access to all of the features of the 2160 are available right from the remote.If you are looking for a reasonably priced (given the performance) “retro” receiver that sounds and looks great, look no further. Hopefully, you will rediscover the joy of 2 channel music like I did. Highly recommended.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2018
      I am writing this review after my first 3 hour listening session with this receiver. My current goals were to downsize from a very powerful 2 channel high end system. My reference system has a reference preamplifier, dual monoblock class A amplifiers with a dedicated dac. All fully balanced connections and retailing in the $3000 range, probably equivalent several times that price as this brand is also direct to consumer.

      On to the Outlaw 2160. I was originally looking for an integrated amplifier, perhaps with built in DAC to "size down" my system in my man roon. A hi-fi enthusiast for some 30 years it's been an incredable journey. From the likes of NAD to Denon to Marantz to Krell to B & K to Sunfire and finally to Emotiva (as well as others).

      I've had enough, and my search for a multipurpose Integrated led me to in fact a receiver, the Outlaw 2160. I look at it as an Integrated with a bonus tuner. Why, because it harkens to the days of the solid, well powered, all in one chassis, jack of all trades, integrated amplifier.

      The Outlaw is ample powered, rated at around 165 watts into 4 ohms. The DAC offers resolution to harness its home networking and optical, usb, and coaxial inputs. The aluminum remote control, functions as it should, barring the awful, non differentiated homogenized volume buttons. I use a harmony remote anyway so no problem here.

      What you do get: Generous analog inputs, a network tuner, multuple digital inputs, a processing loop, a tape loop for analog inputs, an ANALOG bass management system, a phono input, a display somewhat readable from across the room and finally the most important feature, THE SOUND.

      My first listen was from a B & O turntable fitted witha SMMC mm cartridge through my Definitive 7002 towers with built in subs. The onbourd base management made setting up the built in subs easy. Crossover set to 80 hz with the Outlaw, matching the 7002's. The soung was detailed, revealing, but not forward or aggressive. It was ultra high definition, and detailed.

      This wasn't supposed to sound this good out of the box, reportedly needed adequate burn-in. I was startled and moved on from the Trace Chapman vinyl demo and preceeded to the squeezbox network player and fired up my computer stored cd collection.

      That's when more pleasant surprises occurred. The digital glare, edge and forward sound I have for so many years put up with for the convenience of accessing 5000 tracks at will from my music server was absent. It didn't seem digital, sounded more analog than digital. Classify the sound as focused, detailed and delicate, but with the 7002's filled with pleny of bass slam. But, the bass notes followed their intended path with ease and grace and accuracy; clearly the Outlaw was not getting in the way of the execution. This is not a easy task for a receiver in this price range.

      The unit construction seems solid, with solid connectors and binding posts. All the buttons seem quality. A look under the hood reveals a solid transformer, being well layed out including quality heat sinks. It's a look of a $1500-$2000 integrated, not an $800 receiver. Direct to consumer logistics certainly helps accomplish this.

      There are a handful of reviews that cover the network features, and some of the points here, I urge you to enjoy them. The general consensus is very positive for this unit, so I ordered one. My first impression is one of astonishment, or amazement on how good it sounds. One thing I have learned is you can't throw money at audio aequipment to acheive good sound. Sometimes it's more art than science, or some kind of pure genious of allocating limited resources and engineering, along with a goal of bringing as much musical enjoyment to as many people as possible. That's not high end, that's just a company who cares about you the consumer, and the ability to pull it off.

      A few hours of research and 3 hours of listening and I'm proud to own a very well designed multipurposed product. Not so much for what it will do for me, but for what it will bring to so many people. After over 3 decades in audio, you blew me away Outlaw. Congrats.

      Update: After another few listening sessions my initial observations are confirmed. I did some SACD listening with my OPPO player via analog outputs. I also played some more vinyl. The vinyl sounds very sweet and detailed through the MM input. I'm not noticing any issues at high volumn or complex loud classical. Rock sound very punchy and the bass can be taylored from the remote with either tone control or the bass boost function. Very handy as recordings vary in bass content. The sound seems to be opening up with added presence but not much different from "out of the box", which is great because seems like it's voiced perfectly at this point. I just completed ebay listings for $2500.00 sold of equipment I replaced with this unit. My rack is clean, uncluttered, and finding that simpler sounds better...

      Update: I hooked up my Sony sacd player (BDPS 6200) and routed the hdmi hi rez 192khz stereo signal through the Kanex pro de-embedder and sent 192 khz digital into the coaxial input of the Outlaw 2160. I was pleased to see 192khz scrolling along the display verifying the Outlaw was handling the hi-rez digital. The sound was awsome. It's time to dig my sacd collection out. Very pleased this works.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
      I recently purchased Outlaw Audio’s RR2160 to dip my foot back into the 2 channel waters. I made a total conversion to surround sound several years ago, but found I wasn’t enjoying my music as much as I used to.

      A search of the internet pointed to Outaw’s upgraded retro receiver, the 2160, which seemed to fit the bill, so I took a shot and ordered it from Amazon. Am I glad I did! The 2160 is a beautifully built two-channel, analog receiver that mixes in some digital chops as well. On back are analog inputs that include phono and four, line level inputs, so those with analog sources are well covered.

      But, the 2160 also has a built in 192/24 capable DAC. So digital sources are also well served. There are two coaxial and two optical inputs. But the fun doesn’t stop there. The 2160 also includes three USB inputs, so you can connect a computer or a USB stick directly to the unit and play files. And the icing on cake: DLNA. If you have a NAS or PC (Windows or Mac) that stores your files, you can connect the 2160 directly to your network via the built in Ethernet jack, and stream files from the NAS or PC directly to the 2160. And it works flawlessly
      .
      All of this analog and digital capability would mean nothing if the 2160 didn’t sound good. It does, in spades. Inside the hefty chassis is a two-channel amplifier rated at 110 watts into 8 ohms and 165 into 4. My 85 db speakers were hitting 100+ db on musical peaks, with no harshness, lack of composure or collapsing of the image. The 2160 sounded wonderful, with excellent imaging, smooth frequency response, and an iron fist on the low end. I also tried the built-in crossover and a subwoofer and I was able to blend my satellites and subwoofer with ease. And if you have smaller satellites (and no sub) and need to coax a little more low end out of them, the built in three frequency EQ settings centered at 55hz, 65hz and 80hz will give an anemic satellite a little more body, enhancing the listening experience.

      I played some classical fare (some Shostakovich and Mahler Symphonies, solo piano, and choral works), some Jazz vocals (Tony Bennett) and some pop (Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life”), among others and the 2160 always delivered the goods. Powerful, musical sound that could also bring out the subtlety in softer pieces. And operationally, it was glitch free. The volume control works in DB steps and the 2160 immediately responds to the beautifully built remote (which seems like a solid billet of aluminum, with lighted buttons) with no delay. And access to all of the features of the 2160 are available right from the remote.

      If you are looking for a reasonably priced (given the performance) “retro” receiver that sounds and looks great, look no further. Hopefully, you will rediscover the joy of 2 channel music like I did. Highly recommended.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
      2 Channel is Alive and Well – and the Outlaw RR2160 has it sounding better than ever!

      Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
      I recently purchased Outlaw Audio’s RR2160 to dip my foot back into the 2 channel waters. I made a total conversion to surround sound several years ago, but found I wasn’t enjoying my music as much as I used to.

      A search of the internet pointed to Outaw’s upgraded retro receiver, the 2160, which seemed to fit the bill, so I took a shot and ordered it from Amazon. Am I glad I did! The 2160 is a beautifully built two-channel, analog receiver that mixes in some digital chops as well. On back are analog inputs that include phono and four, line level inputs, so those with analog sources are well covered.

      But, the 2160 also has a built in 192/24 capable DAC. So digital sources are also well served. There are two coaxial and two optical inputs. But the fun doesn’t stop there. The 2160 also includes three USB inputs, so you can connect a computer or a USB stick directly to the unit and play files. And the icing on cake: DLNA. If you have a NAS or PC (Windows or Mac) that stores your files, you can connect the 2160 directly to your network via the built in Ethernet jack, and stream files from the NAS or PC directly to the 2160. And it works flawlessly
      .
      All of this analog and digital capability would mean nothing if the 2160 didn’t sound good. It does, in spades. Inside the hefty chassis is a two-channel amplifier rated at 110 watts into 8 ohms and 165 into 4. My 85 db speakers were hitting 100+ db on musical peaks, with no harshness, lack of composure or collapsing of the image. The 2160 sounded wonderful, with excellent imaging, smooth frequency response, and an iron fist on the low end. I also tried the built-in crossover and a subwoofer and I was able to blend my satellites and subwoofer with ease. And if you have smaller satellites (and no sub) and need to coax a little more low end out of them, the built in three frequency EQ settings centered at 55hz, 65hz and 80hz will give an anemic satellite a little more body, enhancing the listening experience.

      I played some classical fare (some Shostakovich and Mahler Symphonies, solo piano, and choral works), some Jazz vocals (Tony Bennett) and some pop (Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life”), among others and the 2160 always delivered the goods. Powerful, musical sound that could also bring out the subtlety in softer pieces. And operationally, it was glitch free. The volume control works in DB steps and the 2160 immediately responds to the beautifully built remote (which seems like a solid billet of aluminum, with lighted buttons) with no delay. And access to all of the features of the 2160 are available right from the remote.

      If you are looking for a reasonably priced (given the performance) “retro” receiver that sounds and looks great, look no further. Hopefully, you will rediscover the joy of 2 channel music like I did. Highly recommended.
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