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saw some "B" stocks on sale at $500(retail $999).Did not write down model but it's a single disc player from couple years back.So any general experienced ears hear rotels dvd-a units mainly asking judgement on the cd(redbook)playback.
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If it's a Rotel DVD-Audio player from a couple of years back, it has to be the Rotel RDV-1080, such as the one I have. These originally retailed for $1600, which was eventually reduced to $999. A sale price of $500 would be excellent, in my opinion. You can search this site for other comments on this player.I have been very pleased with the performance of this player for DVD-audio, and DVD-video. I think you would have to pay a lot more to find a better-sounding DVD-audio player. However, for CD playback, it is probably good for a DVD player, but not as good as a dedicated CD or SACD player.
If you are mainly interested in CD playback, I can highly recommend the new Rotel RCD-1072, which got a rave review in Absolute Sound and was picked as Product of the Year by that publication. List price is $699, and well worth it. CD playback on the RCD-1072 is vastly better than the RDV-1080, and even a bit better than my Sony C555ES SACD player (for CD playback).
-Bobby
I have a RDV-1060 and would agree completely with your assessment. It is great for DVD-A and DVD-V but OK for CD playback. I have a Modwright XA-777ES for CD and SACD, a Micromega DAC hooked to several things and while older still makes CDs sound great and a Pioneer Elite CD Recorder. All are quite a but better than the RDV-1060 for CD playback in my opinion. The Rotel is not a bat transport if one wants an outboard DAC.
many thanks will audition rotel 1072 this weekend
FYI - Rotel has bought a transport for a universal player. I talked to the Rotel person at a seminar at a local hi-fi shop almost a month ago. They are designing it. It could be out in as soon as another 4 mos. or longer depending on what happens. It should be interesting. If you read the answers to this post there are some opinions and info as to why dedicated CD players are often better - http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/dvda/messages/11443.html
Remember tho as you may have missed it in the previous posts. The RCD 1072 is a CD only player. No DVD No SACD No DVD-Audio. I'm going to audition one this week as I am looking for a good CD player.
...site and scope it for info,thankyou.
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