Rotel CD Player Reviews

"Does anyone have one or have any knowledge of the Rotel RCC 1055...I think build quality is good and sound is decent...I didn't keep the 1055 because I was able to get my hands on a new Cal Audio CL-10 changer...If you can find a CL-10 new or in very good shape and you can live with the display, I would suggest buying it..." read more »

"Superb timing Good detail Budget price...Slightly thin midband Mildly confusing remote...this new RCD-06 model and the RCD-1072 at £595, a tightly focused range from what was once one of the strongest names in budget hi-fi...The RCD-06 replaces 2002's RCD-02, but does not appear to have changed externally...In the context of expensive and revealing amplification and loudspeakers, this player exhibits a good deal of precision in terms of timing, imaging and..." read more »

"Superb CD Playback Excellent Build Quality & Cosmetics...Cannot Power Up Unit Without Remote No DVD-A or SACD...Instead, you will find the essential high quality audio reproduction guts of what today seems to be a dying art - two-channel music...You won't find any fancy DSP or surround modes, no On Screen Displays or learning remotes...In a world where cramming as many home theater speakers as humanly possible is the norm, it is nice to know there are electronics..." read more »

"Obviously, the DACs in the 1056 are fine, but I was curious as to wether the 855 adds something more musical into the mix...Would the recommendation be to use the analog outputs on this player or the digital coax output...There seems to be an opinion floating around on the internet that the RCD855 has, despite its age, very nice, musical internal DACs..." read more »

"Warm, natural, clear sound that brings music presence without colouration...I can't fault me good old faithful 930AX, it's served me well...It was bought to my attention by my girl friend (Who Can actually hear ultrasonic noise - silent dog whistle etc) and actually did not know that i had a new CD player said " I cannot hear the high pitched noise anymore..." read more »

"Surprisingly (considering how easily I usually waste money without second thoughts) I kept my old RCD-950...But the Hi-Fi journals have taught us that excellence technical data is no guarantee for good sound...As a result, the Rotel RCD-950 will make you run for your stereo system more often than you may like to, to adapt the volume or change the programming..." read more »

"Recently I purchased a clock from Net Audio in the Uk (www.net-audio.co.uk) and installed it my self (good detailed instructions on the website, and emails from the founder/owner of the company convinced me that it was doable...Highs, midrange & lows are all good for the age & cost...I never got tired of listening to it with its good alround performance with jazz, blues, rock & (my wifes) classical CDs..." read more »

"I think there should be a good used price guide for users willing to venture onto ebay and audigon...IMHO, most people are looking for very good to mint quality equipment (8/10 Audiogon or better...Let's say someone wanted to go out and buy the used Rotel RCD-971 that I mentioned before...For example, a Rotel RCD-971 which is about 5 years old is comparable with the RCD-1072 (they are the same price class) but one is a couple of years older, hence $100-$150 less...I am looking to buy used, so its diffucult to demo any of the discountined units, hence I rely on the forums and reviews to determine a good match..." read more »

"So I put my CD changer back on the coax, and straightwired the 975's "analog out" with some good RCA's...If you believe it's "all about the music", I recommend you find an RCD 975...Its punchy without being tiresome,detailed without extending into hyper detail,reflects good and bad equipment but not to the point of making cheaper equipment sound worse..." read more »

"I wouldent put the 991 much over the 1072 which has won numerious awards itself...The level of detail and sounstage that this player exhibits is outstanding...The transport is silky smooth, amongst the quietest and smoothest I've seen..." read more »