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  1. HMrules

    Replacing Rotel RA-985BX: HK 6650R vs. Pioneer A-77X for JBL ES90?

    Hi everyone, I am considering selling my current integrated amplifier, a Rotel RA-985BX, and upgrading to something that fits my sonic preferences and speakers better. I have narrowed down my choices to two specific models available to me: the Harman Kardon HK 6650R and the Pioneer A-77X. My...
    • HMrules
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    • harman kardon jbl pioneer rotel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. S

    Rotel by Martel 100AMP

    Anybody know anything about this little Amp? Service manual or schematics? found nothing in the usual places. It looks similar to a Rotel RA-310 but very different inside. I have acquired a ROTEL by Martel model 100AMP integrated amplifier that was made 1967 - 1969. It appears to be all...
  3. OrphicTrench

    Newbie looking for the perfect amp for ELAC Debut F5

    Howdy aficionados, I'm looking to upgrade from an old Rega system (Rega Brio clamshell, Rega Kyte speakers and Rega Planar 2). I tried the ELAC Debut B6.2 with the Rega Brio clamshell, and although they gave a tiny bit more bass extension compared to the Kytes, it still wasn't there quite yet...
  4. quadmatrix82

    Rotel RB-2000 inrush circuit help

    Hi all, happy new year to everyone! I’ve picked up over the holidays a non working Rotel RB-2000 power amplifier, seems pretty decent looking at the specs and build. It had many dry joints and a few leaking and shorted caps, have managed to get one channel working and almost finished the other...
  5. seablade

    Rotel RB-980BX power amp - preserve for the future

    This is intended to be a build thread for my project of preserving my Rotel RB-980BX power amplifier for the future. For anyone that wants to follow, I kindly ask for your patience as this project will move slowly and when time allows. I recently bought the Rotel RB-980BX power amplifier...
    • seablade
    • Thread
    • rb-980bx recap and restoration rotel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. S

    Need Help choosing receiver

    Hello, I could use the support of everyone here. I have a Rotel RSX – 1067 receiver, which runs a five channel stereo system in my main viewing/living room at my home. There are two powered quad front speakers, two quad passive rear speakers, a polk center speaker, and a separate zone running...
  7. J

    Rotel RCD-951 RestoMod

    Rotel Rcd-951 RestoMod, saw this player advertised not working, spares or repair for £50, bought it as something to do, a bit of fun, and a bit experimental trying film coupling caps instead of electrolytics. The player is about 10-20 years old, it offers :- hdcd compatibility. an 18 bit dac...
    • John3655
    • Thread
    • black gate coupling caps film coupling caps kss-213c rcd-951 rotel
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY
  8. maskof

    Is the Rotel RC-2000 Preamp Worth It?

    Hello everyone, I recently found the Rotel RC-2000 preamp, and I’d like to know if it’s worth buying. My problem is that I couldn’t find any reviews, and there’s very little information available. Has anyone tried it? Is it worth having? The pre amp cost was : 200 dollars Thank you in advance!
  9. S

    Need Help with Rotel RSX-1067, auto surround mode when switching between sources?!

    Hello, For years I have been struggling with this issue, and any insight would be amazing. The Rotel has a feature to allow your surround sound / speaker setting to automatically switch with your desired input. I run my unit on 5 Channel Stereo (5 Ch Stereo) for every input. For some reason...
    • selfilm
    • Thread
    • 5 ch stereo 5 channel stereo dolby issue rotel rotel integrated amp rotel rsx-1067 switching issue
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  10. A

    Rotel 203A - Great little receiver!

    I have been shopping quite a bit lately. I noticed this Rotel 203A on marketplace. It had been on there for a longtime. I had never heard of the brand so I just kept looking. Weeks went by and this thing was still on there. I finally did some homework on this and read many reviews about how good...
    • ArizonaOne
    • Thread
    • harman kardon pioneer rotel sansui yamaha cr 1040
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. SAEAl

    Help Needed With A Rotel RTC-970 Preamp

    I have a Rotel RTC-970 Tuner Preamplifier that has several issues that all seem to be related. The obvious operational issue manifests itself as the volume control turning itself down after the unit is on for about 20 minutes. At that point, to turn the unit off, you have to unplug the unit as...
    • SAEAl
    • Thread
    • hot jp4 jp5 preamp regulator rotel u26 voltage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. richiem46

    Received my Rotel RA-1312 today!!!!

    I have posted in Bartertown looking for a Rotel RA-1312 several times. I am Happy to report I received one today along with a Rotel RT-1024 Tuner as a bonus! The RA-1312 badly needs a cleaning but does work. I adjusted the bias and it plays well but lacks the "magic" that my Rotel 1412 has...
  13. S

    Rotel 304 is very quiet on Phono and Aux, normal volume on FM

    All 3 inputs used to operate around the same volume. Loud! Then, the phono started playing quieter, even when the volume is at 10. Now, Aux is the same (quiet) volume as the phono. FM is still very loud, and seems to be operating normally. I'll try and post a video here later but does anyone...
  14. U

    Rotel RA-12 Bricked!

    I'm really hoping to find help here. I recently purchased a Rotel RA-12 secondhand. It was in great working condition then I decided to update the software. Because why not?... Well, it was more complicated than expected since I have an early model that has a usb connection on the back panel...
    • Uk0kA
    • Thread
    • help rotel rotel amp troubleshooting
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. Douk

    Rotel RB-2000 main transistors

    Hi! I am restoring a Rotel RB-2000 power amp by replacing all electrolytic capacitors. There is only on e question I have with regards the unit I am working on. I am not sure if the main transistors are original and I would like to restore it to its Original glory. What main transistors are...
    • Douk
    • Thread
    • poweramplifier rotel transistor
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. M

    Rotel RCC-945 Ground Issue

    Hello I'm currently troubleshooting a Rotel RCC-945 cd player. It has what seems to be a ground hum. The noise starts at power up when the relay switch clicks (this relay is located by the output terminals). I re-soldered some solder joints that looked suspicious to the eye. These include the...
  17. I

    Seeking suggestions for improving a vintage Rotel RA-210

    Hi everyone. Hope I'm posting this in the correct forum. (I mostly visit the Sansui forum.) I've recently had a friendly local tech perform the famed @Leestereo upgrades to my Sansui AU-555A and it's singing very sweetly indeed. My wife has an little old Rotel RA-210 amplifier from the early...
  18. D

    Rotel RA-1412 Right Output Low

    Hello All, I am working on a Rotel RA1412, when it came to me the right Watts meter was out, after replacing it I noticed the Left & Right meters were not matched. Consulting the service manual I input a 100 Hz Sine Wave on the Aux input, crank volume until I get 9V across an 8 ohm load, and...
  19. Marc92FS

    Rotel RSX-972 no audio output, 60Hz hum instead

    Hi, people... new to this forum. I have a 20 y.o. Rotel RSX-972 that worked perfect until the infamous memory supercap gave up (about 10 yr or so). Nonetheless, I still continued enjoying it, leaving it stand-by in order not to lose settings. From time to time, after unplugging it or after a...
    • Marc92FS
    • Thread
    • 60hz hum rotel rotel receiver rsx-972
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. A

    Denon PMA-600NE, Yamaha A-S501 or Rotel RB-850?

    I'm looking to replace a cheap amp I'm currently using for my setup. From my research, I've narrowed it down to the Denon PMA-600NE and the Yamaha A-S501. Out of these two, it seems the Yamaha would be the better choice. However, I've just recently acquired a Rotel RB-850 for $15 dollars, and it...
  21. grandpaslab

    Rotel RX-803 - 2SA912 sub?

    I'm trying to eliminate the last few gremlins in this Rotel. It crackles a bit and I've read that KSA912 gets noisy (and hot) so I'd like to replace Q605 and Q606 on the main amp board, which are listed as "main amp bias compensator". KSA1013 seems to be the go-to sub, but I don't have any on...
  22. JB8

    ROTEL ROTEL - Ground Hum From Milan to Minsk

    Forum friends. I have a little ROTEL RX-200A with the dreaded ground hum. It's 60 cycles, across both channels, and it's like a mouse in a garage - every time I think I have it cornered I'm foiled again. Here's where we're at thus far: Replaced the main amp transistors and four of it's caps...
    • JB8
    • Thread
    • 60 cycle hum ground hum receiver rotel rotel rx-200a
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. Jkaput

    Why build a phonostage?

    Good evening, Sometime ago I bought parts to build hypno toads simple phono stage. Well, life got in the way and I was delayed. That said, I'm back at it, but a few questions have popped into my mind that I hoped folks on here would be able to respond to. Here they are. a) I am trying to...
    • Jkaput
    • Thread
    • phono stage record player rotel sansui 2000
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. K

    "Sound" R-700?

    Somebody on my local Craigslist is selling a nice looking little receiver with the brand name Sound, model R-700. Made by Nippon Sound Company. Wood case. Really pretty. Elements of it seem like similar vintage HK or Rotel. Anybody know who sold this brand at the time? Some store brand...
  25. F

    Rotel RD-870 not playing tape?

    It doesn't play, the buttons and lights are a bit finicky, yet there is nothing visibly wrong internally as far as I can tell. Fast forward and reverse sometimes work, but most of the time they doesn't. What's going on? Has anyone had any experience with this? Rotel RD-870 issues - YouTube by...
    • faketuxedo
    • Thread
    • audiophile cassette rotel rotel rd-870 tape troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
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