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  1. K

    Rotel 991? Opinions?

    What's up folks? I've got a chance to buy a Rotel RB 991 (200 wpc) for $395. Anyone have any experience or opinions about this amp? I currently have a Marantz 2230 and a Sansui 881 and would most likely use one of those as a preamp to the Rotel to drive some Infinity CS-3008'S. There's also a...
  2. Chris Lakey

    Rotel RA-960BX - No sound at all [suddenly]

    Hi, I have a Rotel RA-960BX has been unused in storage for the last 5-6 years. (I bought this 25yrs ago) It was stored as it had a very scratchy channel. Used Deoxit on pots and switches - both channels were working - I put the covers back on & then no channels working. Following morning...
  3. Garret86

    Brand new to vintage audio and gifted two receivers

    Being 19 and new to vintage audio I was gifted a Rotel RX-603 and a kenwood KR-6030 by my father. I am not sure what the better choice to keep long term would be , I plan on using it with my turntable hooked up to my Q - acoustics 3010I speakers. Just looking for some advise on if either of...
    • Garret86
    • Thread
    • advise kenwood receiever rotel vintage 70's kenwood vintage 70’s rotel
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. J

    Rotel RP-5300 Turntable problem

    Hi there folks, greetings. Not sure if this is the right space to ask this, hopefully it is. This turntable has a problem with the motor spinning like it spins and stop and it spins then stops. I know the motor is controlled by a driver IC thats AN620 (Almost impossible to get or its too...
    • JazzyKr1sH
    • Thread
    • an620 rotel rotel rp-5300 technics sl-2000
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Bajanbmw

    Need help with Rotel RB-980BX power amp in protection.

    My RB-980BX was stuck in protection mode. I checked every component on the circuit board, replaced a couple of resistors that were slightly out of spec and replaced all the smaller caps. I could not find any issues with the output transistors with my DMM or the four large caps so I left those as...
  6. Oakland Red

    Rotel RMB 1095 help

    I should probably (definitely?) just walk away from it but I’ve got a lead on this amp at a steep discount. The catch? The fronts don’t work and the seller has no clues (that he’ll share). I don’t need 200 wpc running to my HT surrounds, but even if I can’t get it fixed, can I run front...
  7. H

    Matching TO 3 output transistors. MJ15022

    Hi, looking for some advice please. I'm replacing output transistors in a Rotel RA913 and need to match them. My cheap transistor tester displays the following for the four transistors: B =62 Uf = 554mV B =72 Uf = 548mV B =62 Uf = 555mV B =58 Uf = 556mV Which number(s) should I be best...
  8. Fleime

    Rotel RB-990BX fluctuating bias

    Hello, First off, I am a electrical novice. I guess I know the basic stuff an average person does. I have actually learned most here on AK, but forgive me if I'm not using the correct terminology as of yet. I have a multi-meter. After acquiring some Infinity Kappa 8.1, I was advised on the...
  9. HowlerMonkey

    Rotel vs Parasound vs (?): $/Watt

    Hi All, I am looking for a stereo SS amp in the 100 W channel range, 4 ohm stable. It will be used to power full range 3 way speakers or to power the lower range on a Bi-Amp setup. In the past i have gravitated towards Rotel RB and Parasound HCA Amps because I think they are a good match for...
  10. klamsoss

    Rotel RCD-855 trouble

    Hello all you CD player experts (especially @dr*audio , you seem to really know your stuff!) I have an RCD-855 on my bench right now that belongs to a fellow AKer who has done me a solid. I am hoping to return the karma by troubleshooting his CD player. I have narrowed down the issue, but much...
    • klamsoss
    • Thread
    • cd player rcd855 rotel
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  11. crayonbox

    Hello from Western Iowa

    Hi there, Here's a long intro :) I have been in and out of this forum for years through web searches and am now devoting more time to my hi-fi setup so I'm naturally riddled with questions that seem to be best answered here... So it was time to join! For the longest time I used a Marantz...
    • crayonbox
    • Thread
    • b&o b&w bang olufsen marantz nikko pioneer rotel system audio tannoy vintage
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Introductions
  12. L

    Pretty basic system

    In our living/dining room for watching TV, occasional movies and CDs, also classical and Christian FM radio. Just 3 components: NAD 7225PE - 25wpc slim receiver (from late '80s, 2nd owner) Yamaha BD-S677- BluRay/SACD/CD player (5 yrs old) Klipsch Forte I - floorstanding speakers (late '80s...
    • lightcapture
    • Thread
    • bluray horns klipsch mystere rotel schiit audio thorens tubes turntable yamaha
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  13. M

    Solid state amps all sound the same?

    I never believed all SS amps sounded the same, after all I compared the amp section in my receiver vs that of a separ!ate amp and the difference was night and day. Over the years I've acquired a few "mid-fi" amps and those all sounded the same with both my PSB IMage t6s and my Paradigm studio 20...
    • McFixIt
    • Thread
    • emotiva marantz paradigm project debut psb rotel solid state amps
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  14. BigBogner

    My first Low Output Moving Coil cartridge, and it came all the way from the 80’s!

    Pics first: https://imgur.com/a/PV7XCL9 I spotted this Rotel RP-900 listed on OfferUp for $250 yesterday. Immediately I noticed how in the listing, the seller mentioned it having a Sumiko Talisman Sapphire cartridge, although you couldn’t make out the cartridge in the pictures. I’ve been...
    • BigBogner
    • Thread
    • pioneer rotel rp-900 sumiko talisman
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. D

    Vintage cd player as budget transport - Philips cdm, coaxial out.

    I've been enjoying a Magnavox CDB460 for a year or so now as a standalone player in my living room system. Today I hooked it up in my bedroom/headphone system via coax feeding an Audio-gd Dac19 DSP1 (PCM 1704). I hadn't tried it as transport-only and it made an appreciable difference playing cds...
    • Depthgrammar
    • Thread
    • arcam cd player cd transport coaxial magnavox philips rotel rotel rdd 980
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Digital Sources
  16. H

    Rotel RP-3000 in Ohio

    Hi Everyone, Thought I would share this. Not sure of the value for this one or of interest for anyone. Comparing images of it to others on line it appears to have the 3009 tonearm and lift intact. https://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/d/plain-city-vintage-rotel-rp-3000-direct/7183941191.html I did...
  17. Trekkie4

    Universum F2091

    Aka Rotel RP-1000, aka Micro Seiki DD23. What are your thoughts on this turntable, would anyone recommend it? Direct drive, S-shaped arm & comes with AT91 cartridge. I saw one on sale for around $30, and it seemed to be in perfect condition, but when I approached the seller for more...
    • Trekkie4
    • Thread
    • audio technica micro seiki rotel
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Ori

    ROTEL RP-820 - do I need a new head? just a needle?

    Hi. I am a beginner with turntables, and I have a Rotel RP-820 which I think I need a new head or a new needle? I don't really know.... there's no needle for sure. The question if i also need a head/cartridge? thanks
  19. B

    Opinions on Rotel RA-212?

    Does anyone have any thoughts on the Rotel RA-212? There's only one real reference to it on AK, but even that has little info. Scarce info online, either. I'm really struggling to dig up any opinions or perspectives. TIA!
  20. R

    Put a capacitor in backwards and it fixes the problem???!!!

    Hello. Pretty much a newbie just getting into fixing up older equipment. Playing with an old Rotel Rx150A. 12wpc I think, very simple. Left channel is good, right is fuzzy and hissy. No real diagnosis, just playing with it so I can learn. Deoxed the pots, looked for any burnt components etc...
  21. enimatek

    cozy setup i gone and done

    There he is, the humble and about as old as me, Rotel RA-970BX driving 2 pairs of speakers. I haven't put much thought if any at all in what my setup does and or how/balanced things are, and i know there are some much more knowledgeable people around here so i'm wondering if yous could tell me...
    • enimatek
    • Thread
    • humble noob noob first system q acoustics rotel setup wharfdale
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  22. Costas_T

    Which Sansui amp for my new set up?

    Hi everyone! I’ m totally new to this forum, so, to begin with, let me introduce myself. My name is Costas and many years ago I used to collect vinyl records. At some point I had to make a renovation in my house and unfortunately I had to sell both my equipment and some of my rarest records...
  23. ViperZ

    Rotel RA-1412 strange preamp problem

    I'll start documenting repair of my Rotel RA-1412 integrated amplifier. Sometimes it would just kick into protection randomly. Settings that I am measuring at: all tone controls are in 'out' position. AUX input is selected. I checked voltages on both power supplies, and all voltages are...
    • ViperZ
    • Thread
    • dc offset preamp problem ra-1412 rotel
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. A

    RA-970BX - worth repair?

    Hey folks, my RA-970BX began exhibiting distortion in the left channel a few weeks ago. I hoped it was a dirty selector switch but a good de-oxit didn't improve the condition even a bit. It sounds to me like a legit issue with a transistor or something, hard to explain but it just sounds like...
  25. J

    My Rotel

    I just purchased a Rotel RSX 1065 for $100. What a steal. Best part of it is now I have to admit that I have a problem. Yes, I'm in love with my Rotel. Wow... never knew an amp could have this much authority. That's what happens when you live under a rock. Next question... what to buy next.
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