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  1. PROJECT 2501

    DBX Junkie

    Im hooked and theres no going back. Im on a mission to collect every matching piece of DBX gear and even those that dont match but are still compatible for home stereo.. I mean.... Its an absolute concrete fact that the more blinking lights and dials your system has..... The Better It Sounds...
  2. S

    Playing Vinyl—Modern or Vintage Speakers?

    I’m currently building a small vintage bedroom setup. I already picked up a Rotel RX-402 receiver circa ‘76, and I’m eyeing a Technics SL-Q2 turntable. My speaker question—a pair of B&W bookshelves for $100 (I won’t know what model until later in the week), or a pair of Design Acoustics PS-6a...
    • ssny13
    • Thread
    • b&w bowers & wilkins design acoustics ps-6a rotel rx-402 speaker turntable vintage vinyl
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. D

    Connect my Rotel Amp - Equaliser- turn table -CD player

    What is the best way to connect my old Rotel RA-611 amp to a graphic equaliser to listen to a turntable (mainly) and CD player. The Rotel has the facility of using it as a pre-amp and main amp by removing a bridged pin between them. Not sure how to use that and IF that will be of any use for...
  4. D

    Inherited Rotel RX-1603

    I was wondering how much this receiver is worth. It's a Rotel RX-1603. From my rudimentary testing, it seems the right channel is not working. Not sure I have the desire or ability to troubleshoot and repair the issue myself. Other than that it seems to be in good shape. Can someone give me...
  5. ViperZ

    Help me troubleshoot Rotel RA-713 integrated amp

    Hi all, I have this integrated amp. The amplifier circuitry is fully working - I can trace sound all the way to the relay contacts, DC offset is a couple of mV on each channel. The relay works too - I can trigger it externally. The whole protection circuit is turned off - D903 is not biasing...
    • ViperZ
    • Thread
    • protection circuit ra-713 rotel troubleshooting
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. CDB76

    Integrated Amp advice for beginner

    So I've rediscovered a love for vinyl after inheriting my old man's record collection about a year ago. I pieced together a starter system with very limited budget, and now I'm working to upgrade. I began with a Yamaha YP-D4 (Stanton 681eee), Technics su-v8x, and Cerwin Vega D-5's. I switched...
  7. Tin Bird

    ELECTROCOMPANIENT

    I am considering upping my amplifier game. I currently use Definitive Technology D11 bookshelf speakers run with a Rotel A12 integrated amplifier. I am looking at replacing the Rotel with an ELECTROCOMPANIENT ECI 6D integrated amplifier. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts about this...
  8. rickb119

    Unassuming CL ad

    Like many (or at least some) of us here, I scan the CL ads from time to time. And when I'm looking for something, I scan them all the time. This time (yesterday evening) I was looking for an inexpensive receiver, with remote, for my sister. Normally, I wouldn't click on an ad titled...
  9. Moz88

    Help. Rotel RA-820BX3 dead channel springs to life after 15 minutes.

    Bought the Rotel amp about 6 months ago, and recapped the two power supply caps. Got some horrible resonating treble notes so put the old caps back. All good till about six weeks ago when left channel is dead at start up and gets going after 15 minutes or so (after a bit of intermittent...
    • Moz88
    • Thread
    • 820 channel not working ra-820 rotel
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  10. J

    Low Power Vintage Rotel System Seeks Speakers and Advice

    Hi all. Thanks for the wisdom in advance. I was wondering if someone could make a suggestion on my office $1000 vintage system build. I have purchased a Rotel RA-112 Integrated amp (minimum spec is 5.5 Watts into 8 Ohms in stereo) and a Rotel RP-1100Q turntable for my build. I have spent...
    • Jefferson790
    • Thread
    • budget build budget speakers omega super 3i rotel rotel ra-112 rotel rp-1100q schitt schitt modi 2 tekton tekton lore reference
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. Kreshna

    Song(s) that sound best on your system?

    Yes, I knew, an ideal system should have no sound of its own, thus, reproducing any kind of song with "equal opportunity". But it seems there is no such system; it seems sonic difference between systems is a fact of life. After all, Fostex FE206en driven by SET 300B sounds different than Monitor...
    • Kreshna
    • Thread
    • audio system b&w favorite songs jbl kreshna aryaguna nurzaman rotel sansui sonic difference yamaha
    • Replies: 119
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  12. T

    Lots of system changes!

    Since my last post here, I have swapped my amp from a Rotel RA-1520 to a NAD C388, swapped speakers twice from the Profil-77 to the JM Lab Cobalt 816, then to the JM Lab Electra 926. I’ve added a Chord MoJo DAC, and added and subtracted a Parasound zPhono USB. The biggest change sound wise was...
  13. T

    NAD C388 Impressions and Questions

    Hey guys, I'm currently running a Rotel RA-1520 integrated with the digital duties handled by a Chord MoJo and the vinyl routed through a Parasound ZPhono USB. Speakers are JMLab/Focal Electra 926. The Rotel puts out 60wpc and the room is 12x12. I have noticed the NAD C388 and am wondering if...
  14. J

    Help with Rotel Power Amp RB981

    Have a system in my house, set up by someone about almost 20 years ago. 6 or 7 sets of Speakers driven by the Rotel RB981. The ROTEL is connected to an even older Sony TA-AX430 (stereo app which was part of a set (radio, tape player, phonograph - i said it was old) I bought back in the 80's)...
  15. C

    this weekend's estate find; nobody checks the basement!

    So yesterday morning I am napping on the couch, recovering from being sick nearly all week, when my fiancé awakes me with her ipad in hand, opened to an estate sale listing. "I'm sure this will interest you" she says. I look and see a stack of goodies, with an older Bryston(!!!) amp on the...
  16. W

    Rotel RA-1212 phono stage?

    Hi Guys I have an option on a newly refurbed RA-1212 - mint condition. Realty beautiful. I am all about vinyl so an opinion on the phono stage is very important - it is a long distance purchase so an audition is not possible - have been searching for ages to no avail.......anyone owned one /...
  17. M

    AVR or Stereo amp recommendation for Monitor Audio Silver 300

    Hi guys I am on dilemma here. I purchased MA Silver 300 few months back. Currently running on Rx v475 Yamaha (80wpc). Mostly used for music. Occassionally movies. Speakers are 89db sensitivity with 80-200W capacity. What amplifier or avr (with how much wattage) will be best to get best output...
    • MNSLD2
    • Thread
    • denon emotiva x series monitor audio silver 8 rotel yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. P

    Rotel RX-850A AUX issue?

    Hi there, First post, totally new here. I have a Rotel RX-850A that I picked up on the weekend and it otherwise sounds great but there's an oddity with the AUX port. If I have something playing through there (say from a phone) and I switch to another channel (tuner or phono), I can still hear...
  19. TheFifthAce

    Getting to grips with turntables

    Hi Guys, I'm searching the local internet for my first TT. I can tell you this much, I've looked at a couple of videos online, so I understand the basics. But the more I watched, the more I understood that there is something that I simply can not judge, and that is the sound quality of specific...
    • TheFifthAce
    • Thread
    • buying first tt help miida rotel sansui sony technics thorens turntable
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. boybuick85

    Rotel with sx-535

    Hey guys , Semi new here . So i just picked a rotel RB-960 Bx for $45. Is there any way to run this through my pioneer sx 535. Trying to get the watts of the rotel but controls and radio of the pioneer. Im guessing it would have to have pre outs or something like that ?? Also side note is...
  21. M

    Mission 763i... NOW I understand "sound stage"

    I just had an eureka moment. Picked up another bargain - a pair of Mission 763i speakers in good shape. I disconnected a pair of Paradigm 5se Mk3 and wired up the Missions. It became very apparent that the latter presents the audio in an almost 3 dimensional way. From drum solos to symphony to...
  22. J

    Rotel repair in North Carolina?

    Good day, I'm new here and searching for someone qualified to repair a Rotel RSX-1562. The unit stopped putting out sound on the left (nothing from any of the 5.1 channels, no buzz, hum; nothin'). I've opened the box and it doesn't appear there are any blown fuses. Rotel says I should ship...
    • Jeppo
    • Thread
    • north carolina repair repairs rotel
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. G

    Rotel Ra-414 Loud(ish) whoomp on power up

    Hi guys, I've got some questions relating to my Rotel Ra-414 I pickup a while ago: On powering up the unit, I get an audible "whoomp" through the speakers, and this scares me a little. I've heard that this can be common in amps without a protection relay, but I wonder if it might damage my...
  24. Mag84ilfully

    Rotel RC-5000 arrived

    Finally found an RC-5000 to complete this set!
  25. fordiebianco

    More Rotel Love

    Rotel RX-800. Allegedly Jack Bruce's living room receiver. Had it restored and cleaned by an utterly delighted local team of amp specialists and it's now powering a set of LS-50s in the man cave. The beast has transformed the (already impressive) KEFs and pretty much made the subwoofer...
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