I paid GBP430 for mine ( Rtel rcd06se bk) and few month after the warranty expired it died (head can not adjust itself or something). Totally Kaput !!! Not more than 150hrs for a little more than a year or two. Useless piece of rubbish. I will never ever buy anything from this cheap joke company again.
Rotel CD player worst ever
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plastic penguin
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Is it a year or two years? Less than 2 years and the retailer still has responsibility for its viability.
Freddy58
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I think you've just been unlucky, a pity. I think though it's a bit strong to suggest that Rotel are a "joke company". I recently bought two Rotel units (amp and CDP) and both are performing well
matthewpiano
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I've said this in another thread where you've mentioned your problems but incase you don't see that I'll repeat it here.
The CD mech is likely to be a Sony part and they're usually pretty reliable. Should be easy to get fixed and if you speak to the retailer/Rotel nicely they might even show some good will.
Rotel are a good company and they make good kit. Every manufacturer in every field has some units which fail earlier than others.
The CD mech is likely to be a Sony part and they're usually pretty reliable. Should be easy to get fixed and if you speak to the retailer/Rotel nicely they might even show some good will.
Rotel are a good company and they make good kit. Every manufacturer in every field has some units which fail earlier than others.
plastic penguin
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Agree with Matthew -- Rotel make some really good stuff. I had my CDP for about 9 years without a hiccup. Like any company, though, nothing is guaranteed.
Would like to know where and how the OP purchased the CDP. That could answer many of his issues.
Would like to know where and how the OP purchased the CDP. That could answer many of his issues.
I have a Rotel CDP must be nearly 30 years old now, and still going strong, though recently the loading tray does stick sometimes when I've not used it in a day or two but easily sorted by gently pulling on the tray as it opens, so been perfectly happy with mine. Will take it apart one day and try lubricating the drawer mechanism.
Had a Sony TV a few years ago that developed an audio fault within a week of purchase so are Sony to be classed as a Joke Company??
Had a Sony TV a few years ago that developed an audio fault within a week of purchase so are Sony to be classed as a Joke Company??
matthewpiano
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BTW the CD player in my 2nd system is a Rotel RCD965BX which is about 20 years old and still works perfectly.
Hi Matthew
Can I steer you towards the 'What Classical Are You Listening To' thread, as I'm in need of advice.
*smile*
Can I steer you towards the 'What Classical Are You Listening To' thread, as I'm in need of advice.
*smile*
One broken CD player does not make Rotel a joke company, strange statement, get it fixed. I've used Rotel gear for 20plus years has never let me down.
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