The guy on ebay has used elna for audio 10,00uf 63v power capacitors. Rotel rb870 manual stereo power amplifier with bridging. Rotel models with a pcusb connection can be used without installing a driver and will play audio files with a sample rate up to 96khz. It was an effortless, natural and convincing performer, and it could slot into the most modest of systems without fuss. This rotel rcd965bx stereo cd player has come to us via a part exchange and comes with a 6 month warranty. Rotel rc1580 rotel rb1582 amplifier japanese company rotel has always paid close attention to the pragmatics pricequality ratio. Find rotel in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Im not sure which chips either of these two players used. The guy in the ebay listing below has done the same and im wanting a little bit of help procuring the correct capacitors for the upgrade. Jan 16, 2018 hi all i have a rotel ra870bx and im wanting to upgrade the main power capacitors. Rotel rcd 965 bx service technical manual by lauriehorsley. To purchase rcd965 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Rotel rc980bx with burson v5 opamp upgrade burson audio. Rotel ra970bxintegrated amplifier near mint original box.
This rotel rcd 965bx stereo cd player has come to us via a part exchange and comes with a 6 month warranty. It currently has analog devices ad744sbifet in the input and ne5534ansbipolar in the output stage. Features the legendary philips cdm419 transport, philips processing chips. The rotel rda980 is the ac3 processor designed to work with the rsp980, but any 5. Hi all i have a rotel ra870bx and im wanting to upgrade the main power capacitors. Rotel rcd965 manual compact disc player hifi engine. Rotel rcd 965 bx discrete limited edition in superb condition. I havent used it in 6 years, yet it sounded simply wonderful. Can anyone tell me how the discrete version differed to the normal, as i can,t seem to find any info. Rotel home audio amplifiers and preamps for sale in. Its interesting that you bring up the topic of using a dac. Rotel rq970bx owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. Unison research s6 integrated amplifier it is not uncommon for the audiophile to keep a cherished component when, in a temporary lapse of judgment, that component is superseded in their system by the latest and greatest. I bought these two items a few weeks ago, second hand.
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Rotel rcd 965bx clock and psu upgrade by net audio english. Rotel rcd 965bx 1991 the success of rotel s budget player was down to a number of factors. The attention to detail rotel afforded the rcd965bx resulted in a unit that. The novelty uses the modern wolfson wm8740 converter, which replaced the burrbrown chip, and many circuit solutions are borrowed from the 15th series.
However, the drawer is now sticking closed when the open button is pressed, it will come out with encouragement from my finger. Rotel 965bx cd player upgrade with burson hd opamps, burson jitter correction clock and burson regulators by eric k. One year ago almost to the day, i was on craigslist and came across a guy not that far from me with a rotel 965bx, that looks exactly like the one you are getting. It is based on the balanced design concept that combines the laws of physics and engineering. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in toronto gta. Have recently had it reclocked making the timing more accurate and it is absolutely amazing now. It was also unencumbered by too many features just the bare essentials and not much more. Above the bookcase hung the mounted head of a wild poi dog, killed in selfdefense in sri lanka with only a phillipshead screwdriver. Would any of you know anything about this limited edition rotel rcd 965bx cd player. Marantz sr8500 and rotel rcd965bx discrete opamp upgrade. I realise these are getting a bit old these days but has served me well over the years, can you guys offer any suggestions as to whether its worth upgrading any components in them to gain some. Would any of you know anything about this limited edition rotel rcd965bx cd player. Mods to rotel rq970bx better check your manual specs. I have a rotel 965bx which i have had from new, approx years.
If you can find a good cheap 2nd hand 965bx buy it current system. A perfect vintage style upgrade into some quite sublime cd player territory, in fact it seems. Significantly upgraded over both the standard machine and the le, this features high quality black gate caps throughout much of the internals see pictures and most importantly, a rotel uk fully discrete out. Oct 01, 2008 i have a rotel 965bx which i have had from new, approx years. Ive had a look inside and there are a few black gate fs in the output stage already. Download windows usb drivers for rotel models with a pcusb connection.
New toy on the way rotel cd player steve hoffman music. Im wondering if anyone here has experence with replacement opamps. It can, in fact, deliver almost a kilowatt of shortterm output to a pair of speakers whose nominal 8ohm impedances drop to 4 or 5 ohms or lower at some frequencies. The trace of printed circuit boards is completely symmetrical with the shortest possible signal paths, and the. The brezee amp mounting the class d chip was recapped and bettered by some bypass here and there, the rotel was tweaked in the preamp section swapping the tl052 opamp with a new and more performant opa827 x 2 on brown dog adaptereven it bypassed by the usual. To purchase rb870rb870bx spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Rotel rcd 965bx with single discrete opamp and clock. Ive been meaning to get into cd collecting and im wondering if the sound quality from this player will be sufficient or if i should get something more modern. When i put this all together a couple months ago, i started noticing my cd player would pause or skip time to time. Rotel 965bx cd player upgrade with burson hd opamps, burson. Hello does any body have a rotel rcd 965 bx for sale in the forum if not any one know if the rotel rcd 965 bx has any lesser siblings like. Apr 16, 2010 look closely and it does indeed say special edition on the fascia.
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I can say that it wasnt the 1541 rotel only made four players that utilized that specific chip, and the rcd955ax was the last one to do so. The art grip is made possible by the display, which allows all sorts of fine adjustments. The only major problem is with the preamps power switch, which is maybe dirty and makes some noise and some sparkles every time i press it electric arc. The item is in good to average cosmetic condition and has a few minor marks and scratches please see photos.
The amplifiers and preamplifiers capture the full range of sounds and make them louder. It was my first audiophile component, along with an exposure xv integrated and epos 11 speakers. Rotel ra930bx vs tpa3116 class d amp driving a very. Rotel ra930bx vs tpa3116 class d amp driving a very difficoult load. However, for more serious music lovers, it has a slight grain at the treble and bass is not as tight as i want it to be. This trend has come in full force in the new 15th technology which is under picky opinion of our experts now. Ive had one rb970bx power amp for many years and recently acquired another two, which i am using to power a surround system. I am currently running a rotel rcd 965bx cd player digitally into a cambridge audio dacmagic then into my receiver via audioquest interconnects.
I strongly recommend that the supply caps be of the same. Rotel rcd 965bx discrete limited edition super high end cd. I am currently running a rotel rcd965bx cd player digitally into a cambridge audio dacmagic then into my receiver via audioquest interconnects. Everything you need to know about choosing rotel home audio amplifiers and preamps. Significantly upgraded over both the standard machine and the le, this features high quality black gate caps throughout much of the internals see pictures and most importantly, a rotel uk fully discrete output stage. I upgraded the clock in my vintage rotel cd player, and its now a winner source i bought the rotel 965bx in 1995. I have a rotel rcd970bx with im thinking of doing some upgrades to capacitors etc.
The rotel rarb870 sounded as good as one would expect considering the tremendous power reserves of a system capable of many hundreds of watts output. This is the rareish discrete edition of the popular and well regarded rotel cd player. The rotel had good resolution, but it was hardedged and had digital glare. Back in the 80s and 90s rotel had two classics cd players one was the 855 and then came along the giant killer the rcd965bx which took on rivals costing far more and gave most of them a good run for there money still have mine which ive had from new and it still sounds great so if you can find one today its worth picking one up. Last year a rotel won an award as the best amp under 500 pounds. The amplifiers and preamplifiers capture the full range of sounds and. Rotel rmb1095 didnt find the need to mod it best amp ive ever had and loads of detail for ht or two channel. If you want to get it good and up and running i just suggest you change the power supply caps and maybe the input caps depending on what your amp has inside. Save rotel rb 970bx to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Net audio rockclock mk3 and audio clock psu upgrade to rotel rcd965bx, listening test on tntaudio internet hifi magazine.
Rotel ra870 and rotel rb870 integrated amplifier and. The rotel pcusb driver below is required in order to play audio files above 96khz and up to 192khz on a windows pc. Back in the 80s and 90s rotel had two classics cd players one was the 855 and then came along the giant killer the rcd 965bx which took on rivals costing far more and gave most of them a good run for there money still have mine which ive had from new and it still sounds great so if you can find one today its worth picking one up. New toy on the way rotel cd player discussion in audio hardware started by psulioninks, dec 29, 2009.
In excellent condition, was used in my system for the last 5 years once or twice a month. This report involves further upgrades to my rotel rcd965bx. The 965bx probably shares more in common with the 970bx i previously owned. Apr 17, 2014 on the mantel sat a stuffed culo snake from nuevo laredo, with a red rubber tongue in freezeframe flick. Rotel rcd945ax cd player for sale canuck audio mart. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. View and download rotel rb980bx owners manual online. I bought the rotel ra970bx in 1995 at a dealer it was the demomodel with the full garanty for fl. I have had this rotel 965 bx le discrete player for 10 years original cost. With an authorized rotel dealer, you can trust youre in good hands. Rotel rb890 rb870bx rb850 rc870bx rc850 ra870bx rx855 rd685 rp855 brochure orig. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.