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Help my Rotel RCD 1072 make music

6 months ago I purchased used Rotel RCD 1072 to pair with my Rotel RA-1062 and B&W 683s. Since the 1072 has been in place, the sound I'm getting is very detailed but flat, sterile, dry. Which is surprising because I was using a cheaper Sony CE595 for 7 years which sounds smoother and warmer in comparison. The 1072 is very attractive and well built but the sound it produces is cold and unemotional. Has anyone else felt similar disappointment with Rotel cd players and what did you do to improve the performance? Cables AQ King Cobra and Bedrock. THanks.
dustsailor
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
JC
just trim the cheap cheater with nibblers so it can fit.
 you are doing this so you can flip the polarity and listen.
 In your other post make sure you can hear that Codex sometime
 its a real honey.
 Best JohnnyR 
 
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
Rotel products in general are detailed but unfortunately flat, sterile, dry and bright.
I owned in the past Rotel CD,pre and power for 2 years till I couldn't hear my system anymore its sound was cold as ice and boring ,so decided to change my system to McIntosh day and night difference. 
jc4659
564 posts
 
Johnnyr, thanks for the recommendation.  Since I need a toslink and USB input, and balanced outs, the codex seems like a perfect match for my needs.  I am anxious to try it.  Thanks again.
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
JC
Let us know when you experience the Ayre Codex.
I will also predict after a few days you'll be hearing your whole system
 reach a new level of engagement.
 Best,
  JohnnyR
jc4659
564 posts
 
JohnnyR, I am auditioning the Codex now and am very impressed with it  It is dynamic, musical, revealing, and just plain fun when listening to music I thought I knew well.  What an overachiever.  Not quite as impressed with the toslink as I am with the USB input.  Thanks for the suggestion.  This will be way less expensive than upgrading my pre, at least for now.
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