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Rotel RCD 1072, As a CDP,Transport or with LinkDac


Hi all,

Thx in advance for any suggestions or help :)

Any opinions on the Rotel RCD 1072 ,as a stand alone CDP, or only as a Transport with an original Link Dac from about 6 yrs ago [ like new ]...

How does the DAC in the RCD 1072 compare with the Link DAC, any benifit either way ...

Also any news on a replacement for the RCD 1072 from Rotel any time soon, this is about 3 yrs old or so, getting long in the tooth for a CDP these days is it not .

I have Mc MA6900, MC Tuner, ProAc Tablette 50 Speakers on good weighted stands , AU Power Cables & IC's , etc ...

Music, 1000's of CD's some HDCD's some SACD's , JAzz, Blues, Classical & Various forms of Rock ...

Looking for a CDP under $1000. CDN to match this gear to fill in till a more suitable higher end CDP can be purchased thus the LinkDac question ...

Thx again for the help ....

CC
charandacafe
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kenn39
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If your Link DAC does not have the upsampling board, get a DIP Upsampler (about US$300 new). I found it to be an audible upgrade when I added one to my Link DAC.
charandacafe OP
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Hi All respondents,

Thx for your info & help.

I am leaning towards the RCD-1072 can get for $750. new +tx ... Good $, sounds like a good bet for the short term ...

Also have been hearing alot about the EASTSOUND CD-E5, around $700. if I can get it here, not sure, but sounds like a GREAT Deal for the $ ...

There's also the Katana by Inca Design , a UK Co. CDP made in China , like most things hearing really good things about it too ., not sure the $ here if it can be had.

Will continue to research & read & listen if possbile for a bit longer & hopefully make a decide in the next month or so.

Thx again for all time & input.

The Sun is always shining somewhere but it's still raining here :(

CC :)
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