I purchased Rotel CD player in 2009 @$750. I think, at the time, the player was the only player Rotel made. So, though I don't remember the model No., you can get the info from internet search if you want. Anyway, 5 years- service, then the Rotel died, that's it! Right before the death, I got Musical Fidelity CD player as used @ $750 again. The M.F. player still work flawlessly. M.F. usually put manufac. date in rear side. The player was made in 2003!!!. For 20 year use, nothing wrong at all!!!
Maybe, 20 -30 years ago, Rotel was good audio system, price-wise. I also got a used Rotel turntable, it works but with some hum. The hum is louder than my other tables (Sansui SR-929, Immedia RPM). Tried ground cable modification, etc, nothing worked. Finally I wrapped the table's cable with food-aluminium foil, then the hum become very small. Meaning Rotel seems to use cheap parts everywhere possible.
Reliability (we talk a lot the reliability with cars) M.F >>>>> Rotel
