How is Rotel RCD-1520 CD player? Anyone owns one?

I have not heard the new 1520 but the Rega Apollo was better in every way to my 1072. Better imaging, soundstage, microdetail and sounded more musical and detailed in my A/B comparison.

I had just auditioned this 1520 player and the 15 series integrated amplifier today. This player is just like what Steve described couple days ago - there is no damage or scratch made as in or out of CD, eject CD out good enough, no touch to the data, smooth and solid. I asked the dealer, who said this CD player is just as good as its appearance, new design and quality sound. The only thing this player lacks is - balanced output. But, I think this player will be on my list.

I have heard the 1520. Own the 1072. I notice a little better from the 1520. A little better. Thing is I also own a Dac 1 Pre. With the 1072 and the Dac 1 Pre why buy another CDP till my 1072 dies? That last question is rhetorical folks!

Here is a review from the UK regarding the RCD-1520. It's a good review. My 1520 seems to have broken in more since I thought it was broken in. I am getting awesome detail and sound! Even my wife can hear the improvements! It's definitely better than the RCD-1070, which I owned for 5 years!

http://www.rotel.com/content/reviews/cd%20players/rcd-ra-1520.pdf

The Rotel 1520 is fantastic. My previous reference was a Pioneer Elite PD-59 transport to a DACMAGIC and it was most excellent and satisfied my ears for about 2 years. But the 1520 blows the doors off the DACMAGIC:

1. Superior (explosive) dynamics
2. Much more air and ambiance
3. Superior detail retrieval
4. Much deeper soundstage and better imaging.

I picked the Rotel up for $500 here at Audiogon: I stole it.