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RCD-970BX

Name: Rotel RCD-970BX
Brand: Rotel

Rotel

RCD Series Series1995 – 1997

DigitalCD PlayersDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$212.50

About the RCD-970BX

The Rotel RCD-970BX, manufactured between 1995 and 1997, is a single-disc compact disc player renowned for its audiophile-grade performance. It utilizes the Philips CDM-9 laser mechanism with a single-beam laser system, paired with a Multiple Bitstream Continuous Calibration (MBCC) D/A converter using the TDA-1305 chipset, providing 20-bit resolution and 16x oversampling digital filtering. Key highlights include exceptional low distortion, high signal-to-noise ratio, and robust build quality with a metal chassis and toroidal transformer. It includes a remote control and offers both analog and digital outputs. Common issues reported include tray gear wear over time, with affordable replacements available. This model was part of Rotel's BX series, praised for neutral sound and reliability in its era, with original retail around $600 USD or 1000 DM.

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