Rotel RCD-1072

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Rotel
• Model: RCD-1072
• Type: CD-Player
• Years of manufacture: 2003 - 2008
• Made in: China
• Color: Black/Silver, Black
• Remote control: yes
• Power consumption: 20 W
• Dimensions: 432 x 93 x 337 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5.8 kg
• Original price approx.: 939 Euro (RRP)

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • External Remode (EXT REM).

12 V trigger

• Number of outputs:
  • 1 x Stereo Cinch (analog)
  • 1 x Digital

Specifications

• Converter: Multi Level Delta Sigma D/A converter (18-bit equivalent), 8x oversampling and HDCD
• Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz (± 0.5 dB)
• Dynamic range: > 96 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: > 100 dB

• Distortion factor:
• Channel separation: > 98 dB (at 1 kHz).
• CD Text:
• MP3 support:
• Pitch control: crystal-stabilised synchronisation fluctuations
• Auto play: Yes
• Shuffle: Yes
• Title programming: Yes
• Repeat: Yes
• Plays CD-R/CD-RW/HDCD: Yes

Special Features

• Remote control
• HDCD

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Rotel RCD-1070
• Rotel RCD-1072

Pictures

• Image: Rotel RCD-1072

• Extract from brochure: Rotel RCD-1072

Reports

• Stereo issue 5/2008; 10 products in the test: Sound level: 44%.
  • Price/Performance: "very good" (3 out of 5 points)

Although it has been on the market for almost five years, the RCD 1072 does well in comparison to its technically more modern brother, the RCD 06. At the same time, it sounds a little rounder and sturdier, less analytical." Hifi Test TV Vido; Issue 3/2004: Single test: Grade: 1+ Price/Performance: "excellent", "highlight".

• • "Plus: excellent sound quality; very good workmanship."
• Home electronics issue 6/2007; 3 products tested: "very good - excellent".
  • "Buy Tip"
  • „... Thanks to its filigree, yet unagitated high-frequency recording and a spatial resolution that leaves nothing to be desired, it can also be recommended as a solo player for other systems. ...“
• Stereo Heft 2/2004; Single Test: Sound Level: 50%
  • Price/Performance: "very good".
  • "A highly recommendable, spiritedly performing device with a refreshing effect."