Musi Hall CD 25.5 vs. Rotel RCD 1072

Mike Reeter
Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
edited October 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Getting ready to pull the trigger on a cdp...Have found a new Music Hall 25.2 for $475.00 delivered...

Have come across a used/like new Rotel RCD 1072 for about $450.00 delivered...

The M.H. 25.2 seems to have the edge in the interior,but the reviews of the Rotel shows it's also a decent player...

Any imput would be appreciated,thanks.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2005
    I love my 1072, I will always have a Rotel piece of equipment in my rack.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2005
    I know Rotel is a well respected name...I'm also thinking about an RCD 991AE player...labeled as "Rotel Best" cpd.

    I also a Parasound HCA 1500A powering my SDA's,the Rotel 1072 must mate well with the Parasound?
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited October 2005
    I recently replaced my Denon DCM-370 with a Rotel RCC-1055 changer - very happy with purchase. The RC-1072 is one of the best players for the money today.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2005
    Thanks guys,I feel myself leaning toward Rotel
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  • keith allen
    keith allen Posts: 734
    edited October 2005
    I have a music hall mmf25,and I love that thing,it reads hdcd and thats a plus,I also did the opamp ugrade for a $100,thought it was well worth it
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2005
    Mike Reeter wrote:
    I know Rotel is a well respected name...I'm also thinking about an RCD 991AE player...labeled as "Rotel Best" cpd.

    I also a Parasound HCA 1500A powering my SDA's,the Rotel 1072 must mate well with the Parasound?

    I have the same amp powering my RTA 8T's They mate very well together. The 1072 reads HDCD as well. I upgraded from my 15 yr old Rotel RCD 855 which is still in perfect working order.

    Except for a slight increase in clarity, I can't really tell a difference between the 2 players.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2005
    That's a coin-toss, both are fine players.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2005
    Steve,I believe you're right...The Rotel 1072 I had my eye on is sold,that's what I get for draggin my feet...The Music Hall looks very appealing for the money...It looks like the cdp that Onix and Shanling are maketing is the same as the Music Hall CD 25...

    Might be better off to pick up the Onix for $300.00 and maybe do a few mods to it?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2005
    My personal belief is that the Music Hall is of better quality than either the Shanling or Onix (especially the Onix). I'm not knocking these 2, just giving my opinion on where my money would go between the 3. The new 25.2 incorporates some neat upgrades and would make an outstanding transport if you decide to go external DAC later.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2005
    rock, paper, scissors
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2005
    Many thanks guys,appreciate all the help!!!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2005
    Well,I pulled the trigger and picked up a different Rotel RCD 1072 from the 'gon...

    Now the waiting game begins...

    Thanks again for the input,Mike
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2005
    Congrats on the purchase! You will love it.

    Time to go put in another cd!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • ckpiv
    ckpiv Posts: 35
    edited October 2005
    Mike,

    I have a Rotel 1072 as well and have it paired with Parasound Halo A21 & P3. You will be quite happy with the performance and sound quality.
    2 ch rig:
    Parasound Halo A21 amp
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audiophilleo 2
    Dodd Audio Tube Preamp
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Mac Mini + Amarra, Audirvana Plus, Pure Music
    2TB External HD
    PS Audio P3
    Rotel RCD1072 cd player
    Polk SDA-SRS 2.3 Speakers
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2005
    great player, enjoy! I love Rotel's build quality.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited October 2005
    I tell ya,There are SOOOOOOOOOO many good players out there,it was tough for me to make the call...

    I'm sure the Rotel will satisfy my "needs" for quite a while...It came down to appearance and build quality...hopefully the 1072 will perform as good as it looks...
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2005
    Hey, if you tire of the Rotel you could always go outboard DAC and use the 1072 as your transport...win/win situation.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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