Rotel Announces RDV-1093 DVD player
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Originally posted by Kevin DHmm.. Same specs and price as the 1092.. Wonder whats different.
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Originally posted by giannianism. mechanicals?
So, why Rotel has decided to launch a new model just a few months after the release of the 1092 if there are not major changes?
Something to beat competition?
Is 1092 going to be cheaper now or discontinued?
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I imagine the new transport mechanism is different enough to warrant a new model number. Beats having to track serial numbers to figure out which drive is in it. I would imagine it was not Rotel's choice to do this (older mechanism might have been discontinued).
Look at the RCD-990, RCD-991, RCD-991AE. all essentially the same player.
I'm in Vegas now, will get the details tomorrow.
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Originally posted by mars...1092 had a few teething problems, suspect the sum of the fixes warranted a new model number.- Bottom
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Rotel Announces RDV-1093 DVD player
North Reading, MA—January 2007—Rotel has been widely acknowledged for more than four decades as a leader in affordable high-end components designed for serious audiophile and home-theater fans. Now, in its 46th year, Rotel is proud to introduce their new flagship DVD player, the RDV-1093.
According to Mike Bartlett, VP and General Manager for Rotel, “The RDV-1093 is a 1080p (progressive-scan) DVD player with a built-in scaler and HDMI output, to ensure that the very best picture quality is delivered to late-generation video-display devices. At 1920x1080 pixels, the picture quality is nothing less than stunning, revealing in startling resolution even background details that, in the past, were often simply vague images. Even if your TV monitor is not 1080p now, the advanced video scaling in the RDV-1093 will deliver a better picture quality whether it be 480p, 720p or 1080i.”
The RDV-1093 provides all the disc-reading flexibility you could want: DVD-Video for movies, DVD-Audio for superb high-resolution audio, and even recordable discs, such as DVD-R and DVD-RW. SVCD and JPEG photo discs aren’t left out, nor are conventional music CDs or CD-R/RW discs—even those encoded with MP3 and WMA music files.
Any audio/video product’s performance begins with its power supply, and the RDV-1093 has been given special attention in this regard. A switching power supply with an advanced pulse circuit and individually regulated supply stages generate optimal voltages. Critical audio and video D/A converters are all wideband designs.
Features include variable and slow search, 6-step Zoom Play, Strobe Play, and Resume functions. Plus, you’ll find optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for easy connection to any system. For more advanced installations the RDV-1093 also features an RS-232 interface and discrete IR commands.
The RDV-1093’s video outputs include HDMI, composite, S-, and component video. Adaptive Geometrical Chroma Mapping reduces unwanted pic¬ture artifacts, while Digital Direct Progressive Scan (NTSC and PAL) lets you watch the best picture your monitor is capable of producing.
Available: First quarter 2007
Suggested Retail Price: $1,499.00- Bottom
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Originally posted by VicenteSorry Mars, my English is not so good, so I don't know what you mean with "teething problems". Please can you explain it?. Thanks
Come to think of it,this player is in the market for a yr+ and still one of the reference player at this price point. Rotel is just shipping a newer ver of 1092... :roll:- Bottom
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ughh..Anouther "upconvering player". I guess I have to get used to Rotel not being early adaptors to new technology. The Toshiba XA2 (priced less then the Rotel) is getting reviews as one of the best upconverting players available at any price...and it players HD DVD.- Bottom
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Originally posted by VicenteSorry Mars, my English is not so good, so I don't know what you mean with "teething problems". Please can you explain it?. Thanks- Bottom
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Thanks Navin. Everyday I learn something.
Voxi, I agree with you. I compared Rotel and Marantz and this last one was super.
I have although some drawbacks. Worse replacement price in my dealer and also 2000 Euros in Europe (about $2600) and with the new HD players coming I'm still in doubt.
And also it ruins the style of Rotel equipment :M. this is not of course the most important thing but it counts too.
I'm waiting for the new Marantz DV7001 that is said to be as good as the 9600 but "only :cry: " 1500 Euros.- Bottom
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Originally posted by Vancouverughh..Anouther "upconvering player". I guess I have to get used to Rotel not being early adaptors to new technology. The Toshiba XA2 (priced less then the Rotel) is getting reviews as one of the best upconverting players available at any price...and it players HD DVD.
Maybe that will be the final solution (by the moment....)- Bottom
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Vicente, the Marantz actually looks pretty cool on my deck with the Rotel eqpt. Anyway, just for your info, The Lexicon RT20 is base on the older Marantz DV9500. So from a price performance perspective, the DV9600 is actually a notch up of the Lexicon in video and features.- Bottom
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Originally posted by VicenteVancouver, how good is the XA2 reading red book CD's compared to 1060, 1092 or rcd1072?
Maybe that will be the final solution (by the moment....)- Bottom
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SACD, SACD, SACD, SACD WILL THEY EVER FIGURE IT OUT?
How many years has it been out now? If the cater to audiophiles you would think it would have sacd-looks like a modded marantz dv9600(sacd) & the toshiba are the way to go until some one can do it all in one package.- Bottom
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Originally posted by mattburkSACD, SACD, SACD, SACD WILL THEY EVER FIGURE IT OUT?
How many years has it been out now? If the cater to audiophiles you would think it would have sacd-looks like a modded marantz dv9600(sacd) & the toshiba are the way to go until some one can do it all in one package.
Just also to mention, running digital coaxial from the Marantz to RSP1068 yields also very good sound, just a ted more forward sounding and the soundstage not as wide with analog out but has higher treble extension. This also shows the Marantz is an excellent transport and had surpass the sonics of my RCD1070 when I use similar connections.- Bottom
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