Rotel rcd 1072 vrs Rcd 02 vrs Modded Music Hall or arcam 73t

[mattburk]

I have read various reviews from america and the UK on the above mentioned players. Many love the rcd 1072 a few dont, but some that don't like the rcd-02 better. Has anyone compared the 1072 directly to the 02?
I am also considering a moded musical hall, want to buy asap to go with my new speakers. Please help a brother out.
Matt

[Jeff]

Matt, the reason people like the 1072 more than the 02 is becasue it's a better player. The 02 was never their flag ship cd player in the past Rotel designs. The 1072 is their newest design and their flagship player. I now own a 1072 and love it.

One note though, buy some good interrconnects. When going with a lessor interconnect ($50) I found the 1072 it lost it's magic. The 1072 has wonderful detail and presentation. You just have to give it a chance to prove it.

Jeff

[mattburk]

Jeff, How would you compare the 1072 to the arcam cd73t?

[Jeff]

Matt,I don't have any experience with Arcam players. I only know the Arcam 73 does not decode HDCD and the Rotel does. In my book, not a big deal. The only way you will know is to listen to both models on similar or same systems.

[bimmer528]

Jeff, How would you compare the 1072 to the arcam cd73t?

Does your dealer carry both Rotel and Arcam? If so, I would ask them to borrow both units before you decide. Most dealers will allow you to do so. Alot encourage it.

[Taito]

I Auditioned the 1072 and the cd73t side by side. Both are excellent players. The arcam seemed slightly smoother, the Rotel's presentation seemed to have slightly more detail and attack. I came home with the 1072, but it is purely a preferance thing. Listen to both and buy what you like best.

-Ben