Rotel RA-972 loud clicking ???

[Tha Freak]

Hi there...

I just purchased a used RA-972 integrated amp.

The source are selectable with a remote and the volume can also be turned up or down via the remote...

I have a RCD-991 CD player connected to it also...

I plugged the CD player in the "switched 400w max" plug in the back of it so it's turned on simultaneously...

the Questions:

When I turn the unit on with the remote, a moderately loud click is hearable 2-3 times in a row??

Same when stitching from source to source??

what is that??

and is it OK to plug the RCD-991 in the "switched" input or could it damage it in long term??

[Tha Freak]

nobody?

[Tha Freak]

nobody can answer my questions and interogations??

[eelco74]

Hi,

This is quite normal behaviour for a Rotel amp. What you hear are the internal relay's beiing switched on. When you change input, it changes the input relay.

I have had a RC-972 pre-amp wich had exactly the same behaviour.

The external power outlet can be used for tuners, CD players etc. So it is quite safe. However a dedicated outlet, with a good powercable might suit your brilliant RCD-991 better.