RSX-1067 spitting static out of RR CH...

[Cornchips]

Out of thre blue I've got static and scratching sounds from the RR channel.

Best part is that you don't even need to be in a mutli-channel mode. That's right - it even spits static when 2-channel bypass is selected.

In multi-channel the RR output is reduced and the noise is constant. Bypass treats you to the occasional blast of static - loud enough to make everyone jump.

Speaker checked fine on other channels and no rodents have chewed through the wires.

Anyone have a similar experience?

My dealer said to bring it in so they can ship it away. How long am I going to be without a system? How does Rotel determine when to repair or when to replace?

The unit also has a major popping issue (Lft Main only) - pops every time a new source is selected or reaquired. Digital or Analog....it's not picky.

[Kevin D]

Both issues point to a bad digital board. Most repairs are only at Rotel for 1-2 weeks, add shipping times to that.

That said, if the unit is less then a year old and you are in North America, Rotel's new policy is an immediate brand new replacement once your dealer verifies the problem.

Kevin D.

[PhotoRobot]

My centre channel was wired perfectly for 2 years on my RSP1068. Then all of a sudden there was some major static. Then no sound. I thought for certain it was a cabling issue. Re did the connections and the problem went away.

Then I bought and hooked up my rear speakers. The rear left was great, and died within 20 minutes of use. Dealer and rotel diagnosed it as a bad DSP board. Before I could send it in the centre finally died.

They fixed it within 3 weeks and had promised 4 weeks. Everything is good. Hopefully, they have reviewed their DSP manufacturing process as this seems to be the number one issue. Bad QA is expensive and must really eat into the margins. However, my faith is temporarily restored and hopefully now I will get trouble free enjoyment.