RDV 1045, RDV 1060 or RDV 1080 ???

[sskim]

I need advice on Rotel DVD player. If the price was non issue, which is the better player, RDV 1080, RDV 1060 or RDV 1045, and can you tell me why? I'll be pairing up one of these with RSX 1057 and the display is Pioneer PDP-5070. One last bit of note is that I will be using it for both DVD watching and D listening, 50/50. Thanks much.

[gianni]

As a Rotel owner and fan, I have to be honest. When it comes to DVD players, I would seriously look at Denon or Oppo as a lower cost alternative. If you are going to use analog outs for music, get a dedicated CD player (Rotel 1072) and an Oppo for movies if you do nOt want to break the bank. If you are going to use the 1057's dacs, then I would go for the Denon 2930ci. Rotel falls a bit short on DVD players, reliaibility being among the drawbacks.

[sskim]

thanks gianni! i too was leaning towards Oppo but i really like the look of rotel dvd player matching my 1057. but your comment about reliability issue is very critical, more so since i was looking at getting a second hand rotel player. thanks again.

[Club1820]

I've had my 1060 for a little over a year now. I am probably jinxing myself (knock on wood) but I havent had any issues.

Just my $.02

[Mig17]

buy a thing just for look: how funny you are

[Club1820]

buy a thing just for look: how funny you are

I think the OP means - all things considered. If he was only in it for the looks - he wouldnt have posted this thread.

[sskim]

I think the OP means - all things considered. If he was only in it for the looks - he wouldnt have posted this thread.

thanks club1820

what i want to hear from more seasoned members is, is 1080 still better player than 1060 or 1045 even though it may have older chips, processors, etc.? i do believe 1080 has more 'bells and whistles' than the other two.

[crowland]

This might or might not mean anything to you, but Blue Ray has just about beat HD. I think HD only has 2 studios in it's camp and Net Flix has just dumped them and is going exclusive to std dvd and blue ray.

I wouldn't be too surprised if there was a Rotel Blue Ray in the works.

[Kevin D]

thanks club1820

what i want to hear from more seasoned members is, is 1080 still better player than 1060 or 1045 even though it may have older chips, processors, etc.? i do believe 1080 has more 'bells and whistles' than the other two.

No, the 1080 is one of the original DVD players Rotel had and any extra bells and whistles will not be worth much.

If you wan superior audio sound, go with the 1060. If you want DVDA support, do not get the 1045. It will play DVDA's, but not give you full 5.1 output. You might want to look for a 1050. It was right below the 1060 and had full DVDA support. I loved mine when I used it.

But I agree with others, with your 1080P plasma, you really need to get an upscaling player or Blu-Ray unit. Get a 1072 for CD playback only and then an Oppo or other 1080p upscaling player for DVD's. The 1072 is the same size as the DVD players and will give you the look, then you can hide the Oppo somewhere else..

Kevin D.
Kevin D.

[imbeaujp]

I have the RDV-1060 and the RCD-1072. Thoses units are great !

But I must admit that the upsacling with my Toshiba A2 give me better results on my plasma than the 1060 does.

[sskim]

No, the 1080 is one of the original DVD players Rotel had and any extra bells and whistles will not be worth much.

If you wan superior audio sound, go with the 1060. If you want DVDA support, do not get the 1045. It will play DVDA's, but not give you full 5.1 output. You might want to look for a 1050. It was right below the 1060 and had full DVDA support. I loved mine when I used it.

But I agree with others, with your 1080P plasma, you really need to get an upscaling player or Blu-Ray unit. Get a 1072 for CD playback only and then an Oppo or other 1080p upscaling player for DVD's. The 1072 is the same size as the DVD players and will give you the look, then you can hide the Oppo somewhere else..

Kevin D.
Kevin D.

yes, this is what i had been waiting hear. thanks a lot kevin.

[skippy]

rdv-1092(3)

Hi,
Is the rdv-1092(3) not an option for you. IT is very good in cd en dvd. (see the review in stereo) Perhaps you can trie this player for a week?

GJ