Rotel RKP-200/RKB-200: where to buy? Alternatives?

[Ivan]

Could you please advise on a proper place to buy Rotel keypad system (RKP-200/RKB-200), preferably with mail order option? Some time ago I was told by a local dealer that this stuff isn't available in Europe for some reason, so I'm thinking about buying it from the US.

Or maybe you can suggest a better option for controlling AV components from different zones (wall keypad/remote with learning capability)?

Thank you in advance.

[Kevin D]

Rotel NA has a very limited supply left of the Keypads. Looks they are discontinuing them. It's just an IR repeating system and Rotel NA said there are several third-party companies that have keypads that will work.

Kevin D.

[Linki]

I guess it depends where you are, but I am 100% sure you can buy it in Europe. Have you tried contacting ROTEL about it. I am sure they can tell you where you should be able to buy it.

And as a reply to Kevin, I don't think they are discontinuing them as they kept this feature on all the 15 series AV products...

[Ivan]

Thank you for the responses.

> It's just an IR repeating system and Rotel NA said there are several third-party companies that have keypads that will work.

I tried looking for something similar but got a bit lost (e.g. Xantech IR stuff seems to be close, but it is more installers oriented; also there are lots of prprietary systems). Does anyone use Rotel gear in multiroom setup? If yes, how do you control it remotely?

> I guess it depends where you are, but I am 100% sure you can buy it in Europe. Have you tried contacting ROTEL about it. I am sure they can tell you where you should be able to buy it.

I took a word of my dealer. Just tried asking Rotel directly, let's see what they say. Still I haven't found anything in internet (neither in some store nor on eBay). It would be great if you share a link.

[Kevin D]

I guess it depends where you are, but I am 100% sure you can buy it in Europe. Have you tried contacting ROTEL about it. I am sure they can tell you where you should be able to buy it.

And as a reply to Kevin, I don't think they are discontinuing them as they kept this feature on all the 15 series AV products...

Per the email:

Dear Kevin,

This is to inform you that we are nearing the end of our inventory on the Rotel KP-200 keypad. We will no longer offer a keypad in the Rotel line, but our multi-zone units are compatible with a wide variety of 3rd party keypads.

Kevin D.