RDV-1050 DVD Player

[Raezzy]

Hi All
My first post BTW.

I am seriously considering buying an RDV-1050 DVD today - $999 Aus.
I will be using this player in a dual role - as a CD, as well as a DVD player.
DVD-a and SACD do not interest me, so i dont mind SACD not being an option on this player.
I would appreciate some advice from any owners out there, as reviews are scarce at this point in time.
Are they a good CD player?
Would the next model up in the range be a better choice, and worth the difference in price?
Any Aussies (in Melbourne) know any good rotel dealers?
Any other brands that are around the above price that anyone can recommend?
The DVD will be mated with:
Yamaha RX-V1
RMB-1095

All Suggestions/Comments/Advice greatly appreciated.
Rae

[kudeta]

Gday Rae,
Encel stereo in Richmond had the RDV-1060 on sale last week for $899AUD. Dont know if there are any left. Try Frankston Hi-fi, they have always been good to me. Encel is owned by the same owner as International Dynamics the Australian agent for Rotel so they usually have good stock levels and good ability to bargain down the price. Good Luck

[Raezzy]

Thanks for the reply Kudeta

I have tracked one down, and paid a little less than $899 Aus.
Should be picking it up on Thursday.
I did try the other dealers you mentioned, but got the best price somewhere else.
From what i read, it should be a great little player

[kudeta]

Hi Rae,
Could I ask where you bought it from?
Cheers

[Raezzy]

I tracked down an RDV-1050 for $850 at Klapp Audio Visual in Windsor.
Should be in tomorrow - cant wait :-)
Rae