How is Rotel RCD-1520 CD player? Anyone owns one?

Hi Steve,

Your experience with both 1072 and current 1520 are very practical since you ever used one and are using 1520. Your point about the slot load drive is my concern too. I got the experience with Nakamichi Music Bank patented slot load drive which was very good, till the DVD machine broke down. So, I think both got similar quality. Thank you for your comment.

I have not heard the new 1520 but the Rega Apollo was better in every way to my 1072. Better imaging, soundstage, microdetail and sounded more musical and detailed in my A/B comparison.

I had just auditioned this 1520 player and the 15 series integrated amplifier today. This player is just like what Steve described couple days ago - there is no damage or scratch made as in or out of CD, eject CD out good enough, no touch to the data, smooth and solid. I asked the dealer, who said this CD player is just as good as its appearance, new design and quality sound. The only thing this player lacks is - balanced output. But, I think this player will be on my list.

I have heard the 1520. Own the 1072. I notice a little better from the 1520. A little better. Thing is I also own a Dac 1 Pre. With the 1072 and the Dac 1 Pre why buy another CDP till my 1072 dies? That last question is rhetorical folks!

Here is a review from the UK regarding the RCD-1520. It's a good review. My 1520 seems to have broken in more since I thought it was broken in. I am getting awesome detail and sound! Even my wife can hear the improvements! It's definitely better than the RCD-1070, which I owned for 5 years!

http://www.rotel.com/content/reviews/cd%20players/rcd-ra-1520.pdf