Garn,
I have not heard these units so I cannot comment, but seeing that you are not getting replies here go my very humble 2 cents (of a yen??): I have a Rotel RCD-1072 and like it a lot. I've had it for 5 years without any isues whatsoever.
What's going to happen in years to come is a good question. Might we be listening to as many CDs as now? Maybe. Or maybe we go digital from hard drives, in which case maybe spending the same amount on a DAC is wiser, assuming you have a CD player with digital out to start with.
I know my answers don't answer your questions, but thought this might be better than getting nothing. I hope it helps...some.
Horacio
I have not heard these units so I cannot comment, but seeing that you are not getting replies here go my very humble 2 cents (of a yen??): I have a Rotel RCD-1072 and like it a lot. I've had it for 5 years without any isues whatsoever.
What's going to happen in years to come is a good question. Might we be listening to as many CDs as now? Maybe. Or maybe we go digital from hard drives, in which case maybe spending the same amount on a DAC is wiser, assuming you have a CD player with digital out to start with.
I know my answers don't answer your questions, but thought this might be better than getting nothing. I hope it helps...some.
Horacio