ROTEL Diamond Series

I do not own either unit but I'm very familiar with Rotel (worked for a dealer and owned a bunch of it). I would have zero issue with owning both of these because I like the sound, they're built very well and Rotel has a great bang for the buck type of performance. Their old RCD1072 cd player was compared to many others costing 3 times the price. We had done a A B comparison with an OPPO, Classe and an Integra universal players and that 1072 was on par or better than these 3. I'd also say their internal phono stage is pretty good as well. 

So if you're wanting to make the upgrade I'd suggest finding a dealer to hear it and possibly, if they'll let you, take it home to try on your speakers. 

The only Rotel I ever owned was a CDP. The drawer mechanism (slow) failed in 5 years and I glued a knob on the drawer for manual operation. Good luck with that. Top load only for me.

I’m a Rotel fan so I’m sure both components would be great. However, as both the amp and transport each contain a DAC I question whether they’re designed to go together. That, to me, would make one DAC redundant.

I would suggest the DT-600 is designed more to go with a separate amp/pre-amp combo that doesn’t already include a DAC. Although, as all of Rotel’s pre-amps and integrated amps appear to contain DAC’s, unless the DT-6000’s is noticeably better, I don’t understand why they included a DAC in it at all...

Rotel.  The name sounds like something I don't want.  Maybe a disease-causing microorganism?!

"I'm sorry, sir ... you've tested positive for Rotel.  It's gonna be a bumby road now that you have the Rotel."

Why can't northern europe figure this out?  electrocompaniet?  Don't get me started

I am presently writing a review of Rotel's DT-6000 DAC Transport and RA-6000 integrated

they are a VERY interesting pair

that's all I can say for now.

herb

I am presently writing a review of Rotel's DT-6000 DAC Transport and RA-6000 integrated

they are a VERY interesting pair

that's all I can say for now.

herb

Thanks everyone for the input. I did get the Rotel Diamond pair, and so far I'm loving them. Terrific detail, clear soundstage, musically engaging. @herbreichert, can't wait to read your review.