Iano Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) ITEM SOLD VIA OTHER MEANS - THANK YOU Item: Rotel RA-971 MkII Stereo Integrated Amplifier I am the sole original owner of this piece, and purchased it new from Stereo Supplies Brisbane in 2002. Since then its been cherished and looked after like my own child. 2 x 60W per channel into 8 ohms @ 0.03% THD Rotel does not state power into 4 ohms, but it's easily double. I've ran it with Dynaudio 4 ohm standmounts and it drives them easily No phono stage but heaps of inputs and 2 tape loops 1x set of pre-outs suitable for active subwoofer or add on power amp Location: Brisbane Price: $350 firm Item Condition: 9/10 The amplifier has lived on a very sturdy hifi support its entire life, plugged into a Thor filtered and surge protected power board. Cosmetically it's almost perfect apart from 2 tiny marks on the very top, barely noticable. Reason for selling: I finally upgraded to a pre/power combo Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Will post at buyers expense Extra Info: In the 15 years I've owned the amp, it's been serviced twice by AV Digitech (Brisbane Rotel service agent). Firstly for a blown fuse in 2006 and only recently for another fuse + some transistors. Each time AVD conduct work, the amplifier is fully cleaned inside and out. Subsequently, the volume pot and all switches work flawlessly, there's not a speck of dust anywhere inside. I challenge you to find one. It produces a warm (but not lush), gutsy dynamic sound and is simply a joy to hear. This was one of the last amps Rotel made in the classic 90s slabby black/austere casing, and it's a gem. Rated 5 stars by What Hi*Fi and highly praised by a lot of other press. These are now very rare, I'd say mine is the only one for sale in Australia, and the only one you're likely to find in this type of condition. A review by Australian Hi*Fi can be found here: http://www.rotel.com/sites/default/files/RA-971 MKII Australianhi.pdf I also have the original owners manual I'd love this to go to a good home and be enjoyed for another 15 years. It's a superb affordable integrated - Rotel just don't make them like this anymore. Pictures: Edited September 11, 2016 by Iano
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