Rotel RB-970BX

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Rotel RB-970BX Nov 13, 2021 13:07:54 GMT

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Post by gninnam on Nov 13, 2021 13:07:54 GMT

Found this in the back of the garage - a Rotel RB-970BX

Reason it was in the back of the garage is due to some resistors blowing - I think it is beyond repair

Could use the case and maybe the transformer?

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For those who are interested

Main System:
Highly modified Michell Orbe with SME V arm and Denon DL103M (FGS) cart, Firebottle OTP MKII
Technics SP-10 in Obsidian plinth with AT1010 PMAC v8b arm and Goldring Elite MC cartridge, BB3
Leak Lenco GL75 with Ortofon OM10 cartridge
Raspberry PI with R-2R DAC and 7inch touch screen running Volumio 3.0
Marantz CD50SE
Technics RS-BX404 Cassette Deck
Audiolab 8000A (1985 model)
Reiver Jenna full height speakers

Bigman80 Grandmaster AA Founding Member & Bigbottle Audio Creator Posts: 16,088	Rotel RB-970BX Nov 13, 2021 13:45:25 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 13:45:25 GMT I've got a DIY amplifier here that's needed a box for ages....if you're gonna bin It, I'd happily take it off your hands.
	Analogue: Technics SP10 / PMAT1010 / Avalon OBX Preamp & Phonostage Digital: Kenwood 9010 CDT / Novafidelity X50D & Topping D70S Amp and speakers: Pimped Purifi & Arke Audio TG SEAS NEXTEL-2F Email: Bigbottleaudio@gmail.com

macca Stalwart Posts: 7,907	Rotel RB-970BX Nov 13, 2021 13:48:27 GMT Bigman80 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by macca on Nov 13, 2021 13:48:27 GMT I love the look of the old Rotels and the old Michi stuff.
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firebottle Audio Addict Posts: 1,702	Rotel RB-970BX Nov 13, 2021 14:54:40 GMT Bigman80 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firebottle on Nov 13, 2021 14:54:40 GMT That's not beyond repair, gis it here and I'll fix it. Love the mess of the blown resistor, looks like it had it with life.

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Rotel RB-970BX Nov 13, 2021 15:37:13 GMT

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Post by gninnam on Nov 13, 2021 15:37:13 GMT

Nov 13, 2021 14:54:40 GMT firebottle said:

That's not beyond repair, gis it here and I'll fix it.

Love the mess of the blown resistor, looks like it had it with life.

Sounds like a plan - will PM

For those who are interested

Main System:
Highly modified Michell Orbe with SME V arm and Denon DL103M (FGS) cart, Firebottle OTP MKII
Technics SP-10 in Obsidian plinth with AT1010 PMAC v8b arm and Goldring Elite MC cartridge, BB3
Leak Lenco GL75 with Ortofon OM10 cartridge
Raspberry PI with R-2R DAC and 7inch touch screen running Volumio 3.0
Marantz CD50SE
Technics RS-BX404 Cassette Deck
Audiolab 8000A (1985 model)
Reiver Jenna full height speakers

Post by gninnam on Nov 13, 2021 13:07:54 GMT

Post by Bigman80 on Nov 13, 2021 13:45:25 GMT

Post by macca on Nov 13, 2021 13:48:27 GMT

Post by firebottle on Nov 13, 2021 14:54:40 GMT

Post by gninnam on Nov 13, 2021 15:37:13 GMT