Rotel RCD-951 HDCD CD Player — Coax Out, Remote

Rotel RCD-951 HDCD CD Player — Coax Out, Remote Included

The Rotel RCD-951 is a highly regarded audiophile CD player from 1998–2000 that remains a benchmark of musical performance at its price point — built around a Burr-Brown PCM69AP 18-bit DAC with 8x oversampling and full HDCD decoding, delivering a smooth, detailed, and refined presentation that earned widespread critical praise upon its release.

At the heart of the RCD-951 is Rotel’s “Balanced Design” philosophy — a holistic approach to circuit layout, component selection, and power supply design that prioritizes musicality and sonic transparency above all else. The Burr-Brown PCM69AP DAC feeds a high-quality analogue output stage built around Burr-Brown OPA2604 FET-input dual op-amps, a premium choice that contributes to the RCD-951’s notably smooth, grain-free high-frequency character. The Pacific Microsonics PMD100 digital filter/decoder provides automatic HDCD decoding — when an HDCD-encoded disc is detected, the player automatically engages the extended decode path, unlocking the additional dynamic range and resolution embedded in HDCD recordings without any user intervention.

The coaxial digital output allows the RCD-951 to serve double duty as a high-quality transport for an external DAC, making it a flexible component that can grow with your system. The KSS-213C laser mechanism — one of the most widely used and reliable CD laser assemblies ever produced — provides stable, accurate disc reading and is readily serviceable should the need ever arise.

TNT-Audio’s review praised the RCD-951 as “a smoother performer, offering more finesse and better overall balance” than the competing Marantz CD6000 OSE — high praise given that the Marantz was itself a well-regarded player.

This unit has undergone our Level One service and testing which should ensure many more years of reliable performance ahead. It is in good cosmetic condition in the classic Rotel black finish and comes with the original Rotel remote control.

Type: Stereo CD player with HDCD decoding

DAC: Burr-Brown PCM69AP, 18-bit, 8x oversampling

Digital Filter/Decoder: Pacific Microsonics PMD100 (HDCD compatible)

Output Stage: Burr-Brown OPA2604 FET-input dual op-amps

CD Mechanism: KSS-213C

Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB

Dynamic Range: 100 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%

Channel Separation: >100 dB (1 kHz)

Max Audio Line Output: 2V RMS

Digital Output: Coaxial (75Ω, 0.5V p-p)

Disc Formats: CD, HDCD

Finish: Black

Included: Original Rotel remote control

Year: 1998–2000

Dimensions: (W x H x D) 17.3″ x 2.8″ x 12.4″ (440 x 72 x 316 mm)
Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)

An audiophile CD player with Burr-Brown DAC, HDCD decoding, and coaxial digital output — freshly serviced and complete with the original remote. Ready to deliver the refined, musical performance that has made the RCD-951 a favourite among discerning listeners for over two decades. Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and perpetual trade-back policy — shop with complete confidence.