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Rotel CD14MKII
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The CD14MKII is a CD player from Rotel, sharing the CD11MKII's chassis dimensions with a strong signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable distortion. The CD14MKII brings Rotel's considered engineering to disc-based digital source playback.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response for CD spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the CD11MKII. Input impedance is 100 ohms single-ended. Dynamic range for CD exceeds 99dB, matching the CD11MKII. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds a strong 118dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at a near-immeasurable 0.0035%. At 430 x 98 x 314mm and 6.51kg, the CD14MKII shares the CD11MKII's chassis dimensions with a modest increase in mass.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean CD playback reflecting the strong over-118dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.0035% distortion figure, representing exceptional value at this accessible price tier.

Pairing

Rotel's own amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.

Alternatives

Rotel's own RCD-1572MKII offers a more accomplished alternative within the same broader digital source catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    CD14MKII

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    N/A

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    20 000

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    100

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    >99

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    >118

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    0.0035

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    430 × 98 × 314

  • Weight (kg)

    6.51

  • Official link

    https://rotel.com/product/cd14mkii

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