The Best! Rotel RX-1203 Stereo Receiver. Vintage 2 Channel Audio Repair Restoration Testing. Part 3

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In this segment I continue the restoration, repair, and testing of my Rotel RX-1203 stereo receiver. This receiver was produced in 1977 during the time that many consider the golden age for 2 channel audio equipment. Maybe one of the most beautiful silver faced receivers ever made. This vintage audio receiver produces 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms which is more then enough power for most ears and speakers.
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@josegallardos4265 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Rotel RX-2002 at a yard sale for $75 dls, it works perfectly and is in a very good cosmetic condition, sounds incredible!!!!!

@craigm.9070 3 жыл бұрын

Great save and troubleshooting on this jewel! A top shelf receiver from the glory days!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. She is a looker!

@LesGrossman69 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out beautifully, hardly a blemish on that beast.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes the RX-1203 looks good. I've got her hooked up and I'm listening. Sounds just as good as she looks.

@LesGrossman69 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict What sort of speaker setup do you have going with it?

@Doker88 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you share all your knowledge and experience working on this old rotel! Very helpful for a beginner like myself with my old Rotel RX-803 that has some issues. Thanks!

@GeorgeEI7KO 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job man. Regards from Ireland

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Cheers from the USA!

@tonyclark6235 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I spent some time refinishing all the covers on my gear in a 2K Black pearl. I also took the grab handles off and refinished them in a Xirallic silver to “mimic” the chrome effect... as you say good enough now for another 40 years...again great video..👍👍👍

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Man, your gear must look great! Painting is a difficult process to do right, no matter the surface.

@donaldwilliamson4150 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for bringing the past back to life I got to hear the old big amps McIntosh Pioneer Sansui the Marantz in the Rotel Escape me but thank you for bringing it on screen makes my day

@rhinsen 2 жыл бұрын

Love your passion for vintage audio, thanks for sharing.

@russfelger Жыл бұрын

Great video, Chris! Extremely helpful was the filter capacitor selection section. Recently changed them out on a Sony STR V5, and finding exact sized replacements was an issue. DK and Mouser were both out. And Sony used a solid copper bus bar to join them. Mounting them entailed joining them loosely then mounting them to the chassis. Luckily, the size was appropriate. If you get a chance to pick up a Sony in the STR V series, (5,6,7), I highly recommend it, but, be warned, they are heavily built. As far as the Rotel, nice kit, kinda higher end in the day, so not many available in my rural area. These days, they are very sought after though. Very clear, accurate and detailed sound to them. And Rotel seemed to pay more attention to the build details than others did. Again, great video, and thanks! 👍🏼

@BTom16 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good, Billy Ray! Great work!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JD-lk7im 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you removed them horrible harsh LED's, with lovely incandescent lamps. I have heard some LED's driver circuits generating noise on the preamp. Good job BTW. Thanks.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this RX-1230 lights up nicely now. Thanks a lot for sharing and for watching.

@JasonLeaman 3 жыл бұрын

Good Video sir! I see you have some Nice Siglent gear like my self :P Keep up these videos i sure enjoy them !

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, the Siglent gear has served me well. Pretty good stuff for the money. Thanks so much for watching!

@scottwhite2757 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Really liked this upload beautiful beast of a receiver..

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@gime3steps 3 жыл бұрын

Great video too, that Rotel unit is awesome!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@collinwood60 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome restoration! As good if not better than new. Your videos are fascinating and have relit the fire I had for stereo equipment from the 60’s through the 80’s. I’ve dug out my mid 80’s Carver MXR-130 receiver and have found a local tech/restorer for a full “check up”. I just hope he’s as diligent as you Chris. I hope to be able to do this myself at some point. Thanks for the videos.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words. I have a few Carver pieces in my collection and I love them. Enjoy that receiver!

@VinylTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

Watched all 3 videos and subscribed. Would love to have the courage/skill to do what you do. Thanks for the videos.

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! It's not that difficult most of the time. It just takes experience.

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video ! Those rotel seperates vintage 5000 series are amazing but very exspensive

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you as always for watching. I've never seen a 5000 series but I'd love to come upon one.

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict Thanks for the reply i meant to text The sansui BA 5000 power amp 😃 . Love your channel !! Once I have a quick review on me channel of the Sansui G8000 , during this video review i was going to reccomend your channel to me subscribers and viewers thanks again ! 😃

@Winternightdejavu 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like changing everything from original, even i don't like LED. I think we should preserve originality as much as we can, I like 100% original! I have this machine too and it still waiting for restoration and I do as best as can!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I definitely like the original lighting with this RX-1203.

@Winternightdejavu 3 жыл бұрын

@@vintageaudioaddict we have the same heart beat rate, you are doing great job!👍

@j.t.cooper2963 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. 👍🏻😎

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@gime3steps 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, haven't seen anything new, waiting patiently hope all is well with you my friend.

@axxxxman 3 жыл бұрын

Please come back soon.

@louf7178 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the Mothers polish. There might be coatings on those faceplates, so carefully clean; you might want to wax after that for oxidation protection.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@rafaelalmonte8212 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, love all your videos; well it might be because I'm also into the vintage stereo units. Wish to see you someday go over an ONKYO M504 __ 506 __ 508. Also over --for me-- the most beautiful receiver, the: TELEFUNKEN TR 500 ...Thank you

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have a Onkyo 504. Hopefully someday I can get a video done.

@waynekulinski2316 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering, are you going to put out more videos? I really enjoy them. Because of you I have taken on a recap of my Carver ct-17. Probably not the best first attempt as there are hundreds of caps...lol. I also have 2 tfm-35's to do , a bryston 4b, Carver silver amazings, among some Hafler amps, Akai r2r and others. Yes, I'm an addict as well. Do you ever recap speaker crossovers? I'm also in your neck of the woods, Spring Hill, Fl. Love the vintage audio, got started when I was about 10 years old, and by 13 saved to get a Pioneer sx-3800. Things just escalated from there. Lol.

@reybarrera6544 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you. I’m wondering if you could comment on the Sound Technology 3200a that you use. Do you like it? Any experience with the HP 8903b and if so, how it compares to the ST? Thank you for all that you share...

@thebiomatrix 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of these beasts and its very well built. Recently the headphone socket has stopped working. Any pointers would be good. I am recovering from a severe stroke, so I am limited on much that I can do. But who knows, there may be a known fault with the headphone socket. Great set of videos, thanks for posting.

@vintageaudioaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Sorry about your illness. If it's just the headphone jack I'd think there's a good chance that it is the jack itself somehow causing you an issue.

@bobkrueger194 3 жыл бұрын

Good Grief Chris, does this collection ever end? 😉 I never see any of these unicorns show up for sale locally!

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

LOL. My other half is wishing for an end! Just kidding, she is very understanding. I got this RX-1203 from a guy I purchase/trade with from time to time. You don't see this older Rotel gear in my area either.

@keenedgedesigns Жыл бұрын

I thought we were going to hear it!

@vintageaudioaddict Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that but thanks for watching.

@charlesrutledge647 3 жыл бұрын

LIKE THE T-SHIRT.

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have to give my other half credit for that.

@hegonefishing9122 3 жыл бұрын

Same exact display/meters on my old 78 panasonic RA 6700 or 6800

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@gime3steps 3 жыл бұрын

What works best Chris to remove scratches from some of the face lens dial covers, recommendations?

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I don't know. I guess I've never had a lens cover that was really scratched up. So I'm not sure what you would do.

@gime3steps 3 жыл бұрын

I'll try some plastic polish, previously tried some but never got the results I wanted. Thanks!

@DramaAlert 3 жыл бұрын

Hello , I would like to hire you to help me with my system. Not sure how to contact you other than leaving a comment .

@louf7178 3 жыл бұрын

Could you direct me in the general direction...my receiver right channel sounds like a humming, popping, AM radio station off tune (or a Telsa coil). I took out the R- power transistors and checked them with DMM diode mode - seemed functional (first time doing this). Put it together, hooked up a speaker and burned the speaker up 😤. I believe low impedance initially wrecked the receiver; now that it's half way damaged, it's blowing speakers. I would appreciate the help. Kenwood KR-3090

@vintageaudioaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I'm so sorry about your problem. It's difficult to troubleshoot an issue like this via the internet but first don't hook up another pair of speakers to it. I'm sure you know that but I'm saying it anyway. Check the DC offset at the speaker outputs with a digital multimeter. If it blew your speakers there is a good chance there are several volts DC at the speaker outputs. The should be just a few millivolts. After that it's tracing the issue back with a schematic.