Swapping Rotel RCD971 to Luxman D500xs..wise move?

Why trade a good cd player for an older unit that is not only going to cost you more money, it may not sound as good or be reliable and you admit you are more into Vinyl....why not save money and spend it on music (what a novel idea!)

Thanks Elizabeth - Yes, I do agree.I'll get a chance to listen to the Luxman over the weekend but we're talking about listening to cds in a store that doesn't have the same conditions as home. I had to do the same with the Rotel or rather I bought it based on recommendations. User recommendations is one thing that I can't find about that particular luxman. BUT I admit the 'eye candy' factor had a definite overwhelming influence..and that can cause irrational thinking regarding purchasing decisions. I suppose the extra money that would have been spent can be put to better use elsewhere..

- Chadnliz - thanks, I've been on a vinyl buying frenzy over the past few months which oddly enough made me feel slighty guilty about leaving all my cds stacked on the shelf and having the Rotel look redundant..so my attempt to rejuvenate my cd collection was to make a side-ways move on cd players.
I feel I've gone full circle in terms of format dating back from the 80's as a kid until now.
vinyl & cassettes - CD - minidisc - pc wavs - vinyl.

anyway, thanks guys for the sensible advice.