One of Iconic Engineer Ken Ishiwata's Final Designs Is a Lasting Homage to the Pursuit of Hi-Fi Sound: Rotel CD11 Tribute CD Player Provides Smooth, Detailed, Clear Performance

One of the final components that iconic audio engineer Ken Ishiwata helped create before his passing, the Rotel CD11 Tribute CD player honors his legacy by putting into practice the Japanese legend's pursuit of absorbing high-fidelity sound. Built to conform to Ishiwata's vision, CD11 Tribute uses a custom selection of specially tuned components to supply stellar clarity, broad dynamics, detailed acoustics, realistic soundstaging, and involving tonality from your discs. No wonder that it has won acclaim and awards throughout the audio press.

CD11 Tribute is far from the kind of typical model released by a company on a yearly or biannual basis to plug a hole in the lineup. It is old-school in that it was developed with a specific purpose; namely, to present listeners with an affordable option devised by the very engineer whose name is still synonymous with transparent, full-bodied CD playback. The very legend involved and connected with some of the most revered CD players ever made. Ishiwata and Rotel did not disappoint.

He and his engineering team oversaw an assortment of key changes to the CD11 Tribute power supply, DAC circuitry, and signal path – all of which are enhanced from those of its popular predecessor, CD11. For example, nine capacitors were swapped in the power stage alone; another eight got switched in the DAC section. Also onboard: Rotel's proven tray-loading disc mechanism, a Texas Instruments 24-bit/192kHz DAC, and balanced topology.

To further ensure quiet operation and intended transparency, the 12.7-pound CD11 Tribute arrives housed in a chassis afforded generous internal damping and advanced mechanical grounding. Resonance-resistant feet supply a stable base. RCA analog and coaxial digital outputs and a remote control complete a component true to Ishiwata's heritage.

Take CD11 Tribute for a risk-free test drive in your system with the security of our 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. If you want to know more or have any questions about this terrific player, just call a Music Direct audio consultant at 312-433-0200. 

"[The Rotel] Tribute pairing comes firmly recommended."
—Andrew Everard, Hi-Fi Choice, Recommended, 5-Star reviews for CD11 and A11 Tribute

"The CD11 Tribute and A11 Tribute set a high bar for Rotel products from now on, especially in value terms — they'll be a hard act to follow. They also sound slightly sweeter and more euphonic than you'd expect...clearly showing the Ishiwata influence... The result is an exceptionally able, affordable CD player/integrated amplifier combo that offers spectacular value for money, and has a charm of its very own."
—David Price, StereoNET, Applause Award

"In the end, I challenge you to find a better-sounding pair of components on which to anchor a good, entry-level music system. The Rotel A11 amplifier and CD11 disc player are an honor to their makers. Two very honest components that do a great job at their tasks. It doesn't get any better."
—Jeff Dorgay, TONEAudio

"[The A11 and CD11] duo is unmistakably created by people who love music."
—Hi-Fi News, Outstanding Product Review