A CD player from Rotel with a tray-loading mechanism, a Texas Instruments PCM5102A 32-bit/384kHz DAC, RCA analogue and coaxial digital outputs, a 12V trigger input and RS232. Available in Black or Silver.
Rotel says the CD11MKII furthers its 30+ year legacy of high performance, high value CD players. It plays compact discs only, using a proprietary Rotel disc transport.
Why you will love it
Heavy steel chassis and a smooth tray
Rotel says the heavy steel chassis supports a proprietary disc transport used exclusively for compact disc playback. The tray-loading mechanism, precise laser pickup and silent running motor controller are described as ensuring seamless playback of your CD collection.
A linear power supply provides isolated outputs to the CD motor control circuit and the critical audio circuits, Rotel says.


Texas Instruments 32-bit DAC
Digital to analogue conversion is handled by a Texas Instruments PCM5102A 32-bit/384kHz DAC feeding custom-tuned digital low pass filter circuits.
Rotel lists a signal-to-noise ratio above 125 dB (A-weighted), dynamic range above 99 dB and channel separation above 115 dB at 10 kHz.
Use it as a transport, or integrate it
The RCA analogue output connects to an amplifier. The coaxial digital output lets the CD11MKII work as a disc transport, feeding an outboard DAC. Rotel lists the digital output at 0.5 V peak to peak into 75 ohms.
A rear panel 12V trigger input and RS232 connector allow integration into larger systems. A front panel graphic display shows playback status and disc information including title and artist, and a remote control is included.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Have a CD collection and want a dedicated CD player
- Want analogue RCA output for an amplifier
- Want a coaxial digital output to use as a transport with an outboard DAC
- Want 12V trigger or RS232 control
Worth knowing
- It plays compact discs only. Rotel says the transport is exclusively for CDs
- It has coaxial digital output only, with no optical output and no digital inputs
- It has no streaming, Bluetooth or USB input
- Its amplifier needs a line level input
Build your system
The CD11MKII outputs analogue on RCA and digital on a coaxial socket.
- Streamer and amplifier: Connect to a Rotel amplifier such as the Rotel A12MKII or Rotel S14
- Other amplifiers: Compare stereo amplifiers
- Speakers: Add bookshelf speakers or floorstanding speakers
- More CD players: Browse CD players or the Rotel range
Specifications
Audio performance
| Total harmonic distortion + noise | 0.009% at 1 kHz |
|---|---|
| Intermodulation distortion | 0.009% at 1 kHz |
| Frequency response (+/-0.5 dB) | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Channel balance | +/-0.5 dB |
| Phase linearity | +/-0.5 degree |
| Channel separation | Above 115 dB at 10 kHz |
| S/N ratio (A-weighted) | Above 125 dB |
| Dynamic range | Above 99 dB |
| DAC | Texas Instruments PCM5102A 32-bit/384kHz |
Outputs
| Analogue output | 1 pair RCA, 470 ohms output impedance |
|---|---|
| Digital output | Coaxial, 0.5 V peak to peak, 75 ohms |
| Coaxial digital signal | SPDIF LPCM up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Control | 12V trigger input, RS232 |
Physical and power
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 98 x 314 mm |
|---|---|
| Front panel height | 80 mm |
| Net weight | 6.2 kg |
| Power consumption | 15 W |
| Standby power | Below 0.5 W |
Specifications from Rotel's CD11MKII product page (Asia-Pacific), information sheet and owner's manual, checked November 2026.
What is in the box
- Rotel CD11MKII CD player
- RR-D99 remote control with AAA batteries (per owner's manual)
- Power cord
Questions people ask
Can it play MP3 discs or other formats?
Rotel says the transport is exclusively for compact discs. It does not list MP3 or other file formats.
What outputs does it have?
One pair of RCA analogue outputs and one coaxial digital output.
Can I use it as a transport?
Yes. Rotel says the digital coaxial output allows the CD11MKII to be used as a disc transport.
Does it have a remote control?
Yes, an RR-D99 infrared remote is included per the owner's manual.
Can it be integrated into a control system?
Yes. It has a 12V trigger input and an RS232 connector.