Rotel RT-12 FM/DAB Tuner/Streamer Upgrade

Almost any Hi-Fi component can be upgraded to higher performance using our techniques and components. The two things go together – the know-how and the right component. Over the last 30 years, we have developed our knowledge of where the biggest problems lie and how to overcome them to unleash better performance from a given piece of equipment.


Launched in July 2012, the RT-12 is Rotel's answer to the demand for a integrated Tuner and Network player. Featuring a DAB/DAB+/FM radio tuner and network capabilities, the RT-12 can bring thousands of internet radio broadcasts into your life and it can play audio files stored on UPnP servers such as Windows computers.



If your computer is home to a library of music files and you have wondered about playing them over your hi-fi, the RT-12 was Rotel's answer. The RT-12 boasts digital to analogue conversion based on the Wolfson WM8740 DAC chip to ensure that each digital source retains every last drop of musical quality.

Our upgrades build on the strengths of this Tuner/Network player. Everything you love about the sound remains – it just gets so much better.


46 component upgrades/changes are made across the power supply, DAC module, analogue output section and system control PCB. Upgrades include Kimber Kap capacitors and Russ's favoured audio grade Panasonic capacitors which give a smooth and detailed sound.



The unit is completely disassembled to gain access to key areas of upgrade. Post upgrade, the Rotel is soak tested for 24 hours.


To clean up and give the power supply an upgrade SuperFuses, a Silencer mains filter are fitted. The mains input connection is upgraded with a superior 10A IEC socket and then Kimber TCX wiring from the socket to the transformer. You can also see that the customer opted for the additional ClarityMains and Mains Zapperator options.





For the majority of the capacitor changes, we use Russ's favoured Panasonic Audio Grade caps. Where possible, we will endeavour to use the superb Kimber Kaps.




If you don't have exactly the same model as listed above, but a very similar unit, then it's highly likely that the same or similar upgrades will apply. But we can't guarantee that until we have the unit here for inspection. Get in touch and let us know what you have.


Equipment upgrades are proving hugely popular. During peak times there may be a wait of several weeks before we can carry out the upgrade. So before we get your equipment here, it must be booked in so we can ensure a speedy turnaround of the upgrade. Once you have placed your order, we will contact you to arrange a suitable week and getting the equipment here.

In Person
For those of you who are local enough or if you fancy a trip to the lakes, you can drop off your equipment personally and then collect it when it’s complete or we can ship it back to you.

By Courier
We can arrange a courier collection of your equipment for an additional cost. We currently use UPS.
To make things easier, we can offer several collection options.

1. We can arrange a specific day for the courier to call and collect your equipment. Someone will need to be available all day at the collection address as we’re unable to arrange a time slot for collections.

2. Dropping off at a UPS Access Point. UPS use a network of local shops to deliver and collect parcels from and to. We can either post you a collection label or email you the label (you will need to print the label at home/work). Securely box up your equipment, affix the collection label to the outside of the box and take it to your preferred Access Point where you will be issued a receipt. UPS Access Points can be found here (link opens in a new window), simply enter you postcode to find your nearest one.

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Please note this is just an upgrade modification, it does not include the Rotel RT-12.