Frusturation is mounting and I'm now looking to buy an R or RX. What's different

[DragonmasterDan]

The frustration with using US Turbo Duos for playing CDs has been mounting due to constant failures. At this point I'm ready to buy a Duo R or RX by the end of the year. The question I have for everyone here is, what are the main differences between the R and RX. And how much more reliable are they?

Thanks!

[Frank_fjs]

No significant differences aside from minor cosmetics and the RX being bundled with a 6 button control pad.

[Gogan]

What he said

[DragonmasterDan]

No significant differences aside from minor cosmetics and the RX being bundled with a 6 button control pad.

How big is the reliability difference between the R and RX and the standard Duo. I've heard it's substantial, but I'm still kind of curious.

[Tatsujin]

same thing.

since the RX is bit younger, there are chances for a longer life. but this is pure speculation and it is probably much more important of how its pre-owner took care about etc.

[Duo_R]

What are the cosmetic differences? Also is an RX indicated by a model code? I always thought the controller packed in was the only difference.

[Necromancer]

What are the cosmetic differences?

The label is different and is in a different location (top left on the RX, bottom middle on the R), and the RX has a purplish eject button instead of the R's matching button.

Also is an RX indicated by a model code?

The RX is a PCE-DUORX; the R is a PI-TG10.

I always thought the controller packed in was the only difference.

It's the only difference that really matters. 

[Duo_R]

Hmm wonder if anything is different under the hood. Awesome thanks for letting me know.    

[Arkhan]

the R is whiteish and the RX is grayish



see?  The RX pad matches the RX, but its in front of a Duo-R thats slightly yellowed due to the lighting of the room mostly... but you can tell its more white than gray

[SignOfZeta]

Under the hood they are the same. They came out at almost the same time (they advertised, sometimes, both in the same ad). The only real difference is the pad.

[DragonmasterDan]

What would be a reasonable price range for me to look at for a Duo R or RX plus cables?

[Senshi]

I wouldn't pay much more than $200. I got one with the RGB scart mod off ebay for $220.

[Duo_R]

You can score a Duo-R for under $200 pretty easy if patient. I would bite quickly if the price gets to $150-160 shipped (even if RGB modded).

I wouldn't pay much more than $200. I got one with the RGB scart mod off ebay for $220.

[DragonmasterDan]

You can score a Duo-R for under $200 pretty easy if patient. I would bite quickly if the price gets to $150-160 shipped (even if RGB modded).

I've seen a few under 200.00 shipped. I will probably go with that.

[geise]

Well what's actually wrong with the US Duo you have?  Is it having reading issues?  You can just put in a new lens for dirt cheap.  If you do want to just replace it go with an RX for reasons Tats stated of probably having a longer life.  They definitely shouldn't suffer from the sound caps drying out like on my US duo.  I was crazy and just fixed mine though.  Again if it is just a cd reading issue I'd try a new lens, before forking out the money on a new system.