Stereophile RB-1091 Review

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  • gianni
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2002
    • 524

    Stereophile RB-1091 Review

    The December issue has a review on the RB-1091. I'm sure some of you have read it by now. I'm curious to hear what those of you who have read it and heard the amp think of the review.
  • bigburner
    Super Senior Member
    • May 2005
    • 2649

    #2
    Hi gianni,

    I don't get Stereophile so are you able to tell us the key points from the review?

    Nigel.

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    • Joey_V
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2005
      • 436

      #3
      I have the Dec Stereophile... and I cant find the Rotel review anywhere in it.

      JOey
      Analog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
      Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
      System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)

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      • miner
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2005
        • 900

        #4
        Not in mine either.

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        • gianni
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2002
          • 524

          #5
          My apologies - make that the December edition of the absolute sound .

          Rather than keep you in suspense bigburner and at the risk of my not accurately conveying the reviewers opinions, I will offer up a few words describing the rb-1091 review for you to chew on until you can get your hands on a copy of the review. The reviewer used Magnepan 1.6's and Parasound JC-1's as a reference.

          In a nutshell the rb-1091 in his opinion:
          -possesed speed and clarity with a fast, tight and transparent sound.
          -bass was tight and controlled though not quite as good as some reference monoblocks.
          -good resolution on SACD material allowing identification of individual instruments within a brass section, rendition of brass was good.
          -overall smooth and neutral with a transparent silvery sound
          -sounded faster but lacked some heft compared to the JC-1's.
          -entry into 'high end' at very reasonable price.

          Unfortunately, other than saying that the soundstage was more precise but not quite as large as the JC-1's, he did not make much reference to soundstaging, depth etc....that makes me wonder.

          Time for a listen to these new amps, I don't put too much stock into reviews.

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          • voxy
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2005
            • 113

            #6
            Does the sound of 1091 and 1092 sound the same?

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            • Joey_V
              Senior Member
              • Jul 2005
              • 436

              #7
              Originally posted by gianni
              My apologies - make that the December edition of the absolute sound .
              Ooooh....

              Well, you're in luck as I've heard the 1091 and 1092 AND I have the Dec issue of TAS!

              I'll read it tonight... let you know tomorrow.

              Joey :T
              Analog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
              Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
              System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)

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              • Joey_V
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2005
                • 436

                #8
                Originally posted by voxy
                Does the sound of 1091 and 1092 sound the same?
                Pretty much. If you can hear the difference, you probably want to buy something other than Rotel anyway, or are just kidding yourself.
                Analog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
                Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
                System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)

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