Bypassing RSP-1066 front channels for stereo improvement

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  • pbarata
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2003
    • 175

    Bypassing RSP-1066 front channels for stereo improvement

    I'm interested in improving stereo performance for a Rotel Combo build with RCD-1070 CD Player, RSP-1066 Surround pre-amp and 5 channel RMB-1075 power amplifier.

    I’m planning to use a passive amplifier and to bypass RSP-1066 for CD listening, using a device such CIAudio VPC-2 passive controller (http://www.ciaudio.com/vpc2.html) or CIAudio PCL-1 (http://www.ciaudio.com/plc1.html).

    I expect to find much a lower noise floor, more openness, transparency, accuracy and detail, and a wider soundstage, without distortion or congestion. Are my expectations set to high? ;x(

    I would like to hear any thoughts, experiences and advice about this idea?

    Which other passive controllers should I also consider?

    Thanks.
    Movies: Samsung LCD LE37A557, Rotel RSP-1066 & RMB-1075, Sony PS3, VdH D-102 Hybrid III interc, QED XT-350 & Supra Rondo 4x2,5 speaker cable, QED Qunex P75 coax, Monitor Audio Silver 5i/8i/10i speakers, REL Quake sub, QED Qunex SR-SW subwoofer cable, IXOS XHT458 HDMI, Supra LoRad, Isotek Mini Sub GII;
    Music: Rega Planar 3, Goldring 1042, Vincent PHO-8, Krell KAV-280cd, Krell KAV-400xi, B&W 703, Siltech SQ-28 Classic G5 (XLR), Siltech LS-68 Classic Mk2, Nordost Vishnu, QED Qonduit MDH6.
  • soundhound
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2004
    • 815

    #2
    pbarata,
    I don't know what speakers you are driving, but if it were me I would also add a seperate 2 channel power amp to the mix. I believe the 1075 to be one of Rotels best buys, but, for multi channel detail, not 2 channel.
    That passive pre looks like a pretty slick little unit.
    Giving the output end of it all a little breathing room will net you some of what you are after.
    This sounds like it could be the start of something........................

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    • JDH
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2004
      • 270

      #3
      I'm using the Rotel RSP-1066 in conjunction with a Benchmark DAC 1 and a NuForce P8 2ch pre-amp with HT bypass and dedicated 2ch poweramp, prevously a Rotel RB-1080 and now the Australian made Elektra Audio power amp.

      The NuForce P8 is an active 2ch pre-amp with minimal inputs but enough for my situation. In short the dedicated 2ch pre-amp sounds better and was worth upgrade to me with my HiFi/HT system. The rest of your setup will determine the level of improvement you will end up with.

      JDH

      Originally posted by pbarata
      I'm interested in improving stereo performance for a Rotel Combo build with RCD-1070 CD Player, RSP-1066 Surround pre-amp and 5 channel RMB-1075 power amplifier.

      I’m planning to use a passive amplifier and to bypass RSP-1066 for CD listening, using a device such CIAudio VPC-2 passive controller (http://www.ciaudio.com/vpc2.html) or CIAudio PCL-1 (http://www.ciaudio.com/plc1.html).

      I expect to find much a lower noise floor, more openness, transparency, accuracy and detail, and a wider soundstage, without distortion or congestion. Are my expectations set to high? ;x(

      I would like to hear any thoughts, experiences and advice about this idea?

      Which other passive controllers should I also consider?

      Thanks.
      Bits of HT & 2ch Stuff: Rotel, Pro-ject, Oppo, Bel Canto, Elektra Audio, Benchmark, Panasonic, DSPeaker, Epson, Slim Devices, Belkin, Philips Pronto, Harmony, URC, Sennheisser, AKG, HTPC under development, KEF, Whatmough, Definitive Technology & Pardigm Signiture speakers

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      • pbarata
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2003
        • 175

        #4
        I’ve just give a try with CIAudio VPC-2 and the results where a big surprise. h:

        Bypassing RSP-1066 with VPC-2, for CD listening, result in more openness, transparency, accuracy and detail, and a wide soundstage without any symptoms of distortion or congestion. I also felt that the noise floor suddenly become lower and the dynamics had increased, with good bass, really very good bass.

        RMB-1075 is driving Monitor Audio Silver 8i in front channels and VPC-2 was able to drive them both easily and with good accuracy. :T
        Movies: Samsung LCD LE37A557, Rotel RSP-1066 & RMB-1075, Sony PS3, VdH D-102 Hybrid III interc, QED XT-350 & Supra Rondo 4x2,5 speaker cable, QED Qunex P75 coax, Monitor Audio Silver 5i/8i/10i speakers, REL Quake sub, QED Qunex SR-SW subwoofer cable, IXOS XHT458 HDMI, Supra LoRad, Isotek Mini Sub GII;
        Music: Rega Planar 3, Goldring 1042, Vincent PHO-8, Krell KAV-280cd, Krell KAV-400xi, B&W 703, Siltech SQ-28 Classic G5 (XLR), Siltech LS-68 Classic Mk2, Nordost Vishnu, QED Qonduit MDH6.

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