Similar to Rotel

[ninetynine]

Anyone know of any integrated amps that come close to the sound of a rotel at the same price range? I'm thinking between 600-800 US

[PewterTA]

hmm...I'm a little confused, you want something that sounds like Rotel, and is priced like Rotel...

To me it seems like you should look at Rotel.

[ninetynine]

well i was just wondering if there were any "competator" brands that are similar.

[RebelMan]

hmm...I'm a little confused, you want something that sounds like Rotel, and is priced like Rotel...

To me it seems like you should look at Rotel.

LOL, sorry this just sounded funny to me. It has a catchy ring to it. :lol:

[thyname]

Hey Jim, it looks like you're not happy with Rotel, and PewterTA yes, that was funny. Rotel was my first gear away from mass market electronics, and I feel that it is the last (at least for now), I am happy. I know that there can be better choices there, but hey!! isn't it so with everything in life??!!

[audioqueso]

Marantz. Lately I've ended up auditioning both brands and the difference in the sound (with B&W speakers) is very slim.

[will1066]

Maybe Cambridge Audio? Adcom?

[kirkj]

Adcom went thru some ups and downs in the last few years. I have a really old GFA-535II that's still going strong. I heard that they got bought out or taken over by ex-employees or something. I don't know what that means to the equipment itself. Even if the designs are the same, maybe the change in manufacturers could make a difference.

My wife and I listened to a Marantz SR8500 vs a Rotel RSX-1056 over some mid-range KEFs. I swear, I couldn't tell the difference. BUT, my wife said, "There's a big difference! The Marantz is a bit muddy in the middle." So there you go. Ask one person, get two different opinions. Heh heh heh

- Kirk.

[rhoffman000]

This is an extremely interesting and well written article. I think it could potentially help in your quest

http://www.touristfilms.com/images/Amp_Sound.pdf

[Rolex]

It depends on if you are looking in the used market or not. If you are, the Musical Fidelity A3, Audio Refinement Complete, and Creek 5350SE come to mind. All of which should easily be better than the Rotel.

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