Has anyone tried Earthquake cinenovaw/ B&W 803s or similar?

[stewfoo]

I currently run the rotel 1095 in my ht setup with my 803s and htm1s. Would earthquake cinenova be a downgrade? They look like crap. But, I keep hearing about them.

[jimmyp58]

There are a few members here at HT Guide that while really liking their Rotel 1095 mated with their B&W speakers have switched to the Grande 5 and found it to be an astonishing upgrade.

Jim

[rich0372]

Srewfoo I just got a cinenova grande5 from Jimmy58 I had a Rotel rb1080 2 channel thee difference I noticed in 2 channel music listening was the cinenova was more laid back and kind of nuetral where as the rotel is more forward I am working on a a/b test I will post my results when finished (I have Klipsch reference speakers not b&w)
if you decide to purchase a cinenova contact Jimmy58 at Next Level the prices are right and Jimmy is honest and professional Rich

[Aussie Geoff]

Stewfoo,

Try a post at Club B&W - we have a few happy members with the Earthquake and 800 series who could help...

Geoff

[sikoniko]

I have the cinnenova grande 5. I am currently using it with N804's. This time next week I will be using it with N802's.

My opinion is that the cinnenova grande 5 is the biggest, ugliest box that I dont know where to put.

now, that that is aside, It is an amazing sounding amp at a very good price and I highly recommend it over anything comparable or higher price. buy this amp and save some money to invest somewhere else in your system. the price/ quality outweighs anything in its class.

now, if you have something like 800D's, you should get classe omega monoblocks...

[springer49]

I am running the Earthquake 3 Channel with 803D's and the HTM3S and I am loving every minute of it. Plenty of tight bass and the diamond tweeters sound incredible. I know I may get criticized for using the HTM3S with the 803D's but I think it sounds phenominal in DVD-Audio and SACD. Hope that helps.

[Adz]

I have the CineNova 5 channel Amp which replaced my annoying Rotel 1095. Difference? Tons of friggin' power. And it sounds pretty darn good too! Talk to a rep at Next Level AV (a Forum sponsor).

[mitch57]

I have the CineNova 5 channel Amp which replaced my annoying Rotel 1095. Difference? Tons of friggin' power. And it sounds pretty darn good too! Talk to a rep at Next Level AV (a Forum sponsor).

What kind of problems were you having with your Rotel 1095?

[Andrew Pratt]

Likely ground loop hum as its not uncommon with the 1095.

[eddiem67]

Cinenova Grande 5 are awesome, and for $2150 you cant go wrong.

[Andrew Pratt]

There's also some sweet deals on the Cinenova's at the moment :yesnod:

[stewfoo]

But, are the Cinenovas BETTER than the rotel 1095????? Worth the change or not????

[jimmyp58]

Better is a tough thing to described in all honesty. For example, many folks lust to have a Bryston amp and feel it is an upgrade over a Rotel. Yet there are a host of Rotel owners that have compared Rotel amps to Bryston amps and feel Rotel's are better. The same can be said for speakers. There are a lot of folks that love Klipsch speakers. I loathe their sound but it really doesn't mean anything other than I don't like the sound of Klipsch speakers; doesn't mean they're bad nor does it mean that Klipsch speakers are better than anything else available.

It is always good, whenever possible, to do an a/b for yourself. While there are many folks that have found the CineNova amps 'better' than Rotel all it means is for 'them' it is better. I'd try to take in a listen for yourself to compare the two.

[eddiem67]

Better as in quality? I mean both are made in china, I know the Earthquakes stay very cool, but they are HUGE! I run it with my Bryston and they blend very well together, you can run em down to 2 ohm loads which is a definite plus if you can find a speaker that runs at that impedance. If you in the bay area you are more than welcome to come listen to them. I have a set of klipsch KLF30's, Canton Ventos, Onix RS250MKII, and Reference 3's to listen to (I have an understanding wife that knows I am a sick person).

[kgt]

Srewfoo I just got a cinenova grande5 from Jimmy58 I had a Rotel rb1080 2 channel thee difference I noticed in 2 channel music listening was the cinenova was more laid back and kind of nuetral where as the rotel is more forward I am working on a a/b test I will post my results when finished (I have Klipsch reference speakers not b&w)
if you decide to purchase a cinenova contact Jimmy58 at Next Level the prices are right and Jimmy is honest and professional Rich

How can I get in touch with Jimmy58 from Next Level?

Thanks

[Chris D]

Ummm... I think that's Jim Piscatello, who passed away about 3 months ago or so. Very sad.