Wondering if powering the B&W 685 speakers with the Rotel RMB-1077 Amp is overkill?
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Not at all! You would be amazed at what a speaker like the 685 will do with an amp like that.
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That is a great combination. Go for it. :TComment
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If you are think of upgrading later I would go for Classé CA-2100Originally posted by N2siastFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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The OP is considering a 7 channel amp and you recomend a 2 channel amp? :huh:Originally posted by wettouComment
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IMO you really can't go too overkill with an amplifier. (Can if you are going to put a couple of 2kw monoblocks on a 10 Watt Speaker but anyway.)-JoeComment
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IMHO: Amplifiers are the most over-estimated component in the whole chain ...Originally posted by joetamaComment
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Agreed.Originally posted by cug
To the original poster, the 1077 should sound great with b&w 685's.- Mike
Main System:
B&W 802D, HTM2D, SCMS
Classé SSP-800, CA-2200, CA-5100Comment
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I guess that is where opinion differs.Originally posted by cug
I've always been of the opinion that it might not make a HUGE difference. But, the amplifier does make a difference, in my opinion of course. :T-JoeComment
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As different amplifiers have different frequency response behaviour and different impedance behaviour and different power resources, they sure make a difference. But this difference is normally so small that you won't notice it without doing direct AB/X. And even then the results are often challenging.Originally posted by joetama
Most people can't hear a difference between a 50W Denon integrated and a 600W Electrocompaniet Nemo as long as the Denon is not in clipping. And even hearing a difference is far away from deciding which one is actually "better sounding" as this is totally a matter of taste.
So, it is still my opinion (and always was): as long as your amplifier is electrically sufficient for your speakers and listening levels, AND it has a frequency response within the "normal" for up-to-date solid state amplifiers, you can't go really wrong with any amp.
The most challenging might be the "electrically sufficient" part if you want to drive some crazy JBL arrays or 802D, but for most speakers, there is no issue at all. And no, B&W are normally NOT hard to drive - with some exceptions. That's only the audiophile excuse to buy more expensive gear.Comment
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Hey Guys..
First, please bear with me if I forget any pertinent details or sound completely ignorant (first surround system and first ever post on a chat board)
After much “lurking” on this board and researching manufacturer’s specifications and prices I am (at this...08 March 2005, 21:16 Tuesday -
Folks,
I have recently purchased a Rotel and B&W system and have been having problems with the Rotel RB-1080 power amp. The RB-1080 keeps blowing fuses.
My system consists of
o B&W 703
o Rotel RC-1090 pre-amp
o Rotel RB-1080 power-amp.... -
What Amp to use with with N803 & N804???
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I am 50%-50% Music listner of all types of Music and an avid HT fan so I have upgraded from B&W 703 front,704 rear and now since one week NEW... -
Within the past week, I’ve been able to mix, match and compare the following. Benchmark DAC1, Rotel RCD-1072 using Nordost Red Dawn I/C’s (balanced) and Cat Cables Kingcats RCA’s and Audioquest King Cobra RCA’s.
The Rotel and King Cobra’s I’ve had for a while, the others are... -
The Rotel RMB 1075 is replacing my Parasound HCA 85A, which pumps 85 *5. I was happy with my setup but wanted an additional amp to drive my back surround. I originally wanted to get a two channel Parasound so everything would match. When I went to one of my local Parasound dealers, the sales guy stated...29 August 2003, 23:07 Friday
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