Hi -
I must say that I am extremely excited to find your forum on the web. I am looking forward to becoming a part of your community and thank you in advance for your time to reply.
I have been a long time devotee of Rotel recievers and B&W speakers. I have had the Rotel 900 seeries reciever as well as currently have a RSX-1056. We recently purchased a house and now I have the space and freedom to employ a system of great porportions!
I have chosen the B&W 802's as my front speakers for a 5.1 chanel system. I am addicted to my 2 channel stereo sound and can't believe the clarity and warmth these B&W speakers offer. I auditioned the 802's with the Rotel RMB-1095 and the 1068 processor.
My dealer suggests that if I am willig to spend the money, that the 802's will benifit from making the jump to the 1098 processor. Not being able to audition the 1098 makes me a little sad, but from what i've read here and other places on the net, I shouldn't be dissapointed with either one.
For those who have heard both processors, if I am decided on the 802's then which processor would you buy?
I know this is the Parasound Club, and I am probably in the right place, but how do you guys feel about Parasound gear overall compared to Rotel? I was at a different dealer yesterday and heard the Parasound Halo C2 processor and A51 amp through the 802's and thought the sound was tight, clear and warm. This dealer did not carry Rotel so I was unable to compare the two companies at the same time.
Why would you suggest Parasound over Rotel - I know that the 802's will do whatever I want....but is the Parasound gear better for truly digital 5.1 soundtracks and movies? Is the Rotel gear more suited for cd audio stereo sound?
And very important question for me - if you had to split up the C2 & A51 dur to cost, which would you NEED to have in your system the amp or processof for the 802's? I am considering going with the Parasound processor and the Rotel 1095 amp - would you do this or reverse it? Which Parasound product will make the most difference in the sound the amp or the processor?
I appreciate your insight and thank you for your response!
Best regards,
asg
PS- sorry my post is so long :-)
I must say that I am extremely excited to find your forum on the web. I am looking forward to becoming a part of your community and thank you in advance for your time to reply.
I have been a long time devotee of Rotel recievers and B&W speakers. I have had the Rotel 900 seeries reciever as well as currently have a RSX-1056. We recently purchased a house and now I have the space and freedom to employ a system of great porportions!
I have chosen the B&W 802's as my front speakers for a 5.1 chanel system. I am addicted to my 2 channel stereo sound and can't believe the clarity and warmth these B&W speakers offer. I auditioned the 802's with the Rotel RMB-1095 and the 1068 processor.
My dealer suggests that if I am willig to spend the money, that the 802's will benifit from making the jump to the 1098 processor. Not being able to audition the 1098 makes me a little sad, but from what i've read here and other places on the net, I shouldn't be dissapointed with either one.
For those who have heard both processors, if I am decided on the 802's then which processor would you buy?
I know this is the Parasound Club, and I am probably in the right place, but how do you guys feel about Parasound gear overall compared to Rotel? I was at a different dealer yesterday and heard the Parasound Halo C2 processor and A51 amp through the 802's and thought the sound was tight, clear and warm. This dealer did not carry Rotel so I was unable to compare the two companies at the same time.
Why would you suggest Parasound over Rotel - I know that the 802's will do whatever I want....but is the Parasound gear better for truly digital 5.1 soundtracks and movies? Is the Rotel gear more suited for cd audio stereo sound?
And very important question for me - if you had to split up the C2 & A51 dur to cost, which would you NEED to have in your system the amp or processof for the 802's? I am considering going with the Parasound processor and the Rotel 1095 amp - would you do this or reverse it? Which Parasound product will make the most difference in the sound the amp or the processor?
I appreciate your insight and thank you for your response!
Best regards,
asg
PS- sorry my post is so long :-)
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