B&K or Rotel

[wca156]

I had previously decided on Rotel components but have had problems with the processor. I have been given the opportunity to replace the RSP 1068, RM 1075 and because I have two zones (outside speakers) a RM 1050. In place of these components I would get the B&K AVR 507 S2. My other components include:

Front B&W 803S
Centre B&W HTM3S
Rear B&W CCM 65
CD Rotel RCD 1072
DVD Sony (older)
XM Radio Polk Audio XRt12

I would appriciate any input I might get.

[wca156]

One more thing for this post, I am about 50% audio and 50% vidio. Thanks for the input.

[RenoReno2]

Tough choice, while I own a B&K ref 50 s2 and 125.7 s2 I've listened to Rotel and they are both really good. personally my opinion for surround go with B&K and for music go with Rotel. Since your 50/50 your best bet is to demo each piece with your equipment and see what you like better.

Best of Luck on your purchase

[Dmantis]

Agreed,
You can't go wrong with B&K or Rotel . I have owned both and like many different things about them.

Again the best way is to hear your speakers with both and decide that way. Also make sure the one you pick has the features you need/ want.

[Hoopofficial]

I too have had both. Rotel 1066 and currently the Ref 50. I prefer the Ref 50 hands down for HT and music. My 1066 was rather flat and lacked the punch that my B&K delivers. I hear that the 1066 was flawed so maybe they corrected the 1068.

[wca156]

Thanks for the input. I know that new components for all companies have failures, but after being bitten by the Rotel 1067 and reading some of the problems that others have had with this unit I opted for a change. However, I love the 1072 CD player. (The B&W 803S speakers, the 1072 and the 1067 in bypass mode makes Diana Krall - Live in Paris seem like she is in my house.)

I have ordered the B&K and will have it shortly. Although I haven't been able to read much on the AVR 507 S2 I have read reviews on the Ref 50. Other that the amplifier it is the same unit. I think that it has everything I need, and more. I'm confident that this is the correct choice for me.

[lvhung]

I too have had both. Rotel 1066 and currently the Ref 50. I prefer the Ref 50 hands down for HT and music. My 1066 was rather flat and lacked the punch that my B&K delivers. I hear that the 1066 was flawed so maybe they corrected the 1068.

Rotel 1066 quite abit of picky with the IC
when I changed the IC from Chord to Kimber it give the bass is quite ........
10 % ( not exactly) more increased in quantity
:B :T

[lvhung]

PS: choosing amplifier is hugely dependent on speakers

[Dmantis]

The ref50 and the avr507 share the same exact preamp to the T. There is nothing different. They build there receivers with the same exact care that goes into there seperates. I know this for a fact as I watched a preamp come out of a chassis and go right into a avr chassis.

I did a tour of B&K along with a training session in Buffalo NY. They care very much about there sound quality.

Good luck with your new purchase.

[Lex]

lvhung, this was not about interconnects, at all, this was a straight up component comparison. It is safe to assume that interconnect issues can come to light with any products for better or for worse, so your mention of specifics regarding Rotel here was not required or asked for as it is specific to your own system, not his.

If hoop official's personal experience was, the component change produced desired results using same cables, then that is his conclusion. You can't overcome that by now saying his cables were somehow inferior for the job by saying how great yours is with cable X, they were likely the same cables he used on both systems, so for his system, I for one trust his judgement.

[lvhung]

Appolozie me, Lex

From now on I will not talk to any detailed brand of any cables