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  • gsf
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2004
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    rotel rsp 976

    Putting a system together consisting of a rmp 1066 powering two pairs of
    Bohlender-Graebener ribbon speakers and center channel. Looking at a rsp 976 as pre/pro. Has anyone experienced the rsp 976? Are there any issues regarding the rsp 976? Would the rsp 976 be a match? I am also considering using the rmp 1066 in a biamped mode for the LF/RF/CC and having a small 2 ch amp for the rears. Any advice and/or comments would be appreciated.
    Thank you.
    gsf
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    • Andrew Pratt
      Ultra Senior Member
      • Aug 2000
      • 16478
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      The RSP976 had issues with locking onto the DTS signal and some had problems with a faulty centre channel. The one I had suffered from the DTS bug but apparently they fixed that shortly after I returned mine to the dealer. If you're getting a really good deal on it it might be worth looking at otherwise I might suggest a more modern alternative. Is home theater or audio more important to you?
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        • gsf
          Junior Member
          • Jul 2004
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          Home theater is the first choice.
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            • chanlon
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              • Sep 2003
              • 188
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              Hi,

              Stay away from the 976 - nightmare! Rotel's early venture into HT receiver's. I had 3 models that were full of issues such as bad EPROMS, overheating, loud hissing from channels, etc. In all fairness, the DTS algorithim was changed after early versions of this unit was released. Newer models addressed this shortcoming and fixed many of the quality control issues that were a result of parts losening during shipments.

              Listen to Andrew and go for a newer model.

              Chris
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                • Mark_C.
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                  • Jan 2003
                  • 386
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                  I feel I must stick up for the 976. I had one for 18 months before upgrading to the 1066, and it did a great job. In fact, I didn't want to sell it, but my wife liked the looks of the 1066 better and wanted DPLII (it didn't hurt that my dealer gave me a tremendous price). The 976 served me very well with nary a worry. It was a great introduction to Rotel.
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