What makes the 1080 better than the 1095?

[Orange Peel]

Why would the 1080 be a better amp for 2 channel when the 1095 has the same output as the 1080? Does it have different inside components?

The reason I ask is that if I use the 1095 right now in 2 channel mode for music, would the 1080 sound better in the same setup?

[Azeke]

This is really is considered a personal preference, there are some who have debated this very issue check out this thread here .

I like the sound of my RB-1080 as opposed to my RMB-1095 running my mains and surrounds, providing a dedicated amp for my front channel duties.

However the bottom line is that it comes down to what your ears prefer, and of course the disclaimer, your mileage may vary.

Hope this helps,

Azeke

[Bing Fung]

They are both good amps :T

[Aussie Geoff]

Hi,

If you are going 7.1 then the 1080 is a good match for the 1095 and will (for most people's ears) give a slightly better stereo sound than the 1095.... You will most nice the difference on pure stereo listening between the two, which is a revealing format of amplifier differences. Most people going 7.1 either get the 1080 for the fronts OR get the 1070 for one pair of the surrounds...

However if you want the Wow factor (you know "Wow that sounds way better") hen I suggest you consider the 1090 which is a serious amp indeed with its dual mono-block construction and massive current drive capabilities.

PS - If you are going to bi-amp at some stage in the future then the "voicing" between the RMB-1095 and RB-1080 is sufficiently different that you are better off staying within the same model and use two channels of the one amp on the same speaker)

Geoff