Rotel RSX1055 8 ohm only?

[hal]

The back panel of the unit indicates that speaker impedance should not be less than 8 ohms. I had high hopes of driving my KEF 104/2 speakers (nominal 4 ohms). Other Rotel units (e.g., the RB1050 power amp) drive these speakers effortlessly. I'd hate to have to consider the extra $$$ for the RSX1065 just for this reason -- the 1055 has more than enough power for the KEF's.

[shrtmn]

I was wondering the same thing and then noticed that Rotel has updated their FAQ on the 1055 to state that 4Ohm speakers are allowed:

http://www.rotel.com/support/faqs/faqs-rsx1055.htm

For the record, I'm considering the 1055 to power Totem Arro's that drop to 4 Ohms... or possibly the Sttaf's rated at 8ohms.

[Matt Sprouls]

I did some listening to Thiel 2.4, 1.6, and MCS1 all 4 ohms.

The 1055 did just fine, but I was not in any danger of ear damage either.

Matt

[Andrew Pratt]

Rotel's told me that the all their receivers and amplifiers will have no problems with a 4 ohm load and I've run my mains of it which are a rather difficult load but the 1055 didn't have any problem at all with them.