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.
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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. -
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.
MattRegards,
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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.
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I recently bought a set of Totem speakers (Arros at the front, Mite-T at center, and Dreamcatchers for surrounds), all of which have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. I'm inclined to purchase the RSX 1055, however, I'm worried about the back panel's suggestion of an 8 ohm minimum for speakers. Does this... -
I guess I'd like to hear/learn advices/experiences from those who have gone this route.
That is, stick with the RSX1066, or exchange it for the RSX1055/RMB1075 combo? I bought it from Myer-Emco so I can do the exchange with no penalty.
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Hello all,
Have been lurking through various HT forums for some time but new to Club Rotel. I have learnt much and have improved my system greatly with the advice I've learnt. However, I am looking to upgrade within a limited budget, and a limited physical space and wish some advice.... -
My system ,so far, is :
Magnepan MC1 ...fronts and surrounds
Magnepan CC3....center channel
Music Hall CD25 24/96...cd player
Rel Srata 3 .....subwoofer
..now the thing is that I was close of buying a Rotel rsx1055 as a receiver,I went to my dealer... -
A question for the experts here. You folks have previously convinced me to look at purchasing a RSX1055 over a Denon AVR4802R.
In reviewing the Rotel RSX1055, I was curious of what I would gain if anything by getting a RSP1066/RMB0175 combo over the RSX1055/RMB1075 combo. Thanks in advance...
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