1056 & 1072 - new user questions

[201jamesg]

Hi all. I'm new to Rotel, and the Club. Putting new a/v system together. Comparing Yamaha 2500 to Denon 3805 until salesman suggested adding 1056 to the mix. Even wife heard the difference, so we went for it. Then I discovered the "popping/hissing" threads. Does anyone know how many units are affected? For the difference in sound quality, I guess I'll just keep fingers crossed that I don't have a problem, or that Rotel gets it fixed.

Looking next for source component. Didn't care about DVD-A or SACD, just great Redbook CD, great video (but with an eye to HD/Blu-Ray in a few years), and wife wanted a changer, if we could. Looking at Denon 3910 or Sony NC-555ES, but decided to go for 1072 as dedicated CD, with Panasonic S-97 for "interim" DVD and Sony CD-375 as inexpensive changer for wife.

Question on the 1072 though. I've read comments saying that it's great for jazz & classical, but not great (too "bright"(?)) for rock. I gotta admit, when I listened at the store, I left Crosby, Stills, etc., etc. at home. I am not a "music snob" however. I like it all, and I won't be happy if Miles and Bernstein sound great, while Mick sounds, well . . . less great. Is it really an either/or? Is there any "reasonable" modification to make it work for all styles?

In case it matters, I'll be playing through Paradigm Studio 40s v.3 in front, OnWall Mini Monitors in the rear, CC-370 center and Seismic 12 as the Sub (as you might guess, some of these choices were based on available space and wife's room design, but, as they say, "happy wife, happy life").

Anyway, glad to hear what anyone has to say, and happy to (soon) be part of the Club.

[audiofan]

I have rcd-1072. Recently, i have added Muscial Fidelity Tube Buffer X-10 V3 to my system. Now , the sound is awesome, wider soundstage . Rock music is not so bright.

Note that it also depends on the type of speakers, room acoustic, ..etc... If you have any dealer who carries Musical Fidelity near you, try to listen to the combo and decide for yourself. I heard that Music Hall CD-25 and Cambridge Audio 640C are also good , but i've never heard of them by myself.

Good luck.

[201jamesg]

Thanks for the tip.

[Andrew Pratt]

If you don't hear the pops when your receiver is hot you're likely fine.