Small windfall => next step

[weijst]

Had a small windfall (I know, gotta love them )! Time to take another step towards my final system: a matching Rotel tuner. Choices are limited, comming down to either the RT-02 or the RT-1080.

Reading other threads I found out both tuners get positive feedback (the RT-02 a little disappointing with rock?). Aesthetically I ought to get the RT-1080. However I have never actually seen an RT-02 added to a 10-series system...(stores displaying both series are rather scarse here...)

Now I know there are at least a few people out here who have this combination (june, Mitchell, Aussie Geoff and probably more). I'd very much like to see a picture of this combination (preferably silver / bi-color)... So don't be shy people and please post some :T

Thanx in advance!

ps: slow connection speed prevented me from browsing through 15 pages of pictures in the "Pictures of your Rotel Set-up" thread.

[DelRay]

Just had a small windfall of my own. He He. Talked to my dealer. He said he could do $450 for the 1080. The RT-02 was $300. I might be able to get it for $275. I have the RSP-1068, so i really wanted the RT-1080 because it matches. I went to audiogon and found a black one for $300 shipped. I am really excited. I will have to re-build my audio cabinet to accomidate it. So it will be awhile before I get to some pics.

[Mark-n-b]

Do you get DAB in the Netherlands because Rotel are working on a DAB capable tuner apparently. I suspect it would be at the top of the 10 series - an upgrade to the 1080.

Obviously if you don't get DAB or are not interested in it then disregard that statement.
Mark

[NewBuyer]

I have been using the RT-1080 for a little while now, and wow, what a great tuner. I wasn't expecting much from a tuner, but this unit pulls in stations crystal clear and sounds wonderful.

Very good purchase.