used rsp 976

[nwallace]

Hi,

I've been lurking on this forum for a while now. Right now I'm running two channels B&W CM1/CM2s and an audiolab 8000. I'm looking to get something for video switching and a later expansion into home theater. I've been eyeballing either a used 976 or maybe a 1066. I don't mind a lack of 6.1 or 7.1 or 2 channel stereo to 5.1. I am mostly worried about sound quality and the lack of high bandwidth video switching. Also waht would you guys consider a decent price for a used 976?

[Andrew Pratt]

Not sure on the price of a used 976 but if you can I'd suggest springing for the 1066 if you can. You might also be able to save a little by buying a used 1055 which would get you virtually the same sound quality and all the same features as the 1066

[Mark_C.]

Unless Dolby ProLogicII is a must, I would say go for the 976. I sold mine used (1 1/2 years old) for about $800 US. I ended up getting the 1066. I was perfectly happy keeping the 976, but my wife urged me to buy the 1066 I was using as a loaner while my 976 was being serviced (nothing major). She really likes the DPL II and 5-channel stereo. Other than the features and a little more flexibility in the crossover, I couldn't tell a difference in sound between the 976 and 1066.