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  • farbs
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    • Jun 2004
    • 49
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    1070 or 1080

    Hi guys,
    haven't posted on here for a while so hello to all. :T
    I have the upgrade bug again and want to get a power amp.
    I have the RSX1055 powering B&W 602's fronts and trying to decide between the RB1070 & 1080. I probably wont be upgrading my speakers for a long time and the 1070 is significantly cheaper. Just after some thaughts and opinions.
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    • aud19
      Twin Moderator Emeritus
      • Aug 2003
      • 16706
      #2
      You can nevr have too much power can you....? :P
      Jason
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        • thyname
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2005
          • 358
          #3
          1070 is not significantly cheaper. Here in USA there is only USD 300 difference, I got 1070 first and upgraded to 1080 later 200 wpc vs. 130 wpc!! However, there is not a huge sonic difference, just better dynamics and soundstage. I like the bass better too.

          Plus, you'll not suffer from the bug for a while...

          Good luck with your decision
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            • farbs
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              • Jun 2004
              • 49
              #4
              Hre in Aus the 1080 retails for $1599 while the 1070 is $899. Go figure?
              I have heard the 602's with a 1075 and they sounded great so my thought process was that the 1070 would just be enough and 1080 would be a bit of overkill considering the center and rears would just be run off the 1055
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                • JDH
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                  • Sep 2004
                  • 270
                  #5
                  After discounts the gap should be around $450 to $500 AUS.
                  Bits of HT & 2ch Stuff: Rotel, Pro-ject, Oppo, Bel Canto, Elektra Audio, Benchmark, Panasonic, DSPeaker, Epson, Slim Devices, Belkin, Philips Pronto, Harmony, URC, Sennheisser, AKG, HTPC under development, KEF, Whatmough, Definitive Technology & Pardigm Signiture speakers
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