New here and totally confused on connections 1078,1075,1070

[whizzywooh]

Hello all (new here)

Some advice on connecting my Rotel stuff as I have got confused.

I have a Rotel 1098
Rotel RMB 1075
Rotel RB 1070

For now I only wish to run a 5.1 set up (later 7.1, but that does not confuse me)

If I just use the 1075 it seems straight forward.

However from reading lots here it would appear the 1070 would be better for 2 channel driving my fronts?

If I want to utilise the 1070/1075 for 5.1 what is the best connection scenario?

Bi-amping etc is my real confusion.

I have all KEF speakers and Kef told me my 200C centre benefits greatly from bi-amping?

Can I do this?
Would it be better to bi-amp the fronts?

Not even sure If what I am asking is possible/safe

If it is, I am confused what will be in the display for which speakers are playing? Can that be configured to show the bi-amped speaker or speakers as one?

Help needed as you can see ops:

Thank you in advance

whizzywooh

[weijst]

I'd let the RB-1070 power the fronts and bi-amp the centre channel with the two main channels of your RMB-1075. Now if I'm correct you do not even need to split the centre-signal comming out of your 1098 (using a Y-cable), since the 1098 has two centre channel pre outs...

ps: your display won't be confusing and will show everything correct as the 1098 has nothing to do with the way you handle the signals after they've come out of the pre-outs. The pre/pro doesn't 'know' (or care ) you're biamping...

[mjb]

whizzywooh, why not just keep things simple and forget bi-amping. If 7.1 is your goal, you already have the right equipment. Why not use the 1070 for the L/R fronts, and the 1075 for the center and L/R rears. The two remaining 1075 channels can be used for rear surround 1 & 2 when you're ready to go 7.1.

[thyname]

whizzywooh, why not just keep things simple and forget bi-amping. If 7.1 is your goal, you already have the right equipment. Why not use the 1070 for the L/R fronts, and the 1075 for the center and L/R rears. The two remaining 1075 channels can be used for rear surround 1 & 2 when you're ready to go 7.1.

Yes, but, while he is waiting to go to 7.1, why can't he bi-amp, of course if he can. He can always switch to 7.1 in the future, after purchasing a new pair of speakers.