Took the Rotel plunge

[Glen1]

Well I went and took the big plunge today. I was looking at 1066,1068 and 1055 in various combinations. I rang a friendly Rotel dealer today for some pricing and was offered all sorts of great deals including a 1068 for $1700 AUS but also a 1098 for $2300 which I grabbed. Power amp was next. I was offered a 1095 for a good price which I initially accepted but after a couple of hours I came to my senses and realised that I didn't need all that power in a room 14' square so I down graded to a 1075 at half the price. Pick these up on Friday so I'm really looking forward to it. Shame I have a renovation starting in two weeks which requires a complete pack up of everything.
BTW one Rotel dealer would only give RRP prices oever the phone so he missed out!
Thanks again for your help and I'm sure I'll be a regular contributor to this great forum.

Glen

[dmcgowan]

Glen,

I will PM you, but wouldn't mind knowing which dealer...

Cheers,



Darren

[Azeke]

Congratulations Glen and welcome to Club Rotel and the Forum.

You have chosen your equipment wisely 8) .

I know you are very excited about your new toys, enjoy.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[Joey_V]

Welcome to the club! From one newbie to another!

[will1066]

Good on ya!

[DrJRapp]

Congratulations :T
You'll love that 1098, 1075 combination and in a 14x14 room you have plenty of power, even with less efficient speakers.

[H.Donald]

You will enjoy the ride,here on the Good Ship LollyPop....

[bigburner]

Glen, I see from an earlier post that you've got a pair of Aussie speakers. What are they? Not Rogers by any chance?

[Glen1]

I did have Osborn (of Australia) speakers using Focal drivers but now using Epos M22 mains and M8 centre.

[farbs]

WElcome to the club.
By the way where did you get these great deals from if you don't mind me saking.

[detrhee]

excellent choice there, I also have a small room (4*4) was thinking of getting a 1068 and 1075 but the tax man didn't give me enough doll, so it has to be postponed.

congrats on the plunge. post some pics when u done renovating.

[Mark1Ace1]

Welcome to the club. I know you will enjoy the products you have.

Mark

[Glen1]

Well I ended up getting the 1098 and 1075 home last night and all wired up. Unfortunately is was quite late so no serious listening. Had a quick listen to Terminator 3 and quite simply was amazed at surround steering and power.
Had a listen to Keb Mo' cd on low volume and noticed to end was a little lacking. Left it on overnight and seems to have come to life a little this morning so all is well. I did come from a AUS$6000 Primare SPA20 which is basically a 2ch with a ht amp built around it. The Primare was always good with 2 ch but now that I have heard 1098 the Primare seems to be poor in HT. With a little more running in I'm sure my new gear will come close to if not rival Primare in 2ch.


Glen