Rotel 1067 being replaced?

[talannar]

I went in to my local AV store and discovered that they were selling the 1067 receiver on clearance for about 30% off. Is Rotel coming out with a new receiver to replace the 1067?

[Kevin D]

I haven't seen any information on new models, nor have I seen a dealer release saying that they are going away. Most likely that the 1067 isn't a big seller (most people get a 1056+1075 combo for the same money), and the dealer is trying to lighten their inventory a bit.

Kevin D.

[Dmantis]

I don't see why it doesn't sell well, it's a great sounding and 7 channel receiver. I like it alot. When I was upgrading to seperates, I considered owning the 1067 instead. Sweet receiver.

mantis

[talannar]

In what ways, other than the additional amp power, does the 1067 differ from the 1056? With the price they were offering, we're only talking a couple hundred bucks difference.

Further, how does the 1067 compare to the 1068 + amp?

[mattburk]

If you need a tuner the 1067 is the way to go, great power.

[Kevin D]

Don't get me wrong, it's a great receiver.. It's just that compared to what else you can get for the same money most people don't opt for the 1067 unless they have space restraints.

Kevin D.

[mtodde]

I haven't seen any information on new models, nor have I seen a dealer release saying that they are going away. Most likely that the 1067 isn't a big seller (most people get a 1056+1075 combo for the same money), and the dealer is trying to lighten their inventory a bit.

Kevin D.

That's what I did...although I bought the 1056 in March and just bought the 1075...it was the easiest & least expensive way to edge into separates.

[pinoy_g35]

That's what I did...although I bought the 1056 in March and just bought the 1075...it was the easiest & least expensive way to edge into separates.

Can you please explain to me how this combo has a clear advantage over 1067? Can you 'add' wattage that you are now getting 195x5 (120+75) and 75x2 outputs instead of 1067's 7x100?

[Marlboroman]

The advantage is that the RMB-1075 is a dedicated 5 channel amp that provides 125 watts per channel. When you add this to the RSX-1056 you can redirect the internal front amp channels of the 1056 to power center back speakers, for 7.1 system, or power another pair of speakers in a second zone. If you are only using the internal amp of the 1056 to power two channels then you get 100 watts x 2 which would match very well in a 7.1 system. The only problem is the amount of space that this takes, but if room is not a factor then you will get a much better system with this combination than with a RSX-1067, and probably not generate as much heat either :W

[Aussie Geoff]

Hi,

Just a reminder - the Rotel USA pricing for their Recievers relative the the Processors is unusual - making processors and amps attractive and the RSX-1056 and RMB-1075 combo atractive (with the RSX-1056 often being cheaper than the RSP-1068 ). In other parts of the world it is not quite the same - the receivers cost well more than the processors - but less than the processor amp combo - so the RSX-1067 sells well in the UK and Ausralia etc....

Geoff