RSX 1056 and 1070 or 1080 ?

[Stev]

I already have the 1056 and was decided on getting the 1070 to improve the 2ch SQ over the 1080 due to the posted problems with the 1080 - dont seem to exist with the 1070. My mains are 4 ohm nominal load. Question is given that the RSX 1056 is 100w in 2ch will the 1070's extra 30w be noticeable ? Or is a power amp - even with similar output specs - in a totally different class to an AVR internal amp ?

Steve

[lvhung]

If you don't scare of 1080 fuses :Z
1080 is better than 1070 if you use more hard to drive
If you use the BW speakers, 1070 is quite good :T
extra watt is useful but it is depend on the speakers your use

[gianni]

While adding either amp should improve performance, I would really try to demo them in your system. The reason I say this is that a couple of people on this forum have done this and reported no significant difference in sound while others have found a clear improvement.

IMO, this is speaker and setup dependent and also depends on your listening habits. Best to try and be sure. And yes, I would give the 1070 a good look rather than assuming you need the 1080. If these don't make a difference you can always wait a bit and see what else Rotel comes out with in switching amps.

Do us a favor and keep us posted as to your findings.

[weijst]

I'm very interested in your findings too (RB1070 vs RB1080), keep us posted!

[shadow]

The increase in power into two channels for the 1070 over the 1056 is marginal at best. I would get the 1080 if you expect an audible improvement. If you have a good dealer, he should agree to allow you to return the 1080 if it is defective. IMO I see no substantive benefit for getting the 1070.