RB1070+RCD1072 or RB1080 ?

Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • Stev
    Member
    • Sep 2005
    • 60
    #1

    RB1070+RCD1072 or RB1080 ?

    The above is my current dilema. Already have RSX1056 and wondering which above option to choose - about the same cost either way. I want this to be my last spend for a while (stress want!). If I go with the 1080 I'll have to keep using my dvd player for music. Im prob 75%music/25%HT. From all reports the 1080 is better than the 1070 - but only marginally, however the 1072 is streets ahead of any similar priced cd player or dvd player in its price range or above ? Have I got this pretty much right ?

    Steve
    Tags: None
      • Bottom
    • Kevin D
      Ultra Senior Member
      • Oct 2002
      • 4601
      #2
      I guess the best question is, how much of the 75% is CD's. Plus how much of that is at higher levels where the 1080 would really shine?

      I think you have all ready made up your mind, go for it. With the way Rotel holds value, going from the 1070 to a 1080 later won't hurt too bad.

      Kevin D.
        • Bottom

        Comment

        • Stev
          Member
          • Sep 2005
          • 60
          #3
          Most of the 75% is CD music. As far as volume goes my mains are pretty efficent - 91db so in 2ch volume on the Rsx 1056 rarely exceeds 70 the norm is around 60 - 65 depending on the source - but id say 70 is pretty much the max. Is the 1080 going to be a lot better at those levels ? or do you need to go louder to see a benefit ?

          Steve
            • Bottom

            Comment

            • Boombox
              Senior Member
              • Oct 2005
              • 203
              #4
              what speakers are you driving?
              Regards :T,

              Boom....a.k.a...."The Box"
                • Bottom

                Comment

                • Stev
                  Member
                  • Sep 2005
                  • 60
                  #5
                  They are Whatmough 4 ohm floorstanders.
                    • Bottom

                    Comment

                    • Boombox
                      Senior Member
                      • Oct 2005
                      • 203
                      #6
                      One their site, they don't really specifiy the size of the bass drivers. I'm running a pair of Boston VR2s (two heavy 6.5'' woofers) @ 4ohms off a 1070 and it does not complain at all. Even though the bass is rather loose at times, I ascribe it to the player I'm using...RDV1040...and the size of my room (4m x 4m). In my opinion, I'll go for the first option. 1070+1072. The source is THE MOST IMPORTANT factor. Plus the 1070 dumps 160Watts in 4 ohms as opposed to the rated 130W. I think the RB1070 is the most underrated amplifier in the Rotel range. I do think that they have been extra careful in designing this beast in sheeps clothing as it is the only stereo amp (apart from the RB03) that can be run in bridged mode.

                      Lucky you to have the cash for this excersice....Enjoy....
                      Regards :T,

                      Boom....a.k.a...."The Box"
                        • Bottom

                        Comment

                        Previous template Next

                        Related Topics

                        Collapse
                        • Rotel_KEF
                          Question about RMB1075/1080/1070 or 1077
                          by Rotel_KEF
                          Hello. I'm new here, but i'm reading the posts here a long time. Now i registered, because i have an important question or is it only important for me?
                          Now i have a RMB1075 as amplifier. My Denon 1800 has only preouts for fronts and center and i biamp my KEFs. For the future with another processor,...
                          28 February 2006, 14:24 Tuesday
                        • AudioAddict
                          B&K PT5/ST125.2 or Rotel RC-1070/RB-1080(1070) or Krell KAV-400xi with B&W 604 S3 ??
                          by AudioAddict
                          Hi,

                          I recently purchased B&W speakers model 604 S3, they are connected to B&K PT5 (pre) / ST 125.2 (amp). The speakers are awesome but I'm not sure about amp, that I got about year ago. I see that most of you use B&W's with Rotel's electronics, also the dealer was using Rotel...
                          09 August 2005, 19:43 Tuesday
                        • bleeding ears
                          RB1070 V's RB1080 any diff
                          by bleeding ears
                          Hi all,

                          Can anyone tell me the difference soundwise between the RB1070 and the RB1080?

                          At nearly double the price, does the RB1080 sound any better than the RB1070? (RB1080 = $1600 V's RB1070 =$900) Thats recommended full retail prices in Australia.
                          ...
                          30 August 2005, 10:16 Tuesday
                        • Joey_V
                          1070 or 1080... with a twist!
                          by Joey_V
                          I have been offered a used (super condition) RB1070 for $450. However, I had my eyes on the RB1080 (brand new only since there have been numerous problems posted here and I want warranty).

                          How different are the two?

                          Does the 1070 also have the separate power supplies...
                          29 July 2005, 03:01 Friday
                        • Alex Tang
                          RMB 1066 vs RB 1070 vs RB 1080?
                          by Alex Tang
                          Hi,

                          I currently have a Denon 998 (equivalent to 2808CI) to drive a pair of B&W CDM9NT bi amping, but I always feel it doesn't sound as good as my previous Rotel RSX 1055 receiver. I asked this question a while ago, and the suggestion is to upgrade to a Rotel power amp. So, now,...
                          04 February 2010, 02:01 Thursday
                        • Loading...
                        • No more items.
                        Working...
                          Searching...Please wait.
                          An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because you have logged in since the previous page was loaded.

                          Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                          An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired.

                          Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                          An internal error has occurred and the module cannot be displayed.
                          There are no results that meet this criteria.
                          Search Result for "|||"