7 channel upgrade

[mjb]

I know there's another thread about the RMB-1077, but its got rather long.
So, nice and simple: its time to upgrade to 7 channel capability (its almost Christmas ), the big question is:

RMB-1075 and RB-1070/80
-or-
RMB-1077 ??

I have an RMB-1075, so its either add a stereo amp, or trade it for the 1077. What do you think?

[bartk]

I'd say, go for the 1070/80. I did the inverse, I bought an RMB-1075 (will pick it up today), for several reasons, first, it's 1000 € cheaper than the RMB-1077, and seccond, the dealer I got it from said that the digital amp still needed to prove itself, and for me personally, the 1075 looks much more impressive than the 1077.

[RebelMan]

That depends on your budget. I suspect adding the RB-1070 or the RB-1080 will win the day price wise. Even if you sold the RMB-1075 you'll still be out more on the RMB-1077. But if price is secondary to your decision, then it "seems" that the 1077 would do nicely. I haven't heard the 1077 (yet) so I would have to recommend either of the two former.