Need some help picking an amplifier.
Was using the RX-V2500 with:
B&W 704 Fronts
B&W LRC-600 Center
B&W DM-601 Rears
Definitive Technology Supercube 2 sub
For home theatre this system is sufficient.
Not happy with stereo music.
Borrowed the Rotel RB-1080 and carefully compared the Rotel to Yamaha. (Note, used pre-outs from Yamaha to drive Rotel)
Comparison made with 704s only.
Yamaha sounded slightly muffled compared to the Rotel. Also, Rotel sound stage was much more specific and crisp. Bass was much toghter with the Rotel.
My questions:
1) I have read numerous complaints about the Rotel liability. What other amps should I consider? Any comments on the Anthem MCA-20?
2) I am in continuous upgrade mode. Will a higher end pre-amp make much of a difference?
Thanks!
Was using the RX-V2500 with:
B&W 704 Fronts
B&W LRC-600 Center
B&W DM-601 Rears
Definitive Technology Supercube 2 sub
For home theatre this system is sufficient.
Not happy with stereo music.
Borrowed the Rotel RB-1080 and carefully compared the Rotel to Yamaha. (Note, used pre-outs from Yamaha to drive Rotel)
Comparison made with 704s only.
Yamaha sounded slightly muffled compared to the Rotel. Also, Rotel sound stage was much more specific and crisp. Bass was much toghter with the Rotel.
My questions:
1) I have read numerous complaints about the Rotel liability. What other amps should I consider? Any comments on the Anthem MCA-20?
2) I am in continuous upgrade mode. Will a higher end pre-amp make much of a difference?
Thanks!
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