I had a chance to visit my local Rotel dealer today. WOW was I amazed. I've been thoroughly happy with my Sony ES receiver, past experience with Harman Kardon, and generally budget-friendly hifi equipment.
I feel the bug coming though... I saw the 1068/1075 and auditioned them with a set of B&W speakers. Man... better than anything I've ever heard.
So now I want them. But I'm a bit worried -- do I wait for HDMI units to come out? Is the upgrade to the 1098 worth itor am I ok with a 1068 for 5 channel surround? Is 120X5 enough power?
As for speakers... I have a set of Martin Logan's that I like now, but I am working on a new theater/guy room and will be going with a set of B&W 600 series setup...
Thoughts? Aside from Audiogon, is there any other place that sells "lightly used" or demo equipment that I can trust? Apparently, I don't have enough posts to list a "wanted" ad in the pawn shop here...
If I buy new -- should I try for a discount? Right now, the 1068 and 1075 are right about $3k + tax. What's a fair discount to shoot for?
Ideas?
I feel the bug coming though... I saw the 1068/1075 and auditioned them with a set of B&W speakers. Man... better than anything I've ever heard.
So now I want them. But I'm a bit worried -- do I wait for HDMI units to come out? Is the upgrade to the 1098 worth itor am I ok with a 1068 for 5 channel surround? Is 120X5 enough power?
As for speakers... I have a set of Martin Logan's that I like now, but I am working on a new theater/guy room and will be going with a set of B&W 600 series setup...
Thoughts? Aside from Audiogon, is there any other place that sells "lightly used" or demo equipment that I can trust? Apparently, I don't have enough posts to list a "wanted" ad in the pawn shop here...
If I buy new -- should I try for a discount? Right now, the 1068 and 1075 are right about $3k + tax. What's a fair discount to shoot for?
Ideas?
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