RB-1080 2 channel amp update

[Azeke]

Hello everyone.

After approximately 3 weeks of ownership, here are my quick preliminary thoughts of the RB-1080 upgrade:

1) After 2 weeks of tweaking, my soundstage has increased in both stereo and HT, and I now appreciate 2 channel music much more, marked improvement in this area sonically.

2) Larger and more dynamic soundstage in HT, (now that the fronts are on separate duty with the RB-1080).

3) Bass and midranges seem tighter and therefore more sonically appealing.

Equipment:

1) Rotel RSP-1098
2) Rotel RB-1080
3) Rotel RMB-1095
4) Fronts: Mirage OM-7's (200W/channel)
5) Center: Mirage OC-2
6) Rears: Def Tech BVX
7) CB's: JBL Pro Cinema 3's
8) Sunfire Mark IV sub

Synopsis:

Was the upgrade worth the money?

At this point I would have to say yes, but of course your mileage may vary.

Am I glad I performed the upgrade, yes. Should I have performed the upgrade, probably not ($$, Christmas, etc., darn upgraditis bug).

I welcome any thoughts or comments.

Will, can you hear me now :LOL: ?

Regards,

Azeke

[will1066]

Loud and very clear, Azeke. :LOL:

I bet you already read the 1080 thread below. Mine opened up several days ago. Very noticeable break-in. Really enjoying it. A marked improvement over the five-channel. Oodles and oodles of power and I'm sure that I'm not even pushing it in the least. I had difficulty thinking it was worth the money, but I don't anymore.

[Azeke]

Actually Will, I just read it, I've been rather busy as of late.

I am not second guessing anymore on whether the update was actually worth it, I hear and reap the benefits.

Happy Listening and thanks for the nudge,

Azeke

[will1066]

No prob. Happy listening.