POwer amp question

[JonLeach]

what do you guys think of the Rotel RB-981, i want to use one with a rsp-1066 with 985 mk II and want to go 7.1 and i can get the 981 fopr 220 uk pounds 550 when new over here.

they guy has 2 for sale and uses them bridged, how does this compare, i have dynaudio 42 speakers

Jon

[kneptune]

The RB-981 is a very good amplifier, but most seem to think that the RB-991 and RB-1080 are sonically a little better and have more punch (200W vs. 120W). For the price you've mentioned however the 981 would be an excellent value. I'd go for it. Rotel amps are easily sellable on the net if you weren't 100% satisified.

Kevin

[eelco74]

Hi,

I own both the 981 and the 985MKII. I can tell you it is a sweet combo. I have tried a bridged combo, but my monitor speakers don't need that. Actually it did not sound any different to me.

So get the 981, it is good value. The 2 x 130 watts it more than you probably need.

ps. It is worth changing the powercabel. Someting like VdHul or Supra's Lorad.

[Lex]

If I had my choice of 200 watts bridged, or 125 not bridged, I'd go not bridged. Bridging is fine for subs, things like that to generate more power, but for higher quality audio, not bridged is better. Bridging also pushes your equipment to run hotter in addition to likely an increased signal to noise response.

Lex




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[JonLeach]

Thanks for the input. i bought 2 of them one for each channel and both to use bi amped to my center. wow what a bargain the sound is so much more 3 dimensional.

one question is they seem to hum a bit, is this a fault or nmormal usage, my 985 mkII doesnt make a whisper.

i have now spent far to much time sat in front of the TV watching film and listening to music.

Jon

[JonLeach]

Thanks for the input. i bought 2 of them one for each channel and both to use bi amped to my center. wow what a bargain the sound is so much more 3 dimensional.

one question is they seem to hum a bit, is this a fault or nmormal usage, my 985 mkII doesnt make a whisper.

i have now spent far to much time sat in front of the TV watching film and listening to music.

Jon