I'm looking at upgrading from 976 to 1066. Apart from 6/7.1 and PL2 are there any quality, processing sound differences.
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I had the 976 for a year and a half before moving up to the 1066. I never could tell a difference in the processing capabilities of the two units. Aside from the features you mentioned, and the adjustable universal crossover) the 1066 doesn't have much over the 976. Both are great units, although I must say I really like Dolby Surround II for TV and (sometimes) music. -
Put the money elsewhere. Not a worthy upgrade IMHO.Comment
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I have to agree with everyone else. I recently took home a 1066 to demo it with the rest of my equipment. It was to replace my RSP 976.
In the end I could not tell any difference between the two. Now that being said I did not have the 7.1 channels in operation. Based purely on 5.1 decoding they sounded identical to me. In fact I did notice degradation in my S video signal when running through the 1066. I did not notice that when running through my 976.
Don't get me wrong I am sure that if you listen to the 1066 in 7.1 you would find an improvement over your 976 given the enhanced soundfield. If thinking about ugrading your pre/pro I would make the jump to the 1068 before buying the 1066.
Just my two cents,
MarkComment
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I had a RSP-985 (big brother to the 976) and felt a downgrade when I went to the 1066. That said I love 7.1 and PLII enough that it was worth it. I've got the best of both worlds (and more) now with my 1098..
If you're looking for better sound without the extras try and find a used 985..
Kevin D.Comment
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Has there been comparisons on the 976 vs RSP 1066. Has anyone traded up to the 1066 from the 976, if so, what were the improvements over the older model. Have there been any issue with the 976 that I should be aware about, also, likes and dislikes.
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I'm looking to upgrade my bedroom system. I want to hook up a Rotel processor to my Yamaha RXV-3000's 6-channel input. What's the difference in sound between the 976 & 1066? It will be running B&W P6 speakers. It's about a $400 difference in the price (pre-owned)....19 June 2007, 06:49 Tuesday -
Other than cosmetics, are there any significant performance differences between the above? I know the 1066 is the newer/silver model. Thanks much! -
RB991+ rsp 1066/68 big difference vs marantz pre?
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I see this post
http://htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=11390
wywong ask about upgrade Denon 3803 as a pre/processor and... -
I see this post
http://htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=11390
wywong ask about upgrade Denon 3803 as a pre/processor and the RMB1075 with a RSP1066 or RSP1068.
SOME PEOPLE SAID:
"I'd say no, the main difference between the 3805 and the Rotel separates is...07 February 2005, 05:57 Monday
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