2 channel for bedroom

[mike c]

the Anthem TLP-1 is a tuner; preamp. I realize there are no Rotel tuner pre-amps. which Rotel pre-amp is equivalent to the Anthem TLP-1 in terms of pre-amp.

I would like a tuner but will probably get the cheapest I can find e.g. RT02, some crappy tuner

I plan to run this 2/2.1 channel setup with B&W 602/603/604 depending on the budget.

what I have gathered so far:
the tlp1 has bass management, even separate pre-outs for subwoofer and speaker.

[Audiophiliac]

Depending on the subwoofer you get and its capabilities as far as hookup and setup go, you might not need bass management or separate outputs, but I can see where it would come in very handy.

I think the RC1-070 is the Rotel preamp that would come closest. It does have 2 outputs, but no bass management.

The Anthem stuff is really nice. So whatever floats your boat. Have you listened to both of them? That should be the deciding factor.

[mike c]

no listening whatsoever ... everything is new and in the box. listening and borrowing is not that "common" here.

I have to rely on online user's opinions, gauge their opinion's accuracy by comparing with known things or the user's previous posts.

[Audiophiliac]

No problem. I looked at the specs on the Anthem, and it looks like its comparable to the Rotel RC-1070. The bass management is just a simple crossover fixed at 80Hz. So I dont know how much more flexible it would be with a sub. But then again it depends on what sub you end up with.

Good luck!

[mike c]

the price difference between the 03 and 1070 is negligible ...

but is there that much of a difference in sound between models like RC03, 1070 and 1090?

[Audiophiliac]

1090 has balanced outputs, RS232, and more inputs. I cant imagine the 3 are too different as far as sound goes. What are you using for an amplifier?

[mike c]

assuming I go with Rotel, I'm looking at least at the RB1080
but since these pre-amps and tuners wasn't in my initial budget, Im gonna temporarily use a Rotel RMB1066 bridged to 150wpc

or if it's not too stupid ... maybe an anthem MCA20
this unit's advantages are the auto signal sense (instead of using a trigger) - less risk of fuse trouble.
its also cheaper.
looks nice too.