which processor is newer? how is the bass management on both? Which one has the multi channel input? Also is 400$ a fair price for the 976?
Thanks in advance from a new member.
Thanks in advance from a new member.
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If I remember correctly, back in the day, their was about a $1K price difference between the two. In comparison to today's models, the 976 would be the 1068 and the 985 the 1098. I didn't compare the two, but would expect the difference to be in the same order as the difference between the 2 new ones. -
I started out on a RSP-985. I 'upgraded' to the 1066 (which replaced the 976). While I got new features, sound quality took a good drop. So I would go for the 985, since it's basically the same features.
There's a thread here about firmware updates on the 985, if you get one check a make sure you have the latest.
Kevin D.Comment
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anyone know if these two came out in the same year?Comment
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Out at the same time period, but the 985 came first:
RSP985 Pre/processor, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS, THX 1999-2001 $1999
RSP976 Pre/processor, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS, RS232 2001 $1199
If you go to Rotel's site and choose 'PRODUCTS-PRODUCT ARCHIVES' you can see years and prices for all their old prodcuts.
Kevin D.Comment
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1098 replaeced my 985. the 985 was a solid unit, great HT sound, never used it for 2ch audio though.Comment
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i just did, thanks!Originally posted by Kevin DComment
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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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