Ra 972 integrated-yes or no?

[stevo238]

I have an opportunity to purchase a used RA 972. Although several years old, will this amp still compete with more "modern" budget/mid priced amps? It will be the engine for a pair of bookshelf speakers. Thanks.

[Boombox]

YES!!!

I still have my old RA932 (rated 35W/ch) and it still rocks...I am running a pair of bookshelf speakers off it and it sounds amazing.

I have no plans of trading mine; it is still that good. I was able to compare it to a more modern NAD with a greater wattage. The NAD was hooked up to a pair of Mission floorstanders. That pairing was about $500 more expensive than my old RA932 and Boston CR65 set-up. The bass and clarity just blew the NAD/Mission set away...my friend was not impressed with his buy...

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My RA-985BX has been in service for 10-12 yrs and won't be going anywhere soon.

Rotel's 900-series of pre's, power amps, integrateds and receivers leave very little to be desired in their price range.

[Tha Freak]

I have a RA-972 integrated (paired with a RC-991 CD player) to power my brand new 603s3 and all I can say...they sing!!!! :T