Older Rotel amp

[dharris]

Hi all -
I have an older 2ch amp 100wpc Rotel RB-870BX. Would I benefit sound wise if I went to a newer 100wpc amp? I guess what I'm saying, do amps loos their oomph?

Thanks,
Don :T

[deke]

If it is operating fine then I wouldn't replace it. I doubt you'd notice much difference unless you were got a 200W amp.

[wkhanna]

I have two RB-980BX's that are over 12 years old and get used nearly every day. I have no plans on replacing them any time soon. If it aint broke...........

Only reason to replace them would be for a higher power rating to drive 'thirsty' (low ohm speakers).

[dharris]

I have two RB-980BX's that are over 12 years old and get used nearly every day. I have no plans on replacing them any time soon. If it aint broke...........

Only reason to replace them would be for a higher power rating to drive 'thirsty' (low ohm speakers).

Funny you say that "low ohms speakers", I had 4ohm speakers that were much easier to power than my 8ohm.

[wkhanna]

If you were driving 4 ohm speakers at low to normal listening levels (spl) then you might not be taxing a decent quality amp near its limit. But normally, you will find the amps clipping level much sooner with low impedance speakers.