Another RB-1070....am I wasting money?

[steven_braith]

Hi Guys,

I have a 7.1 set-up using:

RSX-1055 (powering 5 Mission 78 Series surrounds)
RB-1070 (powering Mission 782 fronts )
RCD-1070 (CD Player)
Marantz dv-6600 (DVD Player)
Mission Subwoofer
Sanyo PLV-Z4

Will I benefit from buying another RB-1070 and switching them both to MONO to get 360 watts to power the fronts? Or am I wasting hard earned beer tokens?

My birthday is around the corner, so any other recommendations?

Cheers,
Steven

[miner]

I have been told by my dealer that when you bridge the RB-1070 the harmonic distortion increases. I was contemplating getting another RB-1070, bridging and then bi-amping my N804. You should be able to get a used RB-1070 for $400 or less.

[bleeding ears]

Another thing to keep in mind.

The speakers need to be 8 Ohm if using the amp in bridged mode.

You may have 8 Ohm speakers now, but if at some stage u change speakers it could be a problem.

[Dmantis]

Your wasting your money. Unless you need that much power then there is no need to overpower them. Upgrade something else in the room or save the money for more software.

Dan

[steven_braith]

Wow, given:
An increase in harmonic distortion
Speakers must be 8 ohm
Dan's to the point statement of "you're wasting your money...no need to overpower the speakers...spend on software"

I have decided against another RB-1070.

Thanks very much for your honest opinions.

I bought a Sunwave SRC-7000 Remote Control instead and have some beer tokens remaining.

Cheers,
Steven.

[rickyo]

hi steve, if you still have the itch and the extra moolah then go ahead and get the extra 1070 not to be bridged though but to bi-amped your front speakers.