The December issue has a review on the RB-1091. I'm sure some of you have read it by now. I'm curious to hear what those of you who have read it and heard the amp think of the review.
Stereophile RB-1091 Review
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I have the Dec Stereophile... and I cant find the Rotel review anywhere in it.
JOeyAnalog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)- Bottom
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My apologies - make that the December edition of the absolute sound .
Rather than keep you in suspense bigburner and at the risk of my not accurately conveying the reviewers opinions, I will offer up a few words describing the rb-1091 review for you to chew on until you can get your hands on a copy of the review. The reviewer used Magnepan 1.6's and Parasound JC-1's as a reference.
In a nutshell the rb-1091 in his opinion:
-possesed speed and clarity with a fast, tight and transparent sound.
-bass was tight and controlled though not quite as good as some reference monoblocks.
-good resolution on SACD material allowing identification of individual instruments within a brass section, rendition of brass was good.
-overall smooth and neutral with a transparent silvery sound
-sounded faster but lacked some heft compared to the JC-1's.
-entry into 'high end' at very reasonable price.
Unfortunately, other than saying that the soundstage was more precise but not quite as large as the JC-1's, he did not make much reference to soundstaging, depth etc....that makes me wonder.
Time for a listen to these new amps, I don't put too much stock into reviews.- Bottom
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Originally posted by gianniMy apologies - make that the December edition of the absolute sound .
Well, you're in luck as I've heard the 1091 and 1092 AND I have the Dec issue of TAS!
I'll read it tonight... let you know tomorrow.
Joey :TAnalog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)- Bottom
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Originally posted by voxyDoes the sound of 1091 and 1092 sound the same?Analog: VPI Scoutmaster w/ Steel Delrin clamp + Dynavector 20XH cart
Digital: SB3 + PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
System: Cary Audio SLP-98P Tube Preamplifier w/ Sylvanias -> Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier -> Martin Logan SUMMITS/Strata Minis -> 8O (me)- Bottom
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