RMB 1077, Noone talks about it anymore

[obiwan]

Has it fallen out of favour or is it still the bees knees for the hifi enthusiast with limited funds?

[miner]

I feel the 1077 is more for the HT enthusiast. And I would not classify $2500 for a 7 channel amp being for those with limited funds.

[Nolan B]

I was just thinking last night how much I love mine. It sounds as good as it looks. Sounds amazing when outputting DD+, True HD and lossless PCM

[mjb]

I feel the 1077 is more for the HT enthusiast. And I would not classify $2500 for a 7 channel amp being for those with limited funds.

True, but that works out at $350 per channel, which sounds better. Pity there isn't a 2 or 5 channel version available.

I was just thinking last night how much I love mine. It sounds as good as it looks. Sounds amazing when outputting DD+, True HD and lossless PCM

I couldn't agree more! I'm extremely pleased with mine. :T

[Ferres]

It's a great sounding multi-channel amp. It replaced all my old parasounds for a fraction of the size and weight.

At first I thought it would have trouble with the low end since it was replacing a 250watt Hca-2200II but it held pretty well, even better I think, with more detail.

Just remember that this amp needs at least 3 days of break-in time to get some volume and bass out. :lol:

Energy efficient as well.

[Kevin D]

Pity there isn't a 2 or 5 channel version available.

I couldn't agree more! I'm extremely pleased with mine. :T

2ch version, RB-1072, should be out in March/April. Uses a slightly newer version of the ICE module, so could sound even better.

Kevin D.

[Ferres]

Would the RB-1082 be internationally available?

That would be sweet.

[Ted]

I would only need a five channel, could you use this to bi-amp the fronts if you choose to do that type of thing?

[Clepto]

Supposedly, a 5ch 100wpc one is in the works. I'd like to see both a 100wpc and a 200wpc 5ch version

[htsteve]

Good Idea

I would only need a five channel, could you use this to bi-amp the fronts if you choose to do that type of thing?

Ted,

An excellent idea. I actually bi-amped my front three channels (B&W Nautilus). Very happy with results. You could also use the extra channels for a second zone if you want. The 7 channels does provide flexibility.
Excellent sound in a small package.

Steve

[Ted]

Ted,

An excellent idea. I actually bi-amped my front three channels (B&W Nautilus). Very happy with results. You could also use the extra channels for a second zone if you want. The 7 channels does provide flexibility.
Excellent sound in a small package.

Steve

Steve, thanks, that is what I thought, but wasn't sure.

[Ferres]

Steve, thanks, that is what I thought, but wasn't sure.

My bi-amp trial was great but it added a level of sibilance for some female preformers. I used 2 pairs of xlo ultra6. :roll:

After several weeks I tried the bi-wired ultra12's and the sibilance disappeared. I detected no lost in detail but there is an increase in bass. So I personally would not recommend bi-amping the rmb-1077, hardly any benefit. Just get better cables ops:

[Ted]

My bi-amp trial was great but it added a level of sibilance for some female preformers. I used 2 pairs of xlo ultra6. :roll:

After several weeks I tried the bi-wired ultra12's and the sibilance disappeared. I detected no lost in detail but there is an increase in bass. So I personally would not recommend bi-amping the rmb-1077, hardly any benefit. Just get better cables ops:

Thanks, that is good to know.

[Ferres]

Just to clarify some details. My speakers were Tannoy Sensys DC2's and I was still using a Marantz SR6300 as a pre/processor. I've moved on to the Rsp 1068 since then.
:T
Cheers

[FernandoF]

2ch version, RB-1082, should be out in March/April. Uses a slightly newer version of the ICE module, so could sound even better.

Kevin, I suppose you are referring to the RB-1072 (2x100W), right ? I can't wait for Rotel to release the "true" RB-1082...

Fernando

[obiwan]

I'm still tryinjg to decide whether to get the Rotel or the Bel Cantos. Then again if I got the Bel Canto's I could well end up with a Rotel for the surrounds anyway, so perhaps I should just start with the Rotel and see if its good enough. But I would be using it to biamp the fronts using my DEQX as a digital crossover.

[Kevin D]

Kevin, I suppose you are referring to the RB-1072 (2x100W), right ? I can't wait for Rotel to release the "true" RB-1082...

Fernando

Sorry. typo! Post edited.

Kevin D.