Rmb-1075 + Rmb-1080 ?

[len73]

Hello everyone,

I am planning to upgrade my current system (5.1, see signature below for full details) to a 7.1 system with a pair of MonitorAudio GS60.

I have to admit that this new system will be the heart of a brand new HC + Stereo system in my new house (in construction ). GS60 will run both Strereo and Surround, the 4 GS20 will then become the surrounds (quite high-end surrounds, I agree !)

So, my question to you is : do you think it would make sens to power the GS60 with a new ROTEL RMB-1080 (+current RMB-1075 for center + surrounds) or is it better to go with the digital version RMB-1077 (that would also replace my RMB-1075) ?

The RMB-1080 is rated 2X200w which would be just great for the GS60 (quite demanding).

What do you think about this choice ? Any advice or comments ?

Thank you in advance,

Cheers,

Len

[hifiguymi]

You should try to listen to both amps, and broken in ones at that, on your speakers. The RMB-1077 is a great amp, but the RB-1080 is wonderful as well. I like the sound of the RMB-1077 better, but you may not. If the GS60 is a very demanding speaker (I've not heard them) both amps will work well, but the RB-1080 may work better with them for two channel listening. Either way you're getting great sounding amps.

However, if you want to save space then the choice is easy, the RMB-1077.

Eric