What would you like to see in the next gen of rotel processor's?

[BassThatHz]

Just curious to see what others want.

[Dmantis]

I want Rotel to be up to date when they release a new processor. Things will always change but at least when you buy your not behind that day.

[Redhawk]

Don't need all the newest, greatest whatever. Just a well made minimalist 5.1 processor. XLR to connect to the RMB1095, No video inputs/outputs/passthrough. No HDMI. Coax/optical inputs, and analog inputs for cd, DVD, other. That's it. Just decode everything 5.1.

All this new is adding cost for something I'll probably never use. Keep it in the linup since the majority want it, but there should also be an anchor processor for the rest of us.

I assume I'm in the minority on this but if not please let me know.

[ghrays]

Don't need all the newest, greatest whatever. Just a well made minimalist 5.1 processor. XLR to connect to the RMB1095, No video inputs/outputs/passthrough. No HDMI. Coax/optical inputs, and analog inputs for cd, DVD, other. That's it. Just decode everything 5.1.

All this new is adding cost for something I'll probably never use. Keep it in the linup since the majority want it, but there should also be an anchor processor for the rest of us.

I assume I'm in the minority on this but if not please let me know.

My 2002 RSX-1055 has most of those features. For me to upgrade, I want HDMI switching (I have 4 HDMI sources and my TV has only 2 HDMI inputs), 1080P bandwidth, and OSD over HDMI that in addition to set-up shows: volume, mute, source selection and audio format.

[Kevin D]

My 2002 RSX-1055 has most of those features. For me to upgrade, I want HDMI switching (I have 4 HDMI sources and my TV has only 2 HDMI inputs), 1080P bandwidth, and OSD over HDMI that in addition to set-up shows: volume, mute, source selection and audio format.

Well the 1058 does all that listed, what are you waiting for??

Kevin D.

[Redhawk]

Does the 1058 have balanced outputs?

edit**Never mind, I'm an idiot. But I did place my order today for a pair of CM7's, and the CM Center. Can't wait.

[Kevin D]

You will probably never see balanced outputs on a Rotel SSP. Aside from their two channel stuff, all balanced outputs/inputs they have are not truly balanced. They immediately get converted to un-balanced. So you would see absolutely no improvement using the balanced inputs on your 1095, it's just a different plug as far as its concerned.

So for them to see a benefit on adding XLR's, they would have to redesign their amps.

Kevin D.

[ghrays]

Well the 1058 does all that listed, what are you waiting for??

Kevin D.

I have been waiting for a 1058 to arrive at my local San Diego dealer so I can see it for myself, and they are now here.

In the past two years I have bought 2 different HDMI receivers from Circuit City that I returned within 1 day as they did not fulfill my requirements of OSD via HDMI (Onkyo SR775) or were incompatible with HDCP (an earlier HDMI receiver, brand forgotten).

Also, I am very spoiled by my RSX-1055. The sound is wonderful, the build quality top notch and I must say the aesthetics of the unit is outstanding.

I plan on demo-ing the 1058 as soon as practable.

[ghrays]

Does the 1058 have balanced outputs?

edit**Never mind, I'm an idiot. But I did place my order today for a pair of CM7's, and the CM Center. Can't wait.

I just installed a set of 685s for fronts, a HTM61 center and a pair of in-ceiling CWM 800s for rears for my home theater. They are good.