Just pulled the trigger on a new RMB-1075 5 channel amp(silver)

[Rotelligence]

my goal is to get rid of all my black pieces of equipment and go all silver(Rotel of course).
My only concern is that I might have wished I had gotten the 1095 or 1098 amp instead. I am hoping this 1075 amp is strong enough to push my Polk LSi9 speakers.

Next purchase. Rotel dvd. I am still evaluating them. Any recommendations or ideas?

[crowland]

I was in the same position earlier this year. I put down a deposit for the 1075 and it drove me crazy over the weekend that I should have gotten the 1095. The dealer let me order the 1095 even though he had received 1075.

With my speakers (B&W FPM4) and I suspect yours (I think you have a built in powered sub), there is not really a big difference between the 2 amps. I bought the 1095 as sort of a what if or when I get bigger speakers (may be a while).

As for the Rotel DVD player, at this point in time I would only buy a used one. I just think that it would be nuts to sink that much money into a non hd or blue ray player. Rotel will have to put one out soon. If you are in a hurry, buy the rotel cd player and an ok HD player. You'll be much better off for the same amount of money.

[crowland]

Sweet!! I guess the 31st post elevated my "jr." status to "member".

[Rotelligence]

interesting info. i think i will try the 1075 for a while. If it appears to be struggling too much, I will add a 1080 to the mix and use the 1075 for center and surrounds only.
i agree about the hd dvd. i might even get something like a used Rotel RDV 1040 for around $300-400 bucks. I do have 2 powered sub woofers.

[Rotelligence]

congrats! i'm still a junior. i need to post more often.

[unclemick]

I did the same thing...

I got a 1057 (new) and a used 1040 on eBay for under 300 bucks. Now I'm (patiently) waiting on Rotel to put out a HD DVD or Blu-ray or (perfect world) combo player... Honestly I'm surprised that they haven't shown or at least announced something as yet. Just this past week we've seen Toshiba HD DVDs sold for $99, certainly even for smaller manufacturers it's not that much of a burden to get into this segment.