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  • wanderso
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    • Sep 2002
    • 39
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    RSP-1069 value for $$$

    As a long term Rotel user, I have been considering upgrading my pre/pro.

    The reasons? My old pre/pro IS a 1066. LOL

    Really it is for better and more video switching with component. The old 1066 got the component video upgrade board (never worked with anything!!!) so I had the component bandwidth, BUT it will only work on the first (component) input, not the second. (as in NO switching)

    So, I bitched to Equity and they made a deal with my dealer. $1700 for the 1069.

    For $1700 what do I get? HDMI, which I have no need for at this point (future proofing?) and one additional component input.

    For sources, I have:

    Bell 9242 (hdmi/component)
    Dish 211 (hdmi/component)
    Panasonic DVD recorder (hdmi/component)
    Shaw HD PVR (hdmi/component)

    For output it is a Panasonic projector with component, s-video & composite. Will not be replaced anytime soon (min 3 years).

    So what I really need is a four component input box that auto switches, something that the 1069 does not do...

    The alternatives are to buy a receiver with four components at less than 1/3 of the cost of the 1069 and plug it into the Rotel amps.

    Thoughts? Comments?
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    • JDH
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2004
      • 270
      #2
      You could always wait for the RSP-1099, but obvously it would cost more. I use to own a RSP-1066 and purchased a secondhand RSP-1068 as a stop gap measure until I really need HDMI switching and HD surround decoding (I'm currently connecting direct via HDMI to my TV and projector. The RSP-1068 has more flexable base managment features and an extra component input (3 only though). The RSP-1068 might still be a cheaper option until they get the RSP-1069 right.

      JDH.


      Originally posted by wanderso
      As a long term Rotel user, I have been considering upgrading my pre/pro.

      The reasons? My old pre/pro IS a 1066. LOL

      Really it is for better and more video switching with component. The old 1066 got the component video upgrade board (never worked with anything!!!) so I had the component bandwidth, BUT it will only work on the first (component) input, not the second. (as in NO switching)

      So, I bitched to Equity and they made a deal with my dealer. $1700 for the 1069.

      For $1700 what do I get? HDMI, which I have no need for at this point (future proofing?) and one additional component input.

      For sources, I have:

      Bell 9242 (hdmi/component)
      Dish 211 (hdmi/component)
      Panasonic DVD recorder (hdmi/component)
      Shaw HD PVR (hdmi/component)

      For output it is a Panasonic projector with component, s-video & composite. Will not be replaced anytime soon (min 3 years).

      So what I really need is a four component input box that auto switches, something that the 1069 does not do...

      The alternatives are to buy a receiver with four components at less than 1/3 of the cost of the 1069 and plug it into the Rotel amps.

      Thoughts? Comments?
      Bits of HT & 2ch Stuff: Rotel, Pro-ject, Oppo, Bel Canto, Elektra Audio, Benchmark, Panasonic, DSPeaker, Epson, Slim Devices, Belkin, Philips Pronto, Harmony, URC, Sennheisser, AKG, HTPC under development, KEF, Whatmough, Definitive Technology & Pardigm Signiture speakers
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        • Kevin D
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          • Oct 2002
          • 4601
          #3
          Originally posted by wanderso
          For output it is a Panasonic projector with component, s-video & composite. Will not be replaced anytime soon (min 3 years).

          Thoughts? Comments?
          If you are not going to use the HDMI output of the 1069, I can not recommend it at this time. There's issues with the scalar on component out that makes it difficult to use.

          I agree to work out a deal on a 1068 if possible, or work the trade for the 1069 then sell it to buy what you want.

          Kevin D.
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            • lvhung
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2005
              • 301
              #4
              Hi kevin
              I want to buy 1069 and use it for standard DVD only
              HD or blu-ray is not my card
              and I not intend to use the Video section of 1069,
              Should I go for 1069 or 1098 ?
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                • Blindamood
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 900
                  #5
                  Originally posted by lvhung
                  Hi kevin
                  I want to buy 1069 and use it for standard DVD only
                  HD or blu-ray is not my card
                  and I not intend to use the Video section of 1069,
                  Should I go for 1069 or 1098 ?
                  RSP-1068. You can get a great deal on one lately via audiogon.com.
                  Brad
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                    • lvhung
                      Senior Member
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 301
                      #6
                      Thanks but I am from Singapore not US
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