Rotel amplifier break in time

[yanies]

Hello my friends

Once again I would like your advice regarding the break in time of Rotel amplifiers

I recently purchased

RDV 1045
RT 1080
RC 1082 and
RB 1080

with Bose 901 and
M1.2 Monster speaker cables

My question is what is the break in time especially for the RB 1080 and RC 1082.

Thank you

John

[Ken49r]

I had the RMB 1075 and currently have RMB 1095 and even though I was told by the dealer and per Rotels manual I haven't noticed any difference. It sounded good out of the box.

[bigburner]

John, I have those two pieces and I get huge enjoyment from them. In 10 years time some components may deteriorate and negatively affect the sound but until then I think you will find that they sound the same every time you use them. The only things that will break in are your ears.

Nigel.

[mjb]

As the others have said, IMO break in time takes as long as it takes for your ears to get used to the sound, which will change very little in the first 10 years or so. In other words, enjoy the music!

[soundhound]

Hello my friends

Once again I would like your advice regarding the break in time of Rotel amplifiers

I recently purchased

RDV 1045
RT 1080
RC 1082 and
RB 1080

with Bose 901 and
M1.2 Monster speaker cables

My question is what is the break in time especially for the RB 1080 and RC 1082.

Thank you

John

The 1080 takes around 50-100 hours to lose its "sterile" sound and really start to relax, and blossom. I have bought a few of the Rotel pieces new, and they are all "stiff" out of the wrapper, but loosen up quite nicely with a little run time on them. I would be surprised if you will notice much of a change through the 901's, as they are not the worlds most revealing speaks.
Enjoy.......