Upgrade : a bit lost...

[len73]

Hello there,

Owning a Rotel system (RSP-1098+RMB1075), I plan to build a dedicated room this year.

Doing so, I also want to go 7.1. And here begins my doubts :

A good way to upgrade would be either to add a RB-1070 or 1080, or to go digital with a RMB-1077 (Very interesting as often compared to the RMB-1095).
In the same time, the new 15 series is just released.

I checked the prices and noticed that many interesting options would also be possible :

- Go for a RSX-1560 (DTS-HD, TrueHD, 1.3HDMI)
- Keep the RSP-1098 and add the RB-1562 and RMB-1565 (less expansive than a RMB-1077) !!

I also want create a dedicated stereo-room and will therefore also need some stereo stuff (I already have a Rotel RCD-1072 player)...

So, folks, what would you advice ?

Thank you for your comment and help !

Len

[mjb]

From experience, the RMB-1077 is a big improvement over the 1075, and it adds two channels, its a great little amp. But as you've seen, the '10' series is currently being replaced by the '15'. So I would probably recommend upgrading entirely to that. You'll gain HDMI, the new HD audio formats, and the amps are cheaper with newer (better?) ICE modules.

[imbeaujp]

Hello, I am in the same situation

To go 7.1 I think the best way is to add a 1080 and stay with the same series.

Get a BluRay player with 7.1 analog output to support the new audio formats.

The 15 series is great, but why change all your components now ?

Jp

[mjb]

Yes, add an RB-1080 for the front left/right speakers, and a DVD player with internal decoding via the 7.1 analog inputs on the RSP-1098. This is the easiest and cheapest way to go 7.1 AND enjoy the new HD audio formats.

[Nolan B]

Yes, add an RB-1080 for the front left/right speakers, and a DVD player with internal decoding via the 7.1 analog inputs on the RSP-1098. This is the easiest and cheapest way to go 7.1 AND enjoy the new HD audio formats.

I agree...


Either that or change everything to the 15 series and get a BD payer (Oppo)

[PewterTA]

If you can find a 1090...grab that, I upgraded from the 1080 to the 1090 and it's amazing the difference. Plus it matches with the 1095 perfect as well. So use the 1090 as your L/R.