buying a used rc-1070 pre amp?

[oldironsights]

Hello everyone im new to this site and am seriously looking to get some rotel gear, and decided this was the place to ask some questions. I went to my local dealer (only one in vegas) and he wants top dollar of course for a ra-1062 60wpc integrated. I have found a used rc-1070 for a very decent price. Would it not be wise to buy this item used?? I would still have to buy a rotel power amp to match. I was thinking at least a rb-1050 70wpc or a rb-1072 100wpc class d. I am assembling my 1st hi end system and really like the way the ra-1062 sounded with the canton gle 409 speakers he had. I assume I will buy those new from him and buy the pre and power amp used. What do you all think???? Thanks for helping out a new guy!!

Brad

[bigburner]

Hi Brad,

Welcome to HTG!

I'd buy the decently priced RC-1070 and look for a second hand RB-1070 (120 watts) or RB-1080 (200 watts). That will give you much more headroom for the future than the top dollar RA-1062 (60 watts).

Nigel.

[miner]

A used RC-1070 should go for no more than $250 - $300. If you are into vinyl playback it does have a decent MM phono stage. It is a very simple design, yet a good start for seperates. I, too, would look for nothing below a RB-1070 amp.

[oldironsights]

So you both wouldn't go under 120 watts?? Are you familiar with the canton gle 409 speakers? I liked the sound of those over the b+ws that were comparable. Thanks for your input fellas. Do you know anywhere I can find used hi end components online???

[miner]

www.audiogon.com

May need to keep a close eye for postings. I have a few on the 'bay.