I have been planning to buy an RSP-1069 for a while as I build up my home theater. Unfortunately, cash has gotten a little tighter than I hoped, and I still don't have a surround processor and the only display I have is a 12 year old 27" CRT. I can only fix one of these problems right now and the CRT has got to go. I have noticed alot of RSP-1066s and 1068s on Audiogon and Ebay, probably because they don't have HDMI. I do have an RA-1060 integrated feeding signal to an RMB-1085 driving Vandersteen 2Cs with stereo 2W subs. My only input devices will be an Oppo BDP-83 and a Squeezebox 3, for a while.
So the questions:
1) Should I stick with stereo for a while and wait for a nice RSP-1069 to come up or should I get one of the others and wait for HDMI 1.3 to settle down a little. I would consider buying a different processor used in a year or two if I don't get HDMI. I also have plenty of bass, and decent so surround sound is not mandatory.
2) Is it worth spending around $100-200 more for the RSP-1068 over the 1066? Stereo aidop sound quality is important and I am hoping for an improvement over the RA-1060. I don't need the internal DACs for stereo audio, but if they beat the Squeezebox DAC I will use them. Any other key features that I should consider?
3) Will either the 1066 or 1068 handle 1080p resolution via component video? (I am hoping Santa will bring me a flat screen. :B )
If I do go non-HDMI for now, I would probably run digital coax out of the BD player just to save a little on cables.
Sorry for the long winded question, but I would appreciate any experience on what is quickly becoming out-dated equipment.
Thanks,
Robert
So the questions:
1) Should I stick with stereo for a while and wait for a nice RSP-1069 to come up or should I get one of the others and wait for HDMI 1.3 to settle down a little. I would consider buying a different processor used in a year or two if I don't get HDMI. I also have plenty of bass, and decent so surround sound is not mandatory.
2) Is it worth spending around $100-200 more for the RSP-1068 over the 1066? Stereo aidop sound quality is important and I am hoping for an improvement over the RA-1060. I don't need the internal DACs for stereo audio, but if they beat the Squeezebox DAC I will use them. Any other key features that I should consider?
3) Will either the 1066 or 1068 handle 1080p resolution via component video? (I am hoping Santa will bring me a flat screen. :B )
If I do go non-HDMI for now, I would probably run digital coax out of the BD player just to save a little on cables.
Sorry for the long winded question, but I would appreciate any experience on what is quickly becoming out-dated equipment.
Thanks,
Robert
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