RB985 vs. RB1075

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  • craigdcan
    Member
    • Dec 2002
    • 42

    #1

    RB985 vs. RB1075

    Does anyone have any first hand experience going from a 985 to a 1075? Aside from adding 20wpc, is it sonically superior? What other advantages/differences did you notice?
  • eelco74
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2002
    • 394

    #2
    I have not heard the 1075 yet,

    but the 1075 is 80% more expensive than the 985
    But I doubt if it sounds 80% better than the 985.

    It is a shame the 985 is no longer available. In general I find the 10x series a bit too expensive for my taste :cry:

    But tests seem to indicate that the 1075 is a fine amp.




    Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
    Focal/Jmlab Electra 1028S, Electra CC, Electra SW1000S, Cobalt 705
    Pioneer KRL-37V, Epson EH-TW8100, Kinkping CES-180 77"inch

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    • Brent Briscoe
      Junior Member
      • Nov 2002
      • 13

      #3
      Actually the 1075 is only slightly more expensive than the 985 in Canada (not 80%) so I think the price difference is in line with the improvements.

      Cheers

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