I just picked up a Rotel RDV-1060 for $40! Heck, for that price I wanted to see how it would preform and wanted something that would match my current system.
Keep in mind, I'm no high roller (obviously). My current setup is:
Rotel RSP-1066
Rotel RMB 1075
B&W 703 (L/R)
B&W HTM7
B&W ASW 850
B&W 303 (rear)
I connected the RDV-1060 via toslink (Audioquest optilink-1) and the same with the Panasonic BD-55.
2CH Music
Surprisingly, there is not that 'much' of a difference. I think i prefer the sound from the Rotel and it seems more detailed, but I just haven't put enough testing time to it.
Is this because I'm using digital out and letting the RSP do the decoding?
VIDEO
The Panasonic BD55 was one of the better choices 3 years ago when I bought it. 7.1 audio output, great reviews, etc. But when I did a video comparison (rotel via Component video and the Panasonic via HDMI) I thought the Panasonic would outperform with "upscaling". Honestly I prefer the Rotel. When comparing an 2-D animation there is less pixelation with the Rotel. Colors are less vivid with the Rotel as well (not sure if this is a good or bad thing).
The Rotel also plays regular DVD's that the Panasonic won't due to scratches and such. (This alone has defiantly has sold the wife!)
Overall Im happy with it.
Just curious if anyone else using an RDV as an audio source. I "think" the Rotel does a better job, but would like to hear others experiences.
Thanks!
Keep in mind, I'm no high roller (obviously). My current setup is:
Rotel RSP-1066
Rotel RMB 1075
B&W 703 (L/R)
B&W HTM7
B&W ASW 850
B&W 303 (rear)
I connected the RDV-1060 via toslink (Audioquest optilink-1) and the same with the Panasonic BD-55.
2CH Music
Surprisingly, there is not that 'much' of a difference. I think i prefer the sound from the Rotel and it seems more detailed, but I just haven't put enough testing time to it.
Is this because I'm using digital out and letting the RSP do the decoding?
VIDEO
The Panasonic BD55 was one of the better choices 3 years ago when I bought it. 7.1 audio output, great reviews, etc. But when I did a video comparison (rotel via Component video and the Panasonic via HDMI) I thought the Panasonic would outperform with "upscaling". Honestly I prefer the Rotel. When comparing an 2-D animation there is less pixelation with the Rotel. Colors are less vivid with the Rotel as well (not sure if this is a good or bad thing).
The Rotel also plays regular DVD's that the Panasonic won't due to scratches and such. (This alone has defiantly has sold the wife!)
Overall Im happy with it.
Just curious if anyone else using an RDV as an audio source. I "think" the Rotel does a better job, but would like to hear others experiences.
Thanks!
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