Sound quality of RSP-1572 vs RSP-1098?

[whmacs]

Hi Guys,
My RSP-1098 + (RMB-1075 + RB-1070 power amps) are still going after 11 years. I am starting to look around for a replacement for the RSP-1098. The logical choice would be the RSP-1572. For anyone who has done this upgrade would anyone care to comment on the sound quality of these two units. I would be more than happy if the RSP-1572 at least matched the sound quality of the RSP-1098 i.e. does the RSP-1572 have that Rotel 'sound' (clear, neutral sounding).

If I'm really lucky maybe something new will be announced at CES this year.

Regards and thanks,
Stephen

[wkhanna]

No direct experiance.....

But here is what Kal had to say:



Link

[whmacs]

No direct experiance.....

But here is what Kal had to say:

Link

Hi Wkhanna,
Thanks for this link, greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Stephen

[eelco74]

Hi Wkhanna,
Thanks for this link, greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Stephen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fQGtKZDA6V8

Sorry for the german, but it seems that sound wise the RSP-1572 is a bit better than the Marantz AV8801. But then (at least in Europe) the Rotel is about 1/2 the price. Bryston and Krell also do a better job but at astronomical prices.

So it seems the 1572 (currently 1600 Euro in EU) is a real bargain and a sonic gem. If you can live with the ancient GUI and no Dolby Atmos or auto room correction.

[Audio_ElF]

There's details of the RSP-1582 posted http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthr...42443-Ces-2015 which appears like its a step up from RSP-1572.

[whmacs]

Thanks Guys,
Based on the comments in regards to the RSP-1582, I've pretty well made my mind up to grab one of them when they become available. I can't install ATMOS and auto room correction isn't a big deal to me (I use a meter and have an SMS-1 for sub calibration), so the RSP-1582 is looking quite appealing

Regards,
Stephen

[JDH]

Being Australia we probably won't see it until the end of the year. Ie. About a 6 month lag like we had with the RSP-1572 when it came out.

JDH

[whmacs]

Hi JDH,
I asked the question on Rotel Australia's Facebook page. They said that it was definitely coming to Australia, but could not tell me a release date.

https://www.facebook.com/RotelAUNZ?ref=ts&fref=ts

Regards,
Stephen

[JDH]

If its like previous RSP releases there is usually a Lag in release in Australia vs say the USA. I know with the RSP-1572 it was atleast 6 months after the release in the USA. Who knows this time round though, guess it comes down to demand and clearing out the old model first. I think the RSP-1582 will be available towards the last half of this year.

JDH