Anyone using a RB-1050 in their system?

[Evan Scussel]

I just sold my 5 channel amp (Anthem MCA-5) and have a Odyssey Audio Stratos Dual Mono on order that I am going to try in my system but there is a 6 week wait.

Been looking around and saw a couple of these babies out there. I was thinking of buying one of these as a makeshift main amp for the next month and a half and then move it to surround duty or for a zone 2 type operation.

What's a good price for one of these used? I think $500 is what they retailed for. How's the sound? Thanks.




Still searching for that elusive "perfect" sound.

[Legairre]

Evan,
It's been along time. How are you? I don't have a 1050, but I plan on getting one to power two center back speakers. It should go well with my 1095. The 1050 is $399. Here's Rotel's price list
http://www.rotel.com/products/retail-prices.htm

Also the place I shop will give 15% off the 1050. I'm not sure if I can mention dealer names on the forum, but I think you know where I shop, so for about $340 you could get one new. I've been looking on Audiogon for a few weeks now , but I haven't seen any used ones.




"What do you mean it's too loud? My ears aren't even bleeding yet!"
Radden Home Theater

[Evan Scussel]

Legairre,

I have been meaning to e-mail you and see what's up! Things are very good with me, my system has completely changed since you last visited. I made drastic changes, but won't be able to evaluate things until I get through the break in stages.

I know EXACTLY where you shop and have been meaning to call them about prices. Seeing there is one of these suckers on Audiogon right now for $325, and it's an older one to boot, $340 sounds like a good deal...I might give them a call.

Have you gotten your new HT up and running? I may want to head down there and check it out!




Still searching for that elusive "perfect" sound.

[Legairre]

I guess you could say I'm semi up and running. I just finished painting and putting up the drop ceiling a couple of weeks ago. I finished the basement into three separate rooms. The theaer is 13x24 with burgundy walls and a black drop ceiling. When I turn the lights off in the theater it's so dark(starting about four feet in front of the TV) that it looks like the screen is just floating in the air. You can't see the speakers or even the TVs base. My wife went for the theater colors as long as I painted the other two rooms normal colors like off white walls and ceiling. I still have some work to do. Hopefully I'll be done within the next month or so and really spend some serious time down there. Right now I go down there to listen to music and a movie once in a while. Once I'm finished I'll probably never want to leave.

It sounds like you moved too. It also sounds like you made some SERIOUS changes to your system.




"What do you mean it's too loud? My ears aren't even bleeding yet!"
Radden Home Theater

[LEVESQUE]

I'm using a RB-1050 for my 2 back centers (2xStudio-20). It's more then enough for those rear "effects" that rarely need a lot of "punch". I'm using a RMB-1095 for the rest of my speakers.

RB-1050 power rating is really conservative, because I can use 7.1 surround mode and drive it very loud without any clipping or distortion. It's really able to "fallow" the RMB-1095.

For 400$ CDN it's more then enough to drive back centers. :LOL:

[Evan Scussel]

Legairre, I will send you an e-mail and tell you ALL about it!

Let's just say the Anthem AVM-20 is the only component in my HT that has survived the brutal cuts.

Subwoofer: gone and replaced with a different model
Speakers: All 5, gone.
Amp: Yep...that too, gone.

Should get my new speakers in early next week. Amp in 4-6 weeks, got the new sub around Christmas.




Still searching for that elusive "perfect" sound.

[sndtowne]

The RB-1050 is a "feisty" little amp. A real good value for the money. I used one for surrounds in a 7.1 system for a while and was very satisified. It also has signal sensing which allows auto turn on in the presence of a signal. I don't think it can be beat for $399.00 (U.S.).




Bruce

[Legairre]

As of yesterday I'm now using the 1050 for my back speakers. Fills in the gap for 7 channel music mode really well. Haven't had a chance to try DD/EX or DTS/ES movies yet though.

levesque,
It looks like you and I both have the same setup. 1066, 1095 & 1050.




"What do you mean it's too loud? My ears aren't even bleeding yet!"
Radden Home Theater