Difference RB-985 and RB-985 MKII
I have the opportunity to buy a RB 985 for £340. What is the difference between this model and the RB985 MKII and is the price I have been offered on the MKI reasonable?
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Last edited by silvestro; 12 May 2004, 15:07 Wednesday. -
I know once difference is the MKI is 100 watts per channel and the MKII is 110 watts per channel.
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If I remember correctly, the main differences in those two units were cosmetic. The MKI had a smooth flat front panel, and the MKII had a "heat sink" type "finned" front panel. I think that the MKII had a damping factor of 260, where the MKI was at around 180. I could be a little off on those numbers, but it is close to that.Comment
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Forgive the ignorance but what audible effect does a higher damping factor have?Comment
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I think there were even 3 versions,
A MKI no THX
A MKI THX
And the MKII THX, witch I own.
The damping factor means it can cope more easilly with difficult speakers. However anything above 100 is alread considered overkill.Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
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the 985 MK1 has a fixed power cord
The 985 MKII has a IEC detachable powercord.Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
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Hi there,
My MkII is "only" 5x100W, not 110W.
I have had both of them, and I only have the MkII version now.
All has been said about the difference. I just mention that, earingly speaking (is that english ? ), it is almost impossible to hear it.
Ive paid mine (second hand) 600€, which make around 400£ I guess.
RegardsComment
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Both the manual and the brochure state 5 x 110 watt for the MKII
I got mine second hand as well. Paid 599 Euro's for it. I was only 9 month old....Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
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Not mine.
My owner manual says :
Continuous Power Output : 100 watts/ch.
You can check here :
Last page.Comment
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You are right, mine also says 2 x 100 watt, so what is it then ?
I have 3 brochures here wich all state 5 x 110 watt...
Does not really matter though..Last edited by eelco74; 13 June 2004, 06:18 Sunday.Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
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As you say.Originally posted by eelco74
100W or 110W are enough anyway.
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Have the chance of a Rotel RB985 MKII for £525 or should I hold out for the RMB 1075 for £850
Any thoughts?
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