RSX-1056 or RSP-1068+RMB-1066

[papay]

I am going to replace my Yamaha RX-V620 with Rotel.I am no using KRELL 300i for the mains speakers.
I need adwise for the best solution,either RSX-1056 or RSP-68/RMB-1066 for center and back ch.

papay

[Tha Freak]

the combo is surely a K more exp than the RSX-1056...

it doesn't seem to be a good comparison...

A better one would be co compare the RSX-1067 (the bigger receiver) and the combo RSP-1068 and that RMB-1066

cos if you have the money for the combo, I would say get it instead!!

[Azeke]

Papay,

Welcome to the forum.

My suggestion, RSP-1068 & RMB-1075 for now and perhaps add a 2 channel amp later, of course that depends on budget, tastes, speaker efficiency, etc.

Just my quick thoughts,

Azeke

[Andrew Pratt]

I'd agree if you're going to go seperates go for the 1068 and 1075 power amp..its much stronger then the 1066 amp

[aud19]

Ditto on that or if music is a priority, the 1056 and 1080 would be another good option.

Jason

[papay]

Thanks for the adwise,but since i am going to use my Krell 2X150w for the front spks,i thougt the Rotel RMB-1066 would give me the power i needet for the center and back spk.
papay

[Andrew Pratt]

It might have enough power but only just and it doens't really give you much of an upgrade path for the future should you get larger speakers or require more power. The 1075 isn't that much more then the 1066 yet its got a lot more power and is generally considered a far better long term amp then the 1066.

[papay]

Ok,then i go for the RMB 1075 and RSP-1068.
I also have a choice to buy an second hand RB-985MK2 but this is mybe not any good choice,1075 are mybe a better choice.

papay

[Andrew Pratt]

Actually if the price difference is great the older amp might well be a very sound purchase esp. if it means you can then invest in better interconnects etc.

[eelco74]

I tried the 1075, but found a nice used 985MkII

I actually like the 985MKII a bit more thant the 1075. Although the 1075 is is a bit more powerfull, I think for the $$ you are better off with a 1068/985MKII combo.

I have a 981/985MKII/1068 combo and it rocks. Just wachted Terminator 3 in DTS. Oh boy it sounds soooooo mutch better than my previous setup...

[papay]

Yes it`s a good ide to spend the saved money with better interconnecting cables,I know this from earlier investment,but you get what you pay for,life is to short for listning to bad sound.
If I get the ampl.RB985 for 5-600§ Then I go for it and the RSP-1068.

papay

[shadow]

I would just get the 1056 receiver and use the Krell to power the front L-R speakers. :P

[Andrew Pratt]

Sounds like a good plan to me...be sure to check out CatCables if you need quality interconnects at an affordable price :W