Hi, I recently read in a home-theater magazine that the Rotel rsx1067 was their first choice in the heavy-receiver class.. How will this receiver compare to a setup with rsp1068, rb993 and rb985mkII, when it comes to sound quality, as the price for these two setups will be about the same..
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Take the RSP-1068 and separate amps - flexibility and sound
JRambo,
I'd take the RSP-1068 and the amplifiers. The RSX-1067 and RSP-1068 have the same basic firmware and digital processors etc - though some ports (power-suppliers etc) are different. However using the separate amplifiers mean that you can upgrade either the amplifiers or the processor in the future as needs arise without loosing the benefit of the other.
Also you will get a little higher quality sound and power from the separate amplifiers. Basically the RSX-1067 is 100w a channel. The RB993 is 200w per channel for 3 channels - twice the RSX and much closer to the RB-1080 that many of us love for stereo.... That gives you a perfectly matched front three speakers for your front sound stage. Now the RB985 II is 100w per channel - still a match for the RSX-1067.
Geoff -
I agree with geoff, the RB993 is an absolute stunner as an amp. The 1068 combo wil give you the best sound, as well as the upgrade felxibility...Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
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I'll go for the 1068 then..
I also have noticed there are two versions of the rb993. One is thx verified and the other is not. Anyone know the difference between these two?Comment
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THX Certified is the newer build
Hi,
The THX version as the slightly newer model / build date - Rotel had paid for the assessment by THX and had to wait for the approval - but the diferences are just normal Rotel model running changes - specs are the same. So the early ones didn't have the logo. If it is the same price - take the THX one (being newer) - but if there is a big saving - you won't hear the difference for the non THX version...
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Is the better choice the RSP1068 or RSX1056 for pre-amp duty?
I will add the RMB1066 (in bi-amp mode) or the RMB1075.
I am upgrading from a denon1804 to drive B&W700series in 5channels only (no sub yet)
Being budget limited, choosing the RSX1056 allows me to... -
I am looking to get an amp to take the load off my RSX1055.
I remember reading somewhere that some prefered the sound of the 985 over the 1075.
Can anyone provide their preferences/suggestions?
Also, if I am into 50/50 HT/music, but more critical about... -
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Let me start out by saying I loved the rsx1065 and the combo of the rsp1066 and rmb1075. I own a B&K avr307 and thinking of coming back to Rotel. The rsx1067 caught my eye as did the rsp1067. Seperates would be the way to go a but the rsx1067 is so good in my opnion that I would consider... -
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I'm interested in opinions on whether an RB993 would a good upgrade and suitable match for a 1055, with Dynaudio Contour 1.1 mains, and hopefully Contour or 122 centre speaker soon (currently an old Mordaunt Short thing, got it cheap).
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I recently acquire a Rotel RB993. Unlike the new Rotel RB1080, RB1095 etc, the RB993 does not have a 12V input. I like to know if anyone has suggestions on how to go about adding some sort of auto power-up kit to the power amp to work with my Denon 3805 receiver.
Ideally...
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