Is there any reason I should NOT get an RSP-1066?

**alkalay** · 27 June 2004, 04:37 Sunday

One reason that pops to my mind

Hey Drew_W

A good reason I can think of is the RSP-1068.

The RSP-1068 gives a better system management and sound control and has features similar to Rotel's current flagship, the RSP-1098.
From users reviews I've read it sounds better than the 1066.
The 1068 costs more of-course but as I see it it's a long time investments.
You may go to rotel.com and download the 1066 and 1068 manuals and check what's in the 1068 that the 1066 lacks.

**aarsoe** · 27 June 2004, 06:05 Sunday

Drew

I have the 1066 and even if I was very keen to upgrade to a 1068, when it was announced, I have decided to wait another round and go for the next version of the 1098 when ever it will be released.
Reason - dont think the step up is big enough to warrent the price, but then again I have to sell off the 1066 and take a loss on that one as well.
Also the 1068 is still missing a vital thing for me - namely two 5.1 inputs for both SACD and DVD-A or a digital version of the same.

IMHO the 1066 sounds more than decent, if you provide it with the best working conditions - ie. good interconnects, upgraded power cables and take the time to do a good setup.
For me it all comes down to what I can get for a certain amount of money. For the same money I have to spend on getting the 1068, I can upgrade my one of my sources with a bigger sonic impact, so why spend USD 2500 to get a 10% improvement when the same money on a new CD or DVD player will give me 40% improvement..

**ti33er** · 27 June 2004, 07:31 Sunday

Just my 2c… I have to agree that the 1068 is just too small an upgrade (for the money) in reality to be concerned about the differences between 1066/1068 - from what I have gathered, general consensus is that the following version of the 109x series pre/pro would only really be worth upgrading too (or if budget constraints, getting a cheaper new, or second hand 1098 when the newer 109x version comes out – that is a wiser investment IMO) :roll:

**Dmantis** · 27 June 2004, 07:35 Sunday

Depending on system needs,I see no reason not to buy it.Personally I love the 1066.it's a well balanced preamp.And for the Money,can't go wrong there.
:T

**Jason Brown** · 27 June 2004, 17:59 Sunday

Drew,
What is the cost of the 1068 in Canada?

I demoed a 1066 before the 1068 came out but decided to order the 1068 instead to stay ahead of the game feature-wise for a bit longer. With the delay of the 1068, I got impatient and took home a 1098 which was in stock instead.

Long story short, the sound of the 1098 smokes the 1066. I was amazed at the difference in detail between the two. By all accounts the 1068 is supposed to sound a lot, if not just like the 1098. By that alone, I personally would spend a few hundred more on the 1068.

**Drew_W** · 27 June 2004, 19:13 Sunday

Retail on the 1068 here is ~$2300CND + 15% tax. After bargaining even, we're talking about a $1000 differential.

Of course, I'd *ADORE* a 1098, but that's miles out of my league for now.

And the $1000 difference between the 1066 and 1068 is more than halfway to upgrading my L/C/R speakers, as indicated in my original post, so I think I'll get this 1066. It has the upgraded component video, but not the BM fix...I might be able to do that one myself...

I have a Denon DVD-2900S backordered at ecost too...if all goes according to plan, I'll have a nice system...until I decide to upgrade again!

**Mark_C.** · 27 June 2004, 20:31 Sunday

Stick with the 1066. That way, when you get the upgrade bug in three years, there will certainly be an even slicker Rotel pre/pro model well worth the cost of the upgrade. There are many happy 1066 owners out there. It's my opinion that the more $ you put into speakers, the better. Electronics come second.

**Bing Fung** · 27 June 2004, 22:50 Sunday

I'd say the 1066 is a nice enough unit and you seem to have resolved what your expectations are from it.

$1000 difference is significant....

Enjoy! :T

Is there any reason I should NOT get an RSP-1066?