Advice needed on RSX1067 vs RSP1068/1095

[rsl]

Hi,

Can anyone help me on this choice regarding Pre/pro and Amp (to power B&W 703 Fronts and mathcing Surrounds):

1) RSX 1067 and and 1080 (2 x 200W) to power the 2 fron channels

2) RSP 1068 and 1095 (5 x 200w)

I like option 2, becuase I want to go the separates route, but question the "overkill" of the 200w going through the center and surrounds. Also, i loose the "functionality" of the RSX 1067 -

In terms of Processing sound, how much real "edge" does the 1068 have over the 1067 - if any?

has anyone tested them??

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

[aud19]

If you plan on going the seperates route I'd say 1068/1075/1080 or as you stated 1068/1095. If you can afford the 1075/1080 it's the best of both worlds. Otherwise if you get the 1067 and decide to upgrade your processor in a couple years you'll have to buy new amps again as well. Cheaper in the long run and will offer a squeek better sonics in the mean time. The real difference in sound quality between the two isn't likely huge but true seperates will always sound better IMO.

Jason

[fivepack]

I'm really new to this and bought the 1068/1075. But i also listened to the 1067 en imo the separates do sound a lot better, that is on my speakers.

[Andrew Pratt]

What functionality would you loose with the 1068 over the 1067? Other then the tuner I don't see a difference feature wise. I'd say go for the 1068 combo if you can...it'll sound better and give you greater flexibility later on.

[rsl]

Thanks for your 5cents guys,

I will probably go with the 1068/1095 COMBO

[aud19]

Try to give the 1080/1075 combo a listen too. It will give you awesome two-channel, the ability to do 7.1, bi-amp the centre and do 6.1 or do a second zone and still have ample power for the surrounds/centre.

Jason

[Azeke]

I concur with Jason, try the 1068, 1075 (rear channel duties), and the RB-1080 (front channel duties). I think this combination provides better bang for the buck, which is btw the same price as the RMB-1095 ($2,000 US), the RMB-1075 & RB-1080 ($2000.00 US).

Regards,

Arman

[EricTh]

I currently have a 1080 and did a blind comparison with a krell kav3250 (250 watt 3-channel) and couldn't consistently differentiate between the two (we were shocked - even had another so-called audiophile come over after doubting us and he couldn't either [now I know why none of those guys in the stores will do blind tests]).

So I'm thinking of getting my $3000. back and picking up a 1075 to go with the 1080 but I'm worried about the center channel. I will only ever do 5.1 so if I bi-amp I'll have an extra channel (not a big deal) but will I be lacking the needed oomph in the center channel as compared to the R/L with the 1080 (one thing I could tell a difference with the krell was the seemless front soundstage for all three channels)?

Eric

[aud19]

I don't think there'd be any problem with the 1075 powering the center, especially if you bi-amp and especially if you bi-amp "properly" (crossover between pre/pro and amp). Just to be certain, is there a way you could convince your dealer to have a listen to that configuration?

Jason

[EricTh]

I'll bring it home for a listen and see...

Your "bi-amp properly" comment is intriguing - would that work against the design of my speaker's internal crossover? Can you give more detail as to how one would setup an external crossover?

Thanks
Eric

[aud19]

For bi-amping info check out this thread:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=8294&highlight=crossover

and this one:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=8243&highlight=crossover

Jason