I am sure this has been a topic b-4 but here goes anyway. I started into Rotel w/ the RSP-980, RMB-1075 power amp. I moved "up" to an RSX-1055 for a pre-pro. I love the improved processing capabilities and sound of the surround channels w/ the 1055, but it doesnt hold a candle to the 980 for 2 channel. The 1055 in 2 channel is boaring, where as the 980 would come into the room and grab me. Question being would the RSP-1068 bring this back as well as keep the surround sounds I am acustomed to? I have no desire to get the 1098 which I am sure would do the trick, but b-4 I go shell out $1500 in a few hours (a store an hour from me has a couple on hand) I figured I would see if any one has made the same change and noticed a big difference. The demo will sound incredible I am sure, with different gear and enviroment than I have, so been-there, done-that would be cool. I am unsure of there return policy if I were to bring it home and not find what I am looking for. Worst case, I can buy another 980 exsclusively for audio only, Thanx, Bob
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IMO the 1066 was a slight improvement over the 1055 for SQ. Not worth the upgrade if you already had a 1055 but if you wanted the absolute best of the two and you were starting from scratch, the 1066 was the way to go IMO.
Now the 1056 and 1068 are supposed to be a fair bit better than their predeccesors, especially for two channel, from what I've read others say so it may be something for you to look into. And as the the 1066 was slightly better than the 1055, I would imagine the 1068 would give you that extra inch of SQ over the 1056 as well.
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Well, I just returned from Stereoland RSP-1068less. The salesman was a Dink. He had given me the "we dont make anything on Rotel" song and dance. He sure tried to cram an Anthem 2 channel tube pre-amp down my throat. Price wasnt bad, (demo-799) but I listened to the RSP-1068 through some Paradigm big blonde floor standers and an Anthem power amp, and that was the sound I had w/ my set-up b-4 the RSP-980 went in favor of the RSX-1055. His best price on the 1068 was $1680 out the door. I said "NAH" I did notice they had an RSX-1056 in a seperate room, perhaps I should venture back and give it a listen, or perhaps set patiently and wait for a better deal on the 1068. Thanks again, BobComment
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I guess I'd like to hear/learn advices/experiences from those who have gone this route.
That is, stick with the RSX1066, or exchange it for the RSX1055/RMB1075 combo? I bought it from Myer-Emco so I can do the exchange with no penalty.
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Hello all,
Have been lurking through various HT forums for some time but new to Club Rotel. I have learnt much and have improved my system greatly with the advice I've learnt. However, I am looking to upgrade within a limited budget, and a limited physical space and wish some advice.... -
Hi:
I think I have made a purchasing mistake! 8O
I currently own a Rotel RSX 1055 and found an RSP 980 thinking I should or would be able to use this in conjunction with it.
Is is it overkill or redundancy to have the two?
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My system ,so far, is :
Magnepan MC1 ...fronts and surrounds
Magnepan CC3....center channel
Music Hall CD25 24/96...cd player
Rel Srata 3 .....subwoofer
..now the thing is that I was close of buying a Rotel rsx1055 as a receiver,I went to my dealer... -
A question for the experts here. You folks have previously convinced me to look at purchasing a RSX1055 over a Denon AVR4802R.
In reviewing the Rotel RSX1055, I was curious of what I would gain if anything by getting a RSP1066/RMB0175 combo over the RSX1055/RMB1075 combo. Thanks in advance...
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