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I have an opportunity to get a 985 II for a good price. I know it lacks the 12 volt trigger and is slightly less powerful, but I am curious how it compares sonically with the 1075. Any experience/opinions? 
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I had one for a couple weeks before my 1075 arrived. It sounded very musical to me considerably better than the Denon 580x I was replacing. I thought at the time I really needed the 12volt trigger (which I don't use currently). Bottom line is that the 985II is a much better deal for the dollar. I did not notice any improvement when I hooked up the 1075 other than it looked more impressive.Get the most BANG for your BUCK -
Thanks, it seems that way to me although I seem to remember a post somewhere a few weeks ago in which the person stated that the 1075 sounded superior. Cannot even remember what forum it appeared in so imagine trying to find it, but I will look. :rofl:Comment
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I own a RB-985MKII as well. Altough the new 1075 is a very good amp, I found the difference very small. I even thought the 985 was a little less harsh on high volumes.
I would suggest you get the 985MKII, and save some money. Unless you absolutely need that 12V trigger....Last edited by eelco74; 05 October 2004, 16:54 Tuesday.Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
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Thanks for the suggestion. It appears according to the Rotel web site that the amp has been out of production since 1998. This would make a used pretty old now. Any concerns due to age?Comment
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I've owned both, including both at the same time once for a few months.
Go for the 985 MK II. I can't tell any difference between the two
With regard to age etc... It's a power amp it just plods along, might occasionally blow a fuse if so just replace it Go for it.
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The age shouldn't really be that much of a factor but the capacitors will ware out over time. I had a musical fidelity amp that was built in the early 80's and it worked perfectly so you've got lots of life left in that 985:TComment
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I am pretty sure that the 985MKII was sold until early 2002. At least here in Europe. I also got one second hand in 2003 , and it was at that time only 1 year old.Marantz AV8802, Marantz UD8002, Rotel RB-991 and RB985mkii, Rotel RD960
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Well the Rotel web site says it was not produced after 1998, but by other replies age may not be that important of a factor.Originally posted by eelco74
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I still have and love my RB-985 (Mk 1) which I have had since new in 1998. I have not had a single issue or niggle with it, and I love the sound. It is a very solid piece of equipment. I think there is very little difference with the MkII (appart from the impressive looking heatsinks on the front of the MkII), so I think you should have no concerns with the age or quality of this.Comment
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The 1075 is better to look at, if that matters to you.
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