I've posted this question on another AV forum and got an interesting answer. I'm currently debating whether to get Rotel separates (1068 and 1075) or go with a good receiver from one of the reputable brands eg. Denon, Elite or Yamaha which would probably be cheaper and have more "bells and whistles". My priority is sound quality and I'm not big on surround modes. But at the same time, I'd also like to "future proof" my equipment as much as possible since this will be a substantial purchase for me. So features such as HDMI switching make good sense to me.
A poster on the other forum mentioned that the MCACC auto/room eq feature on his Pioneer Elite 55txi adjusts for the features of his room and makes a huge audible difference. I don't believe that the Rotels have these EQ features. He also goes on to say that Rotel is generally regarded as "entry level separates" whereas a high end receiver, such as his Pioneer could outperform separates, in certain rooms.
Now I'm not trying to start a flame war but I thought I'd put this question to this forum to see what your thoughts are. So, providing that I also get decent speakers for this system, do you think I will get better sound from the Rotel seps or a high end receiver?
I note that many of you seem to have B&Ws. Is there any particular reason (Rotels sound better w/ B&Ws) or just coincidence.
Cheers
A poster on the other forum mentioned that the MCACC auto/room eq feature on his Pioneer Elite 55txi adjusts for the features of his room and makes a huge audible difference. I don't believe that the Rotels have these EQ features. He also goes on to say that Rotel is generally regarded as "entry level separates" whereas a high end receiver, such as his Pioneer could outperform separates, in certain rooms.
Now I'm not trying to start a flame war but I thought I'd put this question to this forum to see what your thoughts are. So, providing that I also get decent speakers for this system, do you think I will get better sound from the Rotel seps or a high end receiver?
I note that many of you seem to have B&Ws. Is there any particular reason (Rotels sound better w/ B&Ws) or just coincidence.
Cheers
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