1068+1075 or 1056

[segre]

I was wondering how much of a difference will getting a RSP-1068 and RMB-1075 be from getting the RSX-1056. The receiver is obviously a lot cheaper, but I realize that components will sound better. I am primarily interested in music, though I do care about theater as well. I have B&W 602s as my fronts, LM1s as surround and LCR-6 as center channel. I hope to upgrade my fronts to 705's maybe, but I want to improve my receiver first. Let me know...Thanks!

segre

[kiki]

That was dilema 6 months ago and I just bought the 1068+1075 for around 3 weeks. I post in around 5 forums and 90% advice was get pre/power giving you more update option rather than stuck with one box receiver.

[dermie999]

I agree with kiki. IMO the separates route is far superior to the receiver route in terms of flexibility and cost of future upgrades (and there WILL be future upgrades).


Trevor

[shadow]

Don't the upgrades also apply to the 1056??

[Fred7]

The 1056 has pre-outs so you can add an amp later if you want. I originally had an RSP-1066 but went with the 1056 receiver when I 'upgraded'. For me I just couldn't justify the extra cost and the sound quality of the RSX-1056 was better that the RSP-1066 in my opinion, especially with the enhanced bass management that the 1056 ( and 1068 ) has. I never did compare the 1056 receiver to the 1068 processor. You'll have to judge for yourself.

[dermie999]

You're right shadow upgrades apply to the 1056 as well. My point is that if Rotel add new surround sound modes etc you can get access to these by adding a new pre/pro rather than getting a new receiver and paying for amps that haven't been upgraded. Just my opinion though.


Trevor

[Scherr]

But the flip side of that argument is that you can get the 1056 + the 1075 for $400.00 cheaper than the 1068 and 1075. You get the separate amp and now can power your back center surrounds with the 1056's internal amp. You give up a little on sound quality, but get more channels, a tuner, and just as much upgradability when it is time for a new pre/pro or receiver.

Just my opinion. I know Andrew had the 1066, sold it and bought a 1055, for this reason. Of course, he has since upgraded to the 1098!

Scott

[segre]

Thanks for replying everyone. I guess there are good arguments to go both ways, so I have a tough decision to make...though I may have to let the wallet talk and then I have no choice. Thanks again.