matt200sr Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 If anyone knows where there is a Rotel RMB-1075 for sale can they please let me know. New or second hand! I will also look to interstate so if anytbody knows where one is at a retailer can they let me know?
dantan Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 If anyone knows where there is a Rotel RMB-1075 for sale can they please let me know. New or second hand! I will also look to interstate so if anytbody knows where one is at a retailer can they let me know? G'day mate, Speak with Mark at Sound Advice, and he might be able to help you. Sound Advice's telephone number is 9321 5553.
matt200sr Posted November 24, 2008 Author Posted November 24, 2008 G'day mate,Speak with Mark at Sound Advice, and he might be able to help you. Sound Advice's telephone number is 9321 5553. Ok I've secured a 1080 to run my fronts and Sound Advice have a 1070 that is bridgeable to run my center (B&W LCR60) The manufacturer states that the 1070 is bridgeable to proved 330w continuous would that suit my B&W LCR60? The manufacturer states that the 1050 is not bridgeable however in the 1070 manual the wiring of this is as simple as running speaker cable from L output on one set of binding posts and speaker cable form the R output on the other set and then both to the center. My question is why is this not possible to do with the 1050? If I can get away with the 1050 I will!
M&K Freak Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 If anyone knows where there is a Rotel RMB-1075 for sale can they please let me know. I don't want to start a whole Digital/Anaolog discussion, but am still a big fan of Rotel's high current stuff. New or second hand (Second hand - preferably) I will also look to interstate so if anytbody knows where one is at a retailer can they let me know? Cheers Matt - what configuration did you endup with?
tb1231503560936 Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 If anyone knows where there is a Rotel RMB-1075 for sale can they please let me know. I don't want to start a whole Digital/Anaolog discussion, but am still a big fan of Rotel's high current stuff. New or second hand (Second hand - preferably) I will also look to interstate so if anytbody knows where one is at a retailer can they let me know? Cheers Matt - what configuration did you endup with? You can try Challenge HiFi in Adelaide. That's where I bought mine from late last year.
dantan Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 If anyone knows where there is a Rotel RMB-1075 for sale can they please let me know. I don't want to start a whole Digital/Anaolog discussion, but am still a big fan of Rotel's high current stuff. New or second hand (Second hand - preferably) I will also look to interstate so if anytbody knows where one is at a retailer can they let me know? Cheers Matt - what configuration did you endup with? If anything, I think you will find a lot of people who would say "good on ya" for going for a conventional Class A/B Amplifier. I have never properly auditioned a Class D (I don't know too much about Class D, but not all Class D Amplifiers are 'Digital' as such, because some or most still have analogue out-puts or whatever they are called) Amplifier, so I cannot comment, but since Rotel is going that way, and so is Pioneer, I am sure that they are happy with the benefits of Class D, including its sonic capabilities. All the Best with sourcing one, mate.
tb1231503560936 Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) I have never properly auditioned a Class D (I don't know too much about Class D, but not all Class D Amplifiers are 'Digital' as such, because some or most still have analogue out-puts or whatever they are called) Amplifier, so I cannot comment, but since Rotel is going that way, and so is Pioneer, I am sure that they are happy with the benefits of Class D, including its sonic capabilities. I tried the Class D Rotel RMB-1085 prior to purchasing the RMB-1075. Didnt like it, at least not in my system. There was an improvement in top end detail, but a distinct lack of bass from what the AVR and 1075 provided. AndrewW did a review of the 1085 in the reviews section a while ago, found the same thing with his Krix setup, but overcame it with setting speakers to small and using the sub to provide the bass. I'm glad he came up with a suitable solution for himself, but to me that's more or less bandaiding a "problem" with the amp if you can call it that. Maybe I shouldn't sound so negative about the new amps, as I'm sure a company such as Rotel wouldnt release a whole new range of amps whilst superceeding the old range, unless they were able to provide a similar sound characteristic. Perhaps the 1085 just wasnt a good match for my system whereas the 1075 was. Edited January 8, 2009 by tb123
dantan Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I think maybe the '1085 Power Amplifier is really designed for lower-end systems. It's a $1,000.00 5-channel Power Amplifier, so I wouldn't have expected much from it. I am guessing that it would boost a system that has got a lower-end A/V Receiver (with pre-outs) powering its loudspeakers. It is also Rotel's very first Class D Power Amplifier that it has done fully in-house, obviously thanks to its work along with Bang & Olufsen while manufacturing and fine-tuning the '1077 to Rotel's sonic liking. The '1077 has got rave reviews everywhere, and I am sure at an RRP of $2,399.00 now for a 7 x 100-watt unit (doubling its out-put into 4ohm loads) will be a good option for some. Dan.
yamapro Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 If anyone knows where there is a Rotel RMB-1075 for sale can they please let me know. I don't want to start a whole Digital/Anaolog discussion, but am still a big fan of Rotel's high current stuff. New or second hand (Second hand - preferably) I will also look to interstate so if anytbody knows where one is at a retailer can they let me know? Cheers Matt - what configuration did you endup with? Hmm I'm in Adelaide and fear i have missed this boat too If anyone interstate wants to send two to Adelaide and maybe save some freight all round??? (No hurry i would be happy within 6 months )
tb1231503560936 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Hmm I'm in Adelaide and fear i have missed this boat too If anyone interstate wants to send two to Adelaide and maybe save some freight all round??? (No hurry i would be happy within 6 months ) Two? No need to go and get greedy now! Hope you find one, they do go quite nicely with Edwards speakers, if you eventually go down that track.
yamapro Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Two?No need to go and get greedy now! Hope you find one, they do go quite nicely with Edwards speakers, if you eventually go down that track. Hehehe not two for me... M&K Freak made the first move i just wanted to jump on the back of that if there are two kicking about at the same source Still looking seriously at Edwards speakers.... some custom ribbon equipped LCR monitors are very tempting, BUT so too are the B&W CT700 range. Luckily i have time on my side to work it all out
POV Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 I tried the Class D Rotel RMB-1085 prior to purchasing the RMB-1075. Didnt like it, at least not in my system. There was an improvement in top end detail, but a distinct lack of bass from what the AVR and 1075 provided. AndrewW did a review of the 1085 in the reviews section a while ago, found the same thing with his Krix setup, but overcame it with setting speakers to small and using the sub to provide the bass. I'm glad he came up with a suitable solution for himself, but to me that's more or less bandaiding a "problem" with the amp if you can call it that. Maybe I shouldn't sound so negative about the new amps, as I'm sure a company such as Rotel wouldnt release a whole new range of amps whilst superceeding the old range, unless they were able to provide a similar sound characteristic. Perhaps the 1085 just wasnt a good match for my system whereas the 1075 was. It has occured to me recently that there is an element of conjecture between musical accuracy and 'lack of bass'. Often when describing decent quality equipment that is highly accurate (cue Sonique or Martin Logan Speakers) the term 'lack of bass' is used. My experiences with digital amps (particularly good quality ones) is that they are highly accurate and extremely revealing of source material. Perhaps we as listeners have become acustomed to a more coloured 'warmer' analogue amplification, and this is confronting when listening to digital amplification in that our source material is simply not as 'bassy' as we believed. Interesting notion.................. Cheers, Drew
tb1231503560936 Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 It has occured to me recently that there is an element of conjecture between musical accuracy and 'lack of bass'. Often when describing decent quality equipment that is highly accurate (cue Sonique or Martin Logan Speakers) the term 'lack of bass' is used. My experiences with digital amps (particularly good quality ones) is that they are highly accurate and extremely revealing of source material. Perhaps we as listeners have become acustomed to a more coloured 'warmer' analogue amplification, and this is confronting when listening to digital amplification in that our source material is simply not as 'bassy' as we believed. Interesting notion..................Cheers, Drew I guess none of us, or very few at least, know what the actual source recording sounds like, therfore we are at the mercy of our "system" and our tastes as to how the audio sounds in our listening space. I have always cranked up the bass and treble on my systems, just liked more of that punch in anything I listened to. When I got my new AVR, I still listened to everything in Auto Surround mode so I could wind up the bass and treble to my liking. Running in Direct mode, just sounded anorexic, flat, no life etc. That being said, I started listening to more music and HT in Direct mode to the point that I now prefer it that way. I've tried going back to increased bass and treble but it just sounds too much, over the top etc. Strange, but tastes change I guess. It was this way with the 1085. I was used to the way the AVR sounded, and putting that amp into the setup, removed what I liked. I tried hard to like the amp as I was enjoying the increase in top end detail, but in the end believe I lost more than I gained which was unacceptable. Fortunately the 1075 character is much more like the AVR's and remains in my system which I am very happy with. TB
M&K Freak Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) Hehehe not two for me... M&K Freak made the first move i just wanted to jump on the back of that if there are two kicking about at the same source Still looking seriously at Edwards speakers.... some custom ribbon equipped LCR monitors are very tempting, BUT so too are the B&W CT700 range. Luckily i have time on my side to work it all out Hey Yamapro I have found 3 RMB-1075's still for sale, at various retailers around the country (and NO, there are no suppliers with > 1 unit). I am currently negotiating the purchase of one of them now. If you're still in the market, or anyone else in the market, PM me, and I will give you the details of the the suppliers (once I have finalised my deal, of course ). Edited January 12, 2009 by M&K Freak
Zarthaz1503560824 Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Hey YamaproI have found 3 RMB-1075's still for sale, at various retailers around the country (and NO, there are no suppliers with > 1 unit). I am currently negotiating the purchase of one of them now. If you're still in the market, or anyone else in the market, PM me, and I will give you the details of the the suppliers (once I have finalised my deal, of course ). Have send you a pm in regards to this....
Dogbert Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 I have found 3 RMB-1075's still for sale, at various retailers around the country (and NO, there are no suppliers with > 1 unit). I am currently negotiating the purchase of one of them now. If you're still in the market, or anyone else in the market, PM me, and I will give you the details of the the suppliers (once I have finalised my deal, of course ). Good work M&K Freak, unfortunately I am stuck in Tanzania with work getting over a dose of malaria so can't grab one for now. If there are any left in a couple of months (doubt it though), count me in. Cheers
POV Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 There's a US one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Rotel-RMB-1075-High...ShippingPayment
djOS Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) There's a US one on ebay:http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Rotel-RMB-1075-High...ShippingPayment Im not planning on going up against the OP (or anyone else) on this one but, just for informational purposes, are Rotel poweramps multi-voltage? Edited January 13, 2009 by djOS
Zarthaz1503560824 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Got mine today thanks to M&K Freak who posted about that he found 3 of em, from brief look through the manual it is multi voltage , but it has to be done at a Rotel service centre. Adjustment is inside the case from what i can figure the manual says.
M&K Freak Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Got mine today thanks to M&K Freak who posted about that he found 3 of em, from brief look through the manual it is multi voltage , but it has to be done at a Rotel service centre. Adjustment is inside the case from what i can figure the manual says. Hey Zarthaz Glad you picked one up. Mineshould be on the way to Adelaide now, so will hopefully have it by the weekend. What are you powering with the amp? Let us know how it goes, and what you think of the 1075.
Zarthaz1503560824 Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Hey ZarthazGlad you picked one up. Mine should be on the way to Adelaide now, so will hopefully have it by the weekend. What are you powering with the amp? Let us know how it goes, and what you think of the 1075. Hiya M&K, Yeah got the RMB 1075 yesterday, was a semi local pickup more or less, from Melbourne to Geelong and its all hooked up to my Harman Kardon 255 as the pre-pro. Sounds all good to me, doesn't seem to have changed the sound character all that much, but certainly has a lot more presence and punch to it. Very happy with it, and putting a lot of music through it now as well, which is what i never really did much prior to the power amp addition. Only have really become aware of one issue which relates to the HK and not the Rotel and that is my CD player loses sync with the HK during track changes (connected via coax) and i get a slight pop when it resyncs, and its annoying the crap out of me ehe. Only really played Blu-Ray's through it and a bit of radio more or less, so wasn't really aware too much of the issue, but my son told me it has always done that as he used it for cd playback a lot more. Also does it on a normal dvd layer change (connected via hdmi) and if i play music via my Zensonic 500 media server (connected via hdmi for vision and optical for sound). But it varies on the Zensonic, sometimes it does it and sometimes not, guess there is a less of delay when switching from 1 track to the next sometimes. But back to the Rotel, no complaints here and liking it sonically, and can for sure notice a difference in the overall presence of the sound and its for the better, so its all good Love the look of the thing too, just so chunky and industrial, certainly looks like a workhorse.. Thanks for having put me on to it, and i guess it leaves just one unit in the country at a retailer we know of..... Z
dantan Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Congratulations on your purchase, Zarthaz. With a Power Amplifier, I have found that it does not really change the signature of the sound. The pre-amplifier really is responsible for the signature of the sound. I noticed a huge change when I changed my pre-amplifier from an Integra DTR7.8 A/V Receiver to a Marantz AV8003 Surround Processor/Pre-Amplifier. Dan.
Zarthaz1503560824 Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Thanks Dantan, I guess at a future date i will look into going with a proper pre-pro unit of undetermined brand so far, gotta be reasonably affordable hehe. For the immediate future the HK 255 and Rotel combo will do nicely, and got plenty of oomph for what it is used for. Have not run a proper pre and power amplifier combo in many many years when i still had the Quad 303 with a Quad 33 set up with some Altec speakers, but this was back in the mid 70's and in a different country as well. Much water has passed under the bridge since then And was purely musical as well offcourse, there was no home theatre back then.., different world we live in nowadays Z Edited January 14, 2009 by Zarthaz
bsaac Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I also use a Rotel 1075 with a HK 255 and find it to work well. As Zarthaz has said the Rotel does change the sound character so much but it definately adds a bit more punch and a lot more presence to the sound IMO. All in all I find the 1075 to be a great unit and great value for money!
dantan Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks Dantan, I guess at a future date i will look into going with a proper pre-pro unit of undetermined brand so far, gotta be reasonably affordable hehe. For the immediate future the HK 255 and Rotel combo will do nicely, and got plenty of oomph for what it is used for. Have not run a proper pre and power amplifier combo in many many years when i still had the Quad 303 with a Quad 33 set up with some Altec speakers, but this was back in the mid 70's and in a different country as well. Much water has passed under the bridge since then And was purely musical as well offcourse, there was no home theatre back then.., different world we live in nowadays Z All in good time, I always say. Don't get me wrong, though. I am sure your system sounds good. I used to have a Harman/Kardon system and was extremely happy with it. In fact, I gave my Harman/Kardon system to my sister and her husband and they are still using the satellite loudspeakers (powered by an Onkyo TX-SR606 I purchased them as a new-house present) while my Dad now has that entry-level A/V Receiver. If you are happy with the Harman/Kardon sound, definitely stick with it. The great thing with owning a good quality Power Amplifier like you do now is that it will last you for many years and you can simply change your A/V Receiver/Pre-Amplifier over the coming years to suit. Bear in mind also that your '1075 will only start performing optimally after it has had some running-in, so I would imagine you will start hearing a further improvement in the coming days and weeks. Most importantly, sit back and enjoy!!! Dan.
Recommended Posts