Is the Rotel RB 1080 a high end AMP?
Benjamin Ward Is the Rotel RB 1080 a high end AMP?
In fact, the made-in-China Rotel RB 1080 looks like a high-end amp, with specs to match. The accompanying CD-ROM and DVD-ROM take the new owner on a simulated 3D fly-by tour of the 1080’s innards, the pilot’s voice describing points of interest along the way.
What was the personality of the Revel 1080?
Such hastily formed opinions are as often wrong as they are right; in the case of the 1080, they were mostly right but definitely incomplete. With the unlikely load of the Revel Studios, the $1000 Rotel had two discrete personalities. At low levels, such as one might use for casual listening, the characteristics were as described above.
Which is better the Krell or the Rotel?
The sound quality was night and day difference even though the Rotel is rated at 40wpc higher than the Krell. For a mid-fi amp it’s ok as a subwoofer amp, but for 2 channel stereo it’s pretty bad in the top registers.
Which is better the RB 1080 or the S800?
The RB 1080, which was still cooking in the system, was given the job of driving this “statement” loudspeaker. Mirabile dictu, it turned out that the 1080 was a better match for the S800s than for the Revels. This could have been because the S800s are more forward-sounding than the Studios, or are an easier load to drive.
Is the Rotel RB 1070 an integrated amp?
I purchased the Rotel RC 1070 Pre Amp and the RB 1080 Power Amp to replace my NAD C352 Integrated Amp. Nothing was majorly wrong with the NAD, but I was looking for more spice and a more open and engaging sound.
What’s the difference between the old and New Rotel amps?
The new Rotel RB-1590, RB-1582 Mkll or the RMB1585 class AB amps have very smooth highs, midrange bloom and the tonal is warm whereas the old 1080 sounded kinda cold. The new 15xx series amps are voiced very differently from the old 10xx series amps.
Which is better Rotel 15xx or Rotel 1080?
I’ve heard the Rotel 1080 a while back and while it was quite good for the price but the highs were a bit grainy when not paired with the right speakers. However, the new and current model of Rotel 15xx series class AB amps are way way better than their old 1080 or other old 10xx series amps.
Is the toroidal transformer on the Rotel RB 1080 good?
The toroidal transformer is massive (no power starving), the front mount fins does wonders for the cooling. Power cable is detachable. The trigger works well.The binding posts are pretty easy to connect to. Has no weakness, apart from weight so when ordering a shelf consider the weight.
