Rotel amp, Denon Processor. - Blu-ray Forum

elninoloco7 · 12-19-2008, 05:53 PM

I have ordered a Rotel RMB-1075 and i should get it tuesday of next week. My current set-up is, Denon 2307 (as a processor when i get the amp), RF-82, RB-51, RS-42, RC-52, and a pair of JBL 400watt RMS subs. I am running a 7.2 (or 7.1 w/e i have 2 subs). However the amp is a 5 channel amp. I was originally going to wire the center, fronts, and side rears to the rotel, and the surround back to the denon receiver. Would ya'll recommend another way in wiring it, and will i hear that much of a difference as far as having 2 speakers hooked up to the receiver and the rest to the amp? Also if i did wire 2 speakers to the receiver and the rest to the amp, would there be some sort of delay because the speakers are coming from different amps? ... Or would ya'll recommend purchasing a 2 channel amp? (i really didnt want to get another external amp unless if i would here a difference)

Johnny Vinyl · 12-19-2008, 05:59 PM

Congrats on your new ROTEL!

I think that this company offers some great products at reasonable prices and are highly undervalued in the audio world. If you want a serious bang for your audio dollar than Rotel is a great product to own.

Enjoy it my friend!

prerich · 12-19-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elninoloco7

I have ordered a Rotel RMB-1075 and i should get it tuesday of next week. My current set-up is, Denon 2307 (as a processor when i get the amp), RF-82, RB-51, RS-42, RC-52, and a pair of JBL 400watt RMS subs. I am running a 7.2 (or 7.1 w/e i have 2 subs). However the amp is a 5 channel amp. I was originally going to wire the center, fronts, and side rears to the rotel, and the surround back to the denon receiver. Would ya'll recommend another way in wiring it, and will i hear that much of a difference as far as having 2 speakers hooked up to the receiver and the rest to the amp? Also if i did wire 2 speakers to the receiver and the rest to the amp, would there be some sort of delay because the speakers are coming from different amps? ... Or would ya'll recommend purchasing a 2 channel amp? (i really didnt want to get another external amp unless if i would here a difference)

You're set

Beta Man · 12-19-2008, 06:03 PM

I drool over the Rotels at my local shop...... can't afford them right now though

They pair up with B&W, ML, and Paradigms quite nicely in my opinion.... at least what I have heard them connected to the most.... My local dealer carries totems too, but they have them connected to a higher end Denon AVR.... I like them too by the way.

red_5ive · 12-19-2008, 06:53 PM

Like prerich said you're good with this setup, and also make sure you recalibrate.

Opips2 · 12-19-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elninoloco7

I have ordered a Rotel RMB-1075 and i should get it tuesday of next week. My current set-up is, Denon 2307 (as a processor when i get the amp), RF-82, RB-51, RS-42, RC-52, and a pair of JBL 400watt RMS subs. I am running a 7.2 (or 7.1 w/e i have 2 subs). However the amp is a 5 channel amp. I was originally going to wire the center, fronts, and side rears to the rotel, and the surround back to the denon receiver. Would ya'll recommend another way in wiring it, and will i hear that much of a difference as far as having 2 speakers hooked up to the receiver and the rest to the amp? Also if i did wire 2 speakers to the receiver and the rest to the amp, would there be some sort of delay because the speakers are coming from different amps? ... Or would ya'll recommend purchasing a 2 channel amp? (i really didnt want to get another external amp unless if i would here a difference)

I planning, I'll buy Rotel amp for later. I noticed priced down from Outlaw Audio Amp.

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7125.html

red_5ive · 12-19-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Opips2

I planning, I'll buy Rotel amp for later. I noticed priced down from Outlaw Audio Amp.

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7125.html

I'd recommend looking into this one as well: Emotiva UPA-7, and don't let the price fool you. It's also free shipping on all gear until the end of the year. I have the prior version of this amp (LPA-1 x 2), and I'm very impressed with the performance, to say the least.

elninoloco7 · 12-19-2008, 09:11 PM

Wow that Emotive one has a great price on it and look very nice. How does that compare with the Rotel RMB1075? To bad i already ordered the Rotel i got it for $550 lightly used in excllent condition (i hope i didnt get ripped off). A guy in my area is selling a rotel RB980 2 ch amp for $225 (120 watts X 2). Power rating is the same as the 1075 (120 watts). If i did buy it i would use the 980 (although older rotel amp than he 1075) for the front main and then all my speakers would be powered by an external amp (120wattsX7) but im not sure if its worth the extra $225 just to give the back power, i mean the back speakers rarley get used(though i plan on watching alot of 7.1 bluray movies).

musicman1999 · 12-20-2008, 12:43 AM

The rotel is a nice amp, but running 7.1 you will want another amp for the other 2 speakers because your denon wont be able to keep up with the rotel and while i am not familiar with your speakers you should be able to tell a real difference between the rotel and the denon. then start saving for a pre-pro, a huge difference over a receiver.

bill

elninoloco7 · 12-20-2008, 02:32 AM

THe speakers are Klipsch Reference Series. Thanks for all ya'lls feedback. I will first try it out the way i have it intend to wire it at first. 5 to amp 2 to the receiver.

elninoloco7 · 12-26-2008, 09:26 AM

Still havent gotten my amp, not until this monday however i took some pics of my theater. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=1#post1439075

Intamin · 12-26-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elninoloco7

Wow that Emotive one has a great price on it and look very nice. How does that compare with the Rotel RMB1075? To bad i already ordered the Rotel i got it for $550 lightly used in excllent condition (i hope i didnt get ripped off). A guy in my area is selling a rotel RB980 2 ch amp for $225 (120 watts X 2). Power rating is the same as the 1075 (120 watts). If i did buy it i would use the 980 (although older rotel amp than he 1075) for the front main and then all my speakers would be powered by an external amp (120wattsX7) but im not sure if its worth the extra $225 just to give the back power, i mean the back speakers rarley get used(though i plan on watching alot of 7.1 bluray movies).

So you're the lucky one that nabbed it for 550 on agon. I was browsing there the other day and saw that amp, but then saw it was sold already

Grats though!

elninoloco7 · 12-30-2008, 07:09 PM

Finally got my amp hooked up. I re-calibrated my receiver, and put it to the test. Movie wise i here no difference, only the fact that its louder. (still sounds great though)..Music wise in Pure mode (or stereo mode)...the difference can diff. be heard when playing CD's. High's Mid's and Low's are in much more detail, and of course louder. Was it worth the $550 i paid? I think it was. I am very happy with it.

BB3333 · 12-30-2008, 07:42 PM

We have the same AMP denon 2307, and also planning to buy a Rotel amp particularly 1075, I only have 5.1 . So you are saying almost no progpress on watching movies esp Blu's but noticably difference (far) on audio playing especially whrn in Direct mode? BTW, nice looking amps. Thanks.

Regards,

BB

Intamin · 12-30-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elninoloco7

Finally got my amp hooked up. I re-calibrated my receiver, and put it to the test. Movie wise i here no difference, only the fact that its louder. (still sounds great though)..Music wise in Pure mode (or stereo mode)...the difference can diff. be heard when playing CD's. High's Mid's and Low's are in much more detail, and of course louder. Was it worth the $550 i paid? I think it was. I am very happy with it.

Looking good, and I'm thankful for your short review, because that's one less amp for me to look into buying

With my hca-1000a I was able to notice an improvement on both movies and music, so I want the same for my 5 channel amp when I get one. Glad you enjoy it though!

Blu_Ray_Fan · 12-30-2008, 08:43 PM

Very nice looking set-up. Kind of a dissappointment that you heard no difference in movie's. Like mentioned above I'm looking into the EMOTIVA amps. Was considering the Rotel, but have heard ONLY good things EMOTIVA.

elninoloco7 · 12-30-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_Fan

Very nice looking set-up. Kind of a dissappointment that you heard no difference in movie's. Like mentioned above I'm looking into the EMOTIVA amps. Was considering the Rotel, but have heard ONLY good things EMOTIVA.

I only tested one movie, im going to test othe movies see if i hear a difference, hopefully i do because alot of ppl with this amp said they have. I tested Batman Begins on regular DVD. Im going to test Hellboy 2 7.1 DTS HD Master, Iron Man in DOlby TruHD and U-571 HD DVD in DTS.

elninoloco7 · 12-30-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BB3333

We have the same AMP denon 2307, and also planning to buy a Rotel amp particularly 1075, I only have 5.1 . So you are saying almost no progpress on watching movies esp Blu's but noticably difference (far) on audio playing especially whrn in Direct mode? BTW, nice looking amps. Thanks.

Regards,

BB

Ima put bluray in and in audio i put Pure mode on it (the display turns off in his mode) and audio is a huge improvment. I guess it might depend on the speakers as well. But from i hear Klisch Reference series are power hungry.

Intamin · 12-30-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elninoloco7

Ima put bluray in and in audio i put Pure mode on it (the display turns off in his mode) and audio is a huge improvment. I guess it might depend on the speakers as well. But from i hear Klisch Reference series are power hungry.

Actually, the Reference series is very efficient. I'm sure they enjoy more power like most speakers do, but they don't require much to drive them.

elninoloco7 · 12-30-2008, 11:26 PM

Poped i Hellboy II (DTS HD Master Audio 7.1) and wow, there is in fact a difference, its much powerful, and seems that my theater room is bigger than it is. I kept on connecting the speakers to my Denon and Rotel amp, and i could here a difference. Surround sound seems much detail in them as well. I guess i should of tested with a series of tsts b4 saying anything about the amp, my fault.

12-19-2008, 05:53 PM	#1
elninoloco7 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:3	Rotel amp, Denon Processor. I have ordered a Rotel RMB-1075 and i should get it tuesday of next week. My current set-up is, Denon 2307 (as a processor when i get the amp), RF-82, RB-51, RS-42, RC-52, and a pair of JBL 400watt RMS subs. I am running a 7.2 (or 7.1 w/e i have 2 subs). However the amp is a 5 channel amp. I was originally going to wire the center, fronts, and side rears to the rotel, and the surround back to the denon receiver. Would ya'll recommend another way in wiring it, and will i hear that much of a difference as far as having 2 speakers hooked up to the receiver and the rest to the amp? Also if i did wire 2 speakers to the receiver and the rest to the amp, would there be some sort of delay because the speakers are coming from different amps? ... Or would ya'll recommend purchasing a 2 channel amp? (i really didnt want to get another external amp unless if i would here a difference)

12-19-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
elninoloco7 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:3	Wow that Emotive one has a great price on it and look very nice. How does that compare with the Rotel RMB1075? To bad i already ordered the Rotel i got it for $550 lightly used in excllent condition (i hope i didnt get ripped off). A guy in my area is selling a rotel RB980 2 ch amp for $225 (120 watts X 2). Power rating is the same as the 1075 (120 watts). If i did buy it i would use the 980 (although older rotel amp than he 1075) for the front main and then all my speakers would be powered by an external amp (120wattsX7) but im not sure if its worth the extra $225 just to give the back power, i mean the back speakers rarley get used(though i plan on watching alot of 7.1 bluray movies). Last edited by elninoloco7; 12-19-2008 at 09:27 PM.

12-26-2008, 09:26 AM	#11
elninoloco7 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:3	Still havent gotten my amp, not until this monday however i took some pics of my theater. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=1#post1439075 Last edited by elninoloco7; 12-26-2008 at 09:30 AM.

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12-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Congrats on your new ROTEL! I think that this company offers some great products at reasonable prices and are highly undervalued in the audio world. If you want a serious bang for your audio dollar than Rotel is a great product to own. Enjoy it my friend!

12-19-2008, 06:03 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I drool over the Rotels at my local shop...... can't afford them right now though They pair up with B&W, ML, and Paradigms quite nicely in my opinion.... at least what I have heard them connected to the most.... My local dealer carries totems too, but they have them connected to a higher end Denon AVR.... I like them too by the way.

12-19-2008, 06:53 PM	#5
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:364 Blu-ray collection:996 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Like prerich said you're good with this setup, and also make sure you recalibrate.

12-20-2008, 12:43 AM	#9
musicman1999 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	The rotel is a nice amp, but running 7.1 you will want another amp for the other 2 speakers because your denon wont be able to keep up with the rotel and while i am not familiar with your speakers you should be able to tell a real difference between the rotel and the denon. then start saving for a pre-pro, a huge difference over a receiver. bill

12-20-2008, 02:32 AM	#10
elninoloco7 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:3	THe speakers are Klipsch Reference Series. Thanks for all ya'lls feedback. I will first try it out the way i have it intend to wire it at first. 5 to amp 2 to the receiver.

12-30-2008, 07:09 PM	#13
elninoloco7 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:3	Finally got my amp hooked up. I re-calibrated my receiver, and put it to the test. Movie wise i here no difference, only the fact that its louder. (still sounds great though)..Music wise in Pure mode (or stereo mode)...the difference can diff. be heard when playing CD's. High's Mid's and Low's are in much more detail, and of course louder. Was it worth the $550 i paid? I think it was. I am very happy with it.

12-30-2008, 07:42 PM	#14
BB3333 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:74	We have the same AMP denon 2307, and also planning to buy a Rotel amp particularly 1075, I only have 5.1 . So you are saying almost no progpress on watching movies esp Blu's but noticably difference (far) on audio playing especially whrn in Direct mode? BTW, nice looking amps. Thanks. Regards, BB

12-30-2008, 08:43 PM	#16
Blu_Ray_Fan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	Very nice looking set-up. Kind of a dissappointment that you heard no difference in movie's. Like mentioned above I'm looking into the EMOTIVA amps. Was considering the Rotel, but have heard ONLY good things EMOTIVA.

12-30-2008, 11:26 PM	#20
elninoloco7 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:3	Poped i Hellboy II (DTS HD Master Audio 7.1) and wow, there is in fact a difference, its much powerful, and seems that my theater room is bigger than it is. I kept on connecting the speakers to my Denon and Rotel amp, and i could here a difference. Surround sound seems much detail in them as well. I guess i should of tested with a series of tsts b4 saying anything about the amp, my fault.

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