MojoX Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have bought the RF-7s again and want to give them an adequate amp. I once had the gread sweet sounding Creek Destiny amp with them but now I want to try something different with more power. As I read that Rotel works well with Klipsch I thought that the RB-1080s together with my Yamaha RX-2600 would be a good idea. I don't have the possiblility to listen to the combination but I would by the RB.1080 used and sell it again if I don't like it. So it would be nice if you could give me an idea about the sound the Rotel delivers with the RF-7. Thanks! Mojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I used to like the sound of Rotels. I still do, but I reckon you would be better off with a Creek amp than a 1080 with RF7's. Also I have several friends who own Rotels, and they have had varying reliability problems, including hum and stuff like that. Rotel is very good with their warranty work, but I don't think these amps should have such problems in the first place. Try something different. What about a nice refurbished tube amplifier for a simlar price to the Rotel? Or even a new one if you can afford it. Just avoid some of the really cheap Chinese tube things sold over ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 You could get a little gutsy and try a relatively inexpensive tube amp like something from Antique Sound Lab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I can't speak to the Rotels, but I'm driving my RF-7s with a QSC PLX-2402 and the QSC positively rocks. I've seen a few on eBay recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoX Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks for your answers. I think I am not old enough for a tube so I want something with good sound and llots of power and bass... The Rotel RB-1090 is interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I used to like the sound of Rotels. I still do, but I reckon you would be better off with a Creek amp than a 1080 with RF7's. Also I have several friends who own Rotels, and they have had varying reliability problems, including hum and stuff like that. Rotel is very good with their warranty work, but I don't think these amps should have such problems in the first place. Try something different. What about a nice refurbished tube amplifier for a simlar price to the Rotel? Or even a new one if you can afford it. Just avoid some of the really cheap Chinese tube things sold over ebay. I agree with Edwin. I am inferring your Yamaha is an HT component. With a Rotel power amp you will have plenty of power but preamp will be the new weak link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I drive my RF-7's with Crown XTI-2000's. They drive the mids and lows very well..........it's the highs that aren't cutting it. [:^)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I can't speak to the Rotels, but I'm driving my RF-7s with a QSC PLX-2402 and the QSC positively rocks. I've seen a few on eBay recently. Agree. I ran a Rotel 1080 with a nice Classe preamp with my modded RF-7s for awhile (back in the day). Then, I ditched the 1080 for a QSC PLX 1202. Much smoother on the top end, with nearly as tight bass. I would look at QSC. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Ok, i'll give QSC some love too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaneJames Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have owned the Rotel 1080 for about 2 years. I have the matching Rotel preamp. I am pushing some big JBL speakers. What I listen to most are SACD (Super Audio CDs) from my Marantz SACD player. What I enjoy most is the effortless manner in which the Rotel "Flows" music to the speakers. It is a warm, accurate and broad sound. With SACD you can point to where the instruments are playing from. I have had a number of different amps over the years, I am most satisfied with the Rotel, and would buy it again. Sound is a personal thing, so you may be looking for something different from your music. I want to experience it as cleanly and completely as possible. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I have a Rotel RB-991 which is the model before the 1080. I use if with my Epic CF3's. I think it mates quite well with these speakers and gives them as much power as they need. Mine has been trouble free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 With SACD you can point to where the instruments are playing from. No offense, but you should be able to do this no matter what the source, including FM and MP3's. If not, there is a problem somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Another vote for the QSC PLX2's and RF-7 combo. Smooth on the top end and plenty of power to get those woofers dancin. Much smoother than the Crowns that I've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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