UFObuster Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Spent some time pondering what to replace my Rotel RSP-1068 with. Various other audio sites were not tripping over themselves over the Rotel 1570. So, I took a hard look at the AV7005. Snap decision...bought it. Allowed me to take advantage of the Oppo BD-93 and room correction. This Audyssey correction of the 7005 cannot be over-hyped. The complete multi-tasking of the processor is so far ahead of my old 1068. I use original RF-7 front, RC-7 center, RF-5 surround, and an old RC-35 center back. The 7005's room correction took all of the "bite" out of the RF-7 (uncorreccted crossover vs new model) vs the Rotel which in retrospect was bright. It sounds like I traded speakers!!! Maybe the Rotel 1570 with room correction might be as good. The price diff is obvious. Sound stage, separation, detail, all excellent. I still use my Rotel amps. An RB1080 exclusively for the RF-7 and an RMB 1075 for all the rest. I'm using Oppos's analog out puts for CD and it's just outstanding....sitting here with Dave Brubeck on. Marantz = A+ Wish I'd moved sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechnut Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Glad to here you enjoy the Audyssey on the Marantz. I've been on the fence because I really want to get a receiver with Audyssey's newest software, but Marantz isn't running it yet. Glad you are so happy with it. Love the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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