markmaple Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Here is my situation. I am currently running 6.1 and don't really plan to go 7.1 in the future. I was using a Denon AVR-2803. About a month ago, I bought a Rotel RMB-1075 (5x120W) amplifier and used the 2803 as my pre-amp. Yesterday, I ordered a Rotel RSP-1068 pre/pro. That leaves without power for my rear center. I don't really consider the rear center channel to be all that important. My questions are: 1. How important is it to match the brand of the amp for the rear center amp to the other 5? 2. How important is it to match the power of the amp for the rear center amp to the other 5? 3. Any suggestions for an inexpensive amp for my rear center. 4. Should I keep my eyes open for maybe the Rotel (2x200) to drive the front left and right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I like the idea of a Rotel 200w x2 amp for the mains. You would be able to run them full range if you want to do so. There is very little information going to the surrounds, so the 1075 would have most of its power supply available for the center channel. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I agree with Bill, the 1080 for the mains and the 1075 for the center and surrounds. Plus, since you are running 6.1 and will have an extra channel available you can try bi-amping the center and see how that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Got to agree with Bill as well. Can't think of a better option for your set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fish Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 It's unanimous.That sounds like a great set up to me.I had the 3802/03/05,the 1068 is gonna take you to a new level in hi fidelity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmaple Posted April 4, 2004 Author Share Posted April 4, 2004 Is there any problem with having more power to the mains (if I went 200WPC) than the rest of the channels (my current 120WPC)? Is it just a matter of balancing the speakers using a SPL? Also, I bi-amp the center speaker using the extra channel, how is the connection made between the pre/pro and the amp? A "Y" adapter for the interconnect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 ---------------- On 4/4/2004 7:32:04 AM markmaple wrote: Also, I bi-amp the center speaker using the extra channel, how is the connection made between the pre/pro and the amp? A "Y" adapter for the interconnect? ---------------- They also make a connector that has one male RCA and two females. I've seen the Monster brand but I'm sure there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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