Kevin97225 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Hi, I just bought the Klipsch RF-7 speakers and now I'm looking to upgrade my Amp too for a better one. I'm looking at the Rotel RB-1090 and it sounded really great with the Klipsch RF-7 when I listened to it at the Audio Store. I've also have been reading many great things about the Odyssey Stratos Mono Extreme and wondering if I will get even better sound from it? I can't listen to it though since it's only buy direct from Odyssey, so I was hoping some of you could help me out with deciding which to go with??? Is the Rotel RB-1090 and the Odyssey Stratos Mono Extreme in the same class for sound and quality? I know the Odyssey is supposed to be only 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of retail since you buy direct from Odyssey so you save and get more for your money but I don't know if that is in the same class with the Rotel RB-1090 or not. "The Absoulute Sound" issue 128 (Feb/March 2001) did a review of the Rotel RB-1090 and the Odyssey but I don't know what the conclusion of the review was since they don't like you read the review without subscribing or whether the review would even be worth buying to read, since you know how reviews go sometimes! Thanks for any advice or help, Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 test test test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 The RB-1090 is overkill with any klipsch speakers but it is a good solid fricken huge 100lb beast . I run this one thru a pair of khorns in my HT rig, needless to say headroom is not an issue. lol Rotel makes some nice clean sounding SS amps , this one is no exception . Pictured here is my 5 year old son( casey ) and the RB-1090 freshly back from some under the hood modification by a tech freind of mine . Don't even ask what he did to it ? SS lingo is not my game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackBurner Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Gezz, that Rotel is a monster !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin97225 Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 I would LOVE to test it, but you cannot test the Odyssey! It can be had only direct, not in the Audio Stores. I hear great things about Odyssey though, and Klaus. I have tested the Rotel RB-1090 and it's sounds great. The soundstage was very open and real sounding. I was very impressed with it, but I still do not know how it compares to Odyssey and I would like to get the most value and quality of sound for my money. Just like every one else! Thanks! Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin97225 Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 Wow, it is BIG! Thanks for the info. I'm going to be running 4 Klipsch speakers off of the amp so that's why I'm looking at those amps. I listened to both the Rotel RB-1080 and the RB-1090 and the RB-1090 sounds better and has upgraded build in it with separate power supplies. I could hear the quality difference between the two models so I'm pretty set on the RB-1090 than that of the Rotel RB-1080. Now if I only knew how the Odyssey Stratos Mono Extreme compares to the Rotel RB-1090!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin97225 Posted December 5, 2004 Author Share Posted December 5, 2004 I got a chance to test out the Odyssey and Rotel amps and both are nice amps but I picked to keep the Rotel RB-1090, it's all around just right and adds just a touch of warmness that goes very well with the Klipsch as the Odyssey is a little more on the coolish side. I'm very impressed with the combo sound that the Rotel RB-1090 and Klipsch RF-7 speakers create, very revealing, very smooth, detailed, and quite stunning sound, BIG LIVE sound, amazing bass, HUGE soundstage, giving a real big WOW-Factor. People who hear this combo are as stunned as I am. Thanks to all here who directed me towards Rotel, letting me know how well it goes with Klipsch. Thanks again..... I'm very pleased and have no regrets at all. Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviserated Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 I read the complete review about the ROTEL, ODYSSEY, AND B&K. The Rotel was the overall winner. I recently sold my Odyssey amp because I was experiencing too much vocal sibilance (pronounced S sounds) using the amp. The Odyssey is a very revealing amp and covers up nothing. But will sound good with high quality recordings. It uses J-FETS transistors which are known to be bright sounding. I also have a B&K PT3 Pre amp and B&K ST 1400 amp which I prefer over the Odyssey. It does great with all kinds of music. Good or bad recordings. It uses MOS-FETS transistors which are known to have a warmer,less fatigue, easier on the ear sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 If you listen closely, you will hear the MOSFET Mist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgarib Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 ---------------- On 12/5/2004 8:16:22 PM Kevin97225 wrote: I got a chance to test out the Odyssey and Rotel amps and both are nice amps but I picked to keep the Rotel RB-1090, it's all around just right and adds just a touch of warmness that goes very well with the Klipsch as the Odyssey is a little more on the coolish side. I'm very impressed with the combo sound that the Rotel RB-1090 and Klipsch RF-7 speakers create, very revealing, very smooth, detailed, and quite stunning sound, BIG LIVE sound, amazing bass, HUGE soundstage, giving a real big WOW-Factor. People who hear this combo are as stunned as I am. Thanks to all here who directed me towards Rotel, letting me know how well it goes with Klipsch. Thanks again..... I'm very pleased and have no regrets at all. Kevin. ---------------- Wow! Kevin, what all do you have there? Glad you chose the Rotel. Had both the 1080 and the 1090 for a while. Running the 1080 (or was it the 1070? Can't remember) bridged as mono was a great experience too. A little bass heavy, IMO, but great sound nonetheless. Enjoy, and do continue to post about your experiences! Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Sorry for bumping an old thread guys but i thought this had some cool pictures in it. Two comments on the first picture , that amp is a beast!!! Secondly that dinosaur shirt is awesome, really need to get me one of those. And in the second picture... thats a lot of rf-7. Wonder if he is still rocking that system lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Wonder if he is still rocking that system lolHis last activity was Sept. 2005...and you're right, it's a great shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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