rockbobmel Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I have a Rotel RSP-985 that is in the shop. I'm thinking about getting something newer. The Rotel RSP-1068 looks like it has what I am looking for in my price range. Any other suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I like the NAD unit, they put alot more into performance than frilly features that you wont use. The dual dedicated subwoofer outputs are awesome. 2-channel sound and operation are also stellar. It has all the latest formats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I have the RSP-1066 and have been very happy with it. When the 1068 came out I looked to see if upgrading was worth while. I concluded it was not (not that the 1068 was bad at all - I just didn't see that much difference from the 1066). I did find the 1098 to be very, very nice. If that's in your price range, give it serious consideration. If not, the 1068 (and the NAD) are both very good units and I'd say both favor performance over bells and whistles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 ---------------- On 7/2/2005 6:38:34 AM Frzninvt wrote: I like the NAD unit, they put alot more into performance than frilly features that you wont use. The dual dedicated subwoofer outputs are awesome. 2-channel sound and operation are also stellar. It has all the latest formats. ---------------- There is one near by for $1,150. refurbished. I think I may see if I can take it home to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 Any pros and cons for either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxas guy Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 ---------------- On 7/2/2005 7:45:09 AM Darren wrote: I have the RSP-1066 and have been very happy with it. When the 1068 came out I looked to see if upgrading was worth while. I concluded it was not (not that the 1068 was bad at all - I just didn't see that much difference from the 1066). I did find the 1098 to be very, very nice. If that's in your price range, give it serious consideration. If not, the 1068 (and the NAD) are both very good units and I'd say both favor performance over bells and whistles. ---------------- I'll second what Darren says. I have the 1066 as well and couldn't be happier. Don't think you could go wrong with either choice though. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Rockb, make sure the NAD T163 has the 2.0 operating system/firmware with PLIIx and the Enhanced Stereo options it will make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Belgium Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 The only thing that is not quite so good on the NAD is the noise of the preamp self. Due the sensitive horns of klipschspeakers you can hear the sis of the preamp realy good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Oh really, well I don't hear any hiss and I think the speakers I have are really efficient. See below. In fact it is dead quiet even between musical passages when cranked up. Where did you hear this story or do you actually own one? If you do it is probably an early production model. They had some trouble with the ribbon cable connectors oxidizing the pins and it was corrected in later production models. If you have an older unit, remove the cable and clean the pins with a pencil eraser and treat with Caig's DeOxit5 and it will correct the noise issue to some extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Belgium Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I own one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I like NAD they do put alot of their quality into the sound. Did anyone know they are North American owned now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 ---------------- On 7/2/2005 11:53:36 PM mike Belgium wrote: I own one! ---------------- Thanks mike, but could you please not be so long winded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyroponic Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I like NAD as well but switched to Rotel because I was having the same problems Mike was describing. These posts may give you more information, I finally determined that the preamp did contribute a lot to the extra noise I was hearing: http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=64089&sessionID={4C01DDF8-CBA8-4F53-9811-A6CCFCCDEB31} http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=63951&sessionID={4C01DDF8-CBA8-4F53-9811-A6CCFCCDEB31} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 yeah go nad rotel is not what they used to be, but having had both in house the nad just seems more musical and is a flawless performer,whereas the rotel seemed to have new interesting problems every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 I put Rotel up against almost everything in its price and a few pre/pro/avrs up to$ 2500,it won hands down in 2ch and ease to use for me.BUT,everyone has their own taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 I know Rotel's customer service is stellar, and right here in Mass. How is the NAD? What if I get a bad one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 I got my RSP-985 back, and I am sticking with it for now. The only thing with the newer Rotel stuff is 7.1 and the composite vidio in and out. My processor will delay with video/audio sync when watching broadcast HDTV in 5.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 The only thing that is not quite so good on the NAD is the noise of the preamp self. Due the sensitive horns of klipschspeakers you can hear the sis of the preamp realy good. That suprises me also.[] I never had the T163, but I did have the s170i for a short time and it was dead quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I totally agree my T-163 is silent and look at the speakers that I am using! The early ones did have an issue with a certain type of ribbon cable they were using oxidizing on the pin connectors causing them to detiorate and that may have caused the noise. Mine is fabulous! Does everyhing one could ask, excels at two-channel and has two independent subwoofer outputs - yeah baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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