Phredd47 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Reckon I'm in the correct department. I'm looking for more power for my RF-83's. I'm currently using a Rotel RB-1070, rated @ 130wpc. As I posted earlier I'm looking for a few more db's without having to worry about clipping my amp. I like to be in the 100-110db range. Price wise it's a no-brainer, the XTI-2000 for $699. I got lucky and found a local guitar center that carries the amp/brand. Online I found it for $579, but thought it would be nice to give the business locally. The RB-1092 is $2499. Much more than I'd really like to spend, but it would match my Rotel pre-amp and CD player. XTI rated 475/800wpc, 8/4ohms respectively. Rotel rated 500/1000wpc, 8/4ohms respectively. The individual I spoke with at the Guitar Center said that with the RF-83 being rated 250wpc RMS with a peak at 1000watts, that I should go with something that is at or near 500wpc@8ohms. Suppose it's what side of the fence one wants to be on, but the Rotel received awesome kudos, with the Crown so-so. Plus a comment made by a Klipsch member, "SWL" made me reconsider leaning towards Crown. His quote: Reckon I'm in the correct department. I'm looking for more power for my RF-83's. I'm currently using a Rotel RB-1070, rated @ 130wpc. As I posted earlier I'm looking for a few more db's without having to worry about clipping my amp. I like to be in the 100-110db range. Price wise it's a no-brainer, the XTI-2000 for $699. I got lucky and found a local guitar center that carries the amp/brand. Online I found it for $579, but thought it would be nice to give the business locally. The RB-1092 is $2499. Much more than I'd really like to spend, but it would match my Rotel pre-amp and CD player. XTI rated 475/800wpc, 8/4ohms respectively. Rotel rated 500/1000wpc, 8/4ohms respectively. The individual I spoke with at the Guitar Center said that with the RF-83 being rated 250wpc RMS with a peak at 1000watts, that I should go with something that is at or near 500wpc@8ohms. Suppose it's what side of the fence one wants to be on, but the Rotel received awesome kudos, with the Crown so-so. Plus a comment made by a Klipsch member, "SWL" made me reconsider leaning towards Crown. His quote: Reckon I'm in the correct department. I'm looking for more power for my RF-83's. I'm currently using a Rotel RB-1070, rated @ 130wpc. As I posted earlier I'm looking for a few more db's without having to worry about clipping my amp. I like to be in the 100-110db range. Price wise it's a no-brainer, the XTI-2000 for $699. I got lucky and found a local guitar center that carries the amp/brand. Online I found it for $579, but thought it would be nice to give the business locally. The RB-1092 is $2499. Much more than I'd really like to spend, but it would match my Rotel pre-amp and CD player. XTI rated 475/800wpc, 8/4ohms respectively. Rotel rated 500/1000wpc, 8/4ohms respectively. The individual I spoke with at the Guitar Center said that with the RF-83 being rated 250wpc RMS with a peak at 1000watts, that I should go with something that is at or near 500wpc@8ohms. Suppose it's what side of the fence one wants to be on, but the Rotel received awesome kudos, with the Crown so-so. Plus a comment made by a Klipsch member, "SWL" made me reconsider leaning towards Crown. His quote: "........Atta Boy. I use Crown XTI 2000's with RF-7's in a bi-amp configuration and absolutely love them. On the other hand.....The XTI's powering the 7's in a normal two-channel setup doesn't do anything for me unfortunately." Didn't know how to do that quote box. I searched the archives but didn't find anything, but does anyone have the RB-1092? Maybe the older RB-1090 hooked up to a pair of Klipsch? One last question. Why such a price disparity with the prices? Is it because supposed audiophiles supposedly have money and musician's are poorer? Just seems odd. Thank You, Fred I searched the archives but didn't find anything, but does anyone have the RB-1092? Maybe the older RB-1090 hooked up to a pair of Klipsch? One last question. Why such a price disparity with the prices? Is it because supposed audiophiles supposedly have money and musician's are poorer? Just seems odd. Thank You, Fred I searched the archives but didn't find anything, but does anyone have the RB-1092? Maybe the older RB-1090 hooked up to a pair of Klipsch? One last question. Why such a price disparity with the prices? Is it because supposed audiophiles supposedly have money and musician's are poorer? Just seems odd. Oh, and I'm a poor one. Thank You, Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Money can buy happiness or make you miserable. I'd definitely take a listen to the amps before you buy. There's some that think the Crown is not the best choice for home listening. I'd let your ears make that decision for you. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'd definitely take a listen to the amps before you buy. There's some that think the Crown is not the best choice for home listening I would agree with that statement also. However, like I said with my Crown's bi-amped using an active crossover.....I'm very satisfied with the results. I believe that these type of amps lend themselves to the type of music that I mostly listen to (Hard Rock). If I mostly listened to smooth jazz, classical music etc.........I would definitely use a cleaner, quieter amp. This is purely based on my experience and my own two ears. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I've got some Crowns also (K2's) and think they sound great. Others have borrowed them and not liked them as much as I do. Not my fault he's got defective ears.... [A] [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Aren't your RF-83s already outputting 100dB with 1 watt of input? And around 124dB with around 130 watts? [8-|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have a Crown XTI2000, it works for me. I use when listing to just plain stereo. You probably could get by with an XTI1000 and never notice the difference. I have yet to get the fan to come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 The XTIs will deliver a lot of power reliably. I own two XTI1000s and my fans have never cut on either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phredd47 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thank you for the input. Doubt my ears are golden, []. I decided to agree with SWL and go with a 'cleaner, quieter' amp. Seeing how the Rotel matches what I already have the decision process just became much easier after some sleep. [] You're just too funny with this comment Coytee. "Not my fault he's got defective ears.... " Think I'd agree. [] Yes wuzzer, I pretty much stay around 100-105 db. Have spl set at 100db, occasionally it'll max, put it at 110 setting, think about 115db or so was about my max. My little 130wpc, with volume being no greater than barely 11 o'clock seemed as though it was straining. [] 124db and I think I'd be looking for new speakers. Ya'll have a wonderful day, Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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