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Rick
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Ever heard of or any opinions on this amp. Emotiva
Looks like 7 monoblocks on one chassis.
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That's basically what it is, Doug. You can find a LOT of information about it on the av123 Forum in the "electronics" section. I've heard nothing but good things about it, except that it weighs a TON!
One of the cool things about it is that all the amps are modules. Should a problem arise with one of them, only the problem module need be serviced or replaced.
Craigsub, who posts here, there, and everywhere ![](/boards/images/icons/wink.gif) has two of the monsters (see photo on this page), and seems very happy with them.
Jack
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I had no luck finding a Rotel dealer that would budge one penny off MSRP. MSRP for the 1080 is $999
You might want to call all of them first and see if any has a floor model they’d part with at a discount. You will still get the same five year warrantee, starting the moment it leaves the store.
I bought their last one, which was a floor model two months old with minimal use. They knocked off a whopping $50, but you may have better luck than I.
might as well ponie up and wip out that CC Tom. you know you want to.........haha
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Just came home with RB-1080!!! Dealer called and said it was there (had to be special ordered) and went to pick it up. Swaped for no extra cost with my recently purchased Rb-1070. Just hooked it up.... at the first ten minutes I don't notice any difference in quality with 1070, just a kind of "better overall feeling for the sound". Actually I was not expecting any huge difference. Also plays louder and "fuller" even for lower volume level. It is definitely bigger, heavier, and this one has THX logo in front. I will keep you posted!!!
Axiom M60s, QS4s, VP100 Onkyo TX-SR804 Oppo 970HD
Rotel RB-1080/RCD-1072 REL Q150E sub, PS 3
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The Emotiva looks very interesting. I emailed AV123 and got info that they are considering letting you buy the blocks as you need them. 2,3,4 etc. Might be a neat way to upgrade. CragSub does praise it int the AV123 forum.
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bug: noticed that you post that you have a Denon 3805. That's a pretty good HT reciver and I have been looking at it. Don't you like it or are you just looking to upgrade?
Your comments would be appreciated.
The Rat.
The Rat.
M80s, VP-150, QS8s,
SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO,
Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880
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if i was looking for a reciever, that's the one that would be on the top if my list.
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Rat,
I love the features of the 3805. I also invested in the Denon mike for auto set-up. And, it drives the 60's with no problem. Right now listening to K Loggins CD. -22.5 on the dial and 80-85 on the meter. Listening in direct mode - awesome range. I bought it refurbed on Ubid for 699 plus shipping. It has great features for video upconversion to component.
I am intrigued by the separatists and want to try an amp to see if there is truly a difference in sound quality. Also want to try bi-amping which gets high marks in several review columns. If there is a difference, I would probably recommend the 2805 with approximately the same features and an amp. But, I getting ahead. I think its worth the freight to try something like this at home.
I have 80's on the way and will be able to try both speakers. (Reminds me I need to get some banana plugs today so I'll have easy switch over for test.)
If I was going to buy another receiver only, it would be Denon 3805. Great features for the price.
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Should anyone be interested in the Emotiva, Audioholics has just done a review of the Amplifier.
Emotiva MPS-1 Seven Channel Power Amplifier Review
Jack
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